iCan Bike Camp
Monday, June 1, 2026 – Friday, June 5, 2026
Columbus Academy
4300 Cherry Bottom Rd | Gahanna, OH 43230
Applications for volunteers and riders will open on Monday, March 2!
Biking is more than just exercise and transportation: it’s a social activity, rite of passage, and first taste of independence. Transforming biking into an inclusive activity is the mission of iCan Bike, a national organization that conducts bike camps for people with special needs. This unique approach has enabled thousands with a variety of disabilities to become independent bicycle riders.
Requirements for Participation (Rider must meet all criteria below):
- Minimum age – 10 years old at time of camp
- Have a disability
- Able to walk without an assistive device
- Willing and able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet (Not Provided)
- Able to sidestep to both sides
- Able to attend camp all 5 days
- Maximum weight of 220 lbs.
- Minimum inseam of 20” (measure from floor while rider is wearing sneakers)
- Every rider is required to have their own personal bicycle by Wednesday of Camp
- Accompanied by parent/guardian willing and able to intervene or assist staff as requested in addressing any prolonged disruptive or aggressive behavior
The fee for the iCanBike camp is $225, payable upon acceptance into the camp.
Volunteers Needed!
DSACO relies on the support of amazing volunteers to make iCan Bike Camp a success! Volunteers will be paired with a camper for the week and act as his/her “spotter” to provide encouragement, support, and run alongside the camper as they learn to ride independently!
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- Volunteers must be at least 14 years old by the start of camp (June 1, 2026).
- We encourage volunteers to commit to attending all 5 days of camp for at least one session. Riders bond with their assigned volunteer(s) and they rely on the same person to be there supporting them each day of camp.
- Volunteers should be able to provide physical and motivational support to their assigned camper.
Questions? Contact Lucy Maddrill at bikecamp@dsaco.net.