Camp Dates:
Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26, 2026

Session Times:
Session #1 : 8:30 am - 9:45 am
Session #2 : 10:05 am - 11:20 am
Session #3 : 11:40 am - 12:55 pm
Session #4 : 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Session #5 : 3:35 pm - 4:50 pm

Camp Fee:
$150 per rider

Camp Overview:
iCan Shine uses customized adapted equipment, trained professionals and volunteers. With 75 minutes of instruction over 5 days, approximately 80% of riders learn to ride a conventional bicycle independently by the end of camp.  The remaining 20% often make great progress towards that goal. 

To be eligible to enroll, riders must: be at least eight years old; have a disability; be able to walk without an assistive device such as a walker or cane; be able to side-step quickly to both sides; have a minimum inseam measurement of 20 inches from the floor; and weigh no more than 220 pounds.

Rider Requirements:
• Be at least 8 years old at start of camp
• Have a disability (this camp is also open to riders outside the Down syndrome community)
• Walk without an assistive device (e.g. walker, crutches)
• Be able to side step to both sides (to ensure bike and rider will not fall over when stopping)
• Be willing and able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet
• Be able to attend all 5 days of camp
• Have a minimum inseam of at least 20” (measured from floor to seat height while rider is wearing sneakers)
• Not exceed the weight maximum of 220 lbs (this is a strictly enforced safety and liability concern)

Registration:
Registrants must complete the iCan Bike Registration Form (coming in early Spring) in its entirety and pay the camp fee ($150) before registration can be processed. Submission of this registration and payment does NOT guarantee a spot in the iCan Bike program.

Refund Policy:

Please note, refunds are not available once your registration is confirmed unless there is a waiting list for your session. Refund requests will not be accepted after June 18, 2026, as there will be limited time to fill the spot with another rider.

Interest List:
To be added to the interest list and notified when registration opens, please email Info@downsyndromedallas.org.

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

iCan Bike relies on the assistance of over 40 community volunteers to provide emotional and physical support to camp participants each day. This is a rewarding, hand-ons volunteer experience teaching participants how to ride a two-wheel bicycle.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Volunteers must be at least 15 years old.

• Volunteers should be physically fit and able to briskly walk and/or run with their assigned rider as required.

• Ideally, volunteers will attend all 5 days of camp to ensure riders consistently have the same volunteer. However, people may still volunteer even if they cannot make all 5 days of camp.

• We require 2 volunteers per rider, which is especially important on Wednesday and Thursday of camp (days most riders start on two wheels)

• Prior experience with individuals with IDD is preferred, but not required. Ongoing training and support is provided.

• Volunteers may serve one or multiple sessions per day.

Volunteer Training:

• Volunteers will participate in an orientation and hands-on training Sunday, June 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm.

• Volunteers will also attend a 15-minute training and debriefing session each day (Monday–Friday) prior to their assigned session start time.

• Volunteers should arrive early each day, as training will begin promptly.

Volunteer Questions:
If you have any additional questions about volunteering, please contact Jennifer Ford.