Recreation
Welcome to UP to Us Club
A place for friendship and adventure, where inclusion thrives! UP to Us Club offers monthly, seasonal, and ongoing activities to children and teens with and without disabilities.
UP to Us Club is for children and teens, with and without a disability ages 5-21. We have art and dance classes, field trips, carnivals, family picnics, and club days.
Please view our Events Calendar to view upcoming recreation programs and events.
BIKE CAMP
iCan Bike Camp 2025 will be August 4-8 in Irvine!
Registration will be open March 3-16, 2025 for children with disabilities ages 8 and up. Registration link will disable at 5pm on Sunday, March 16.
The mission of iCan Bike Camp is to provide unique learning opportunities in recreational activities for people with disabilities. Each person’s abilities are embraced and nurtured to foster an environment where everyone can shine!
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
- Each rider attends the same 75-minute session each day of camp (M – F)
- 5 consecutive days (M – F) and 5 consecutive 75-minute sessions per day
- Each rider has 2 volunteer spotters
- Riders will ride specialized adapted bicycle designed to teach them to balance appropriately
- The first two days of camp (Monday & Tuesday), will take place in a contained rink on adapted roller bikes. Beginning on the third day (Wednesday), some riders may graduate to a two-wheeler bike and transition to riding outdoors spotted by their assigned volunteers
BENEFITS FOR RIDERS
- Increase in self-esteem
- Positive changes in family dynamics (family-based recreational opportunities)
- Peer inclusion
- Independent transportation
- Improves health and confidence
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION (Rider must meet all of below criteria):
- Minimum age – 8 years old
- Able to sidestep to both sides
- Have a disability
- Able to walk without assistive device
- Must have the desire to ride a bike
- Maximum weight 220 lbs.
- Wiling and able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet
- Minimum inseam of 20” (measure from floor while rider is wearing sneakers)
- Accompanied by parent/guardian willing and able to intervene or assist staff as requested by in addressing any prolonged disruptive or aggressive behavior
- Able to attend all 5 days of camp
- Parent/guardian able to attend mandatory 1 hour orientation on Sunday, August 3
COST
Once your enrollment is confirmed, you will be required to pay a $72 non-refundable deposit. This deposit reserves your spot and goes towards programmatic expenses. Unlimited Possibilities is committed to inclusive programming. If you are unable to pay the deposit, please email [email protected]. We will not turn anyone away due to financial hardship.
QUESTIONS?
Email [email protected]
Interested in Volunteering?
iCan Bike Camp is a rewarding experience for all! Each rider attends the same 75-minute session for each of the 5 days (M – F) and is assigned the same two volunteers who will work with the rider throughout the week. It is important for our riders to work with the same volunteers each day building a trusting relationship as they progress through the week.
Volunteer spend the whole week with the same rider to celebrate their hard work.
DETAILS & REQUIREMENT:
- No prior experience working with people with disabilities is necessary.
- Must be at least 15 years old.
- You will be assigned to a rider once you arrive at camp. We will not know the speed of each rider until they start.
Volunteer spotters will walk/jog approximately 3 miles during each 75-minute session so please keep this in mind if considering volunteering for multiple sessions. Unless you are very athletic, please do not volunteer for more than two (2) 75-minute sessions per day.
Volunteers are required to attend a 45-minute orientation on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 2:00pm at The Rinks. During this orientation, you will learn about how the iCan Bike program operates, what to expect each day in your role as a volunteer spotter and you will receive training tips on spotting your assigned rider. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and meet other volunteers in your session.
Volunteers arrive each day of camp 20 minutes prior to their session start time for a daily strategy/briefing session.
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 |
QUESTIONS?
Email [email protected]
