Covey’s iCan Shine Bike Camp helps individuals with disabilities ages 8+ learn to ride a two-wheel bike. Over five days, riders build confidence, independence, focus, and freedom—with encouragement from trained staff and dedicated volunteers.
Riders Gain:
iCan Shine is an internati_newonal nonprofit organization that hosts five-day-long programs and camps for individuals with disabilities. Since 2007, iCan Shine has taught approximately 30,000 people how to ride a conventional bicycle. By collaborating with organizations around the United States and Canada, iCan Shine has a tremendous impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.
Participants of the iCan Shine Bike Camp not only learn how to ride a bike, but also learn that they can accomplish any goal they set their mind to. With the help of our wonderful volunteers, camp participants face their fears, challenge themselves, and ultimately feel empowered that they were able to try something out of their comfort zone.
The iCan Shine Bike Camp is full of participants’ smiling faces, parents’ tears of joy, and cheers from volunteers. Stephanie Burke, Covey’s Director of Community-Based Programs, recounts a particularly memorable moment with camp participant, Logan, and his mother.
After experiencing a bike accident a few years back, Logan has been too scared to try riding again. Logan referred to himself as an “indoor kid,” while his brother was more of an adventurous boy who happily rode his bike around the neighborhood with friends. This contrast between the two siblings began to drift the brothers apart, which weighed heavily on their mother’s heart. She thought that bringing Logan to iCan Shine Bike Camp would help him build enough confidence to give bike riding another chance.
By day 3, camp was a success—Logan was able to ride a bike independently! While his mother was ecstatic with his fast progress and shift in confidence, she shared that they weren’t able to afford a bike for him. Thanks to a network of connections, families, and supporters, Logan was able to pick out his very own bike by camp graduation on day 5!
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Volunteering with individuals with disabilities is deeply fulfilling, strengthening community bonds and offering fresh perspectives. Past iCan Shine Bike Camp volunteers rave about the experience, supporting riders from initial frustration to final triumph. Witnessing this incredible growth firsthand is truly rewarding, as participants gain a lifelong sense of confidence and freedom.
For more information, read our blogs, Benefits of Volunteering for College Students and Benefits of Volunteering in Retirement.
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