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Midland Area Bike Camp
 
Program
Lose The Training Wheels™...and see where they go!
Lose The Training Wheels™ is more than just a bike-riding program. Some children may have difficulty learning to ride a two-wheeled bike due to a disability. Some parents may not have the ability to train their child to ride a bike. Children, for whom riding a bike is a seemingly impossible task, can master this skill in less than a week's time. Within days of learning to ride, many children exhibit independent behaviors for the first time ever. This achievement, in turn, creates a gateway of opportunity, helping them gain assurance and self-reliance in many other aspects of their lives.
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Click Here to See Photos of the 2009 Camp
Campers
Learning to ride a two wheel bicycle has many benefits, some obvious and some not so obvious including:
- Increase in self esteem & self confidence
- Inclusion
- Positive change in family dynamics
- Improved quality of life through recreation
- Independent transportation
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Campers should be between the ages of 8 and 18
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Campers should be able to walk
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They should be able to step aside quickly
and want to ride a bike.
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Therapists and other professionals will be on hand to ensure your child has the best chance of success.
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Location
The Midland Area Bike Camp will be held
June 14-18th 2010
MIdland Evangelical Free Church
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Registration
Cost: $125 per camper
If tuition creates hardship, scholarships may be available
Registration is available online
For questions people should contact Leah or Michelle at the Arc of Midland (989) 631-4439
Volunteers
The Bike Camp needs volunteers in order to be successful.
The camp needs:
- Spotters who can run and be available at camp at the same time 5 days in a row.
- Therapists or other Professionals who want to be “Spotter Support”
- “Welcome Wagon” people who help campers and volunteers navigate the camp.
- Photographer or Videographer
- Donations of snacks, beverages, and lunches for volunteers.
"Most campers have previously been unsuccessful learning to ride a bike. They need outstanding volunteers that are encouraging, trustworthy, and kind. They need you."
Click Here to learn more about being a volunteer and to learn how to register.
Donors
Donors help make the dream of riding a reality.
With a phenomenal success rate of more than 85% and more than 1,500 children reached annually, Lose The Training Wheels program is a unique opportunity to help kids achieve more than they thought possible. Lose The Training Wheels™ is more than just a bike-riding program. For many children with disabilities, it is a seemingly impossible task they can master in less than a week. Within days of learning to ride, many children exhibit independent behaviors for the first time. This achievement, in turn, creates a gateway of opportunity, helping them gain assurance and self-reliance in many other aspects of their lives.
The Midland Area Bike Camp is one of many Lose the Training Wheels™ camps nationwide. The Midland Area Bike Camp has been fortunate to be chosen to host camps in 2007 & 2009. The support from the Midland Community has been overwhelming. The Arc of Midland is excited to offer another camp in 2010! Thank you for your continued support.
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Volunteer to Work at a Loons Game - Various Dates in 2010
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Arc 5K Run, Walk, Stroll and Roll - August 28th, 2010
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Michigan Academy on Self Determination. October, 2010
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TEAM Meeting and People First Meeting Schedules updated
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New Newsletter Published June 16th, 2010
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The Arc of Midland receives donation from the Knights of Columbus
The Arc of Midland is a finalist for the Outstanding Volunteer Program Award as part of the 2010 Governor’s Service Awards.
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The 2010 Midland Area Bike Camp was a huge success
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The Arc of Midland partnered with Northeast Middle School students to obtain designs for creating this
quilt! Click on the Image to participate in the raffle
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