Lose The Training Wheels Camp Schedule - 2009

Our 2009 camp season is all but complete with only a few after school programs remaining.  We are busy at work setting up camps for 2010 and will post that schedule in the next 60 days. If you have a question about a camp in your area please review the 2009 schedule and contact any organizations that hosted a camp in your area to get on their contact list for 2010.  If you have other schedule questions please email them to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Camps in 2009 are as follows --

• January 16 to January 19, 2009 - Rohnert Park CA. This will be a four day camp running from Friday into Monday. Contact is Dr. Elaine McHugh at Sonoma State University, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• March 16 to March 20, 2009 - San Antonio TX. This will be an after school camp with sessions running 3:30 to 4:45 PM, 5 to 6:15 PM, and 6:30 to 7:45 PM. The host organization is Kinetic Kids. The contact person is Tracey Fontenot, P.T., telephone 210-748-5867, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• March 16 to March 20, 2009 - Overland Park KS. Contact person is David Krug, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , office phone 913-469-8500 x 4764. Camp will be held at Johnson County Community College at 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS.
• April 6 to April 10, 2009 - Fairfax VA. Contact Emily House at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• April 13 to April 17, 2009 -- Modesto CA. The camp is sponsored by the Society for Handicapped Children and Adults, to be held at the Davis High School in Modesto . Pre-registration is required. For more information please contact Carole McFarlane at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Applications can be downloaded on the website at www.societyforhandicapped.org
• April 13 – 17, 2009 – Falls Church, VA. This camp is being conducted in partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools and will be held at Longfellow Middle School in Falls Church. Contact Kevin Webb, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , for more information.
• April 20 – 24, 2009 – Herndon, VA. This camp is being conducted in partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools and will be held at Herndon Middle School in Herndon. Contact Michael Thomas, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , for more information.
• May 18 to May 22, 2009 - Muncie IN. This is our annual staff training clinic and is coupled with a small camp at Ball State University, Muncie IN. The one session camp will be from 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Contact person is Dr. Tammy Burt, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• June 1 to June 5, 2009 – Evansville, IN. Camp is hosted by Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center. Contact person is Linda Dillon, telephone 812-479-1411, email is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• June 8 to June 12, 2009 – Bloomington, IL. Camp is hosted by the Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Society and Easter Seals. Contact person is Jessica Brack, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• June 8 to June 12, 2009 – Danville IL. The Danville camp is hosted by Ambucs, and to be held at the Palmer Arena in downtown Danville. Contact person is Pete Blackmon, telephone 217-431-2424, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• June 8 to June 12, 2009 - Rohnert Park CA. This camp will be held on the campus of Sonoma State University. Contact is Dr. Elaine McHugh at Sonoma State University, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• June 8 to June 12, 2009 - Ridgeland MS. The sponsoring organization is the Ridgeland Recreation and Parks. For more information contact Christopher Chance, Director, tel 601-853-2011, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• June 8 to June 12, 2009 -- St. Louis MO. The sponsoring organization is the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis. More information will be posted when it becomes available. The contact is Jeffrey Pomranka, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• June 15 to June 19, 2009 – Pittsburgh PA. Camp is hosted by Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh. For more information call 412-420-2395 (leave message with name, phone number and address for questions).
• June 15 to June 19, 2009 - Portland OR. Contact is Ann Donaca-Sullivan, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• June 15 to June 19, 2009 – Madison WI. The Madison area camp is hosted by Madison Area Down Syndrome Society, open to all children with special needs. Contact Andrea Wipperfurth at 608-692-7653 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. The web site for the Madison Area Down Syndrome Society is www.madss.org
• June 15 to June 19, 2009 - Frankfort IL. This camp will be held at Spencer Pointe School - 1721 S. Spencer Road - New Lenox, IL 60451. Contact person is Dee Johnsten, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , phone is 815-806-4695.
• June 15 to June 19, 2009 – Marne (Grand Rapids), MI This is a unique camp conducted by Dr. Dale Ulrich as part of a research study through the Center for Motor Behavior & Pediatric Disabilities at the University of Michigan. For purposes of the study participation is restricted to children who meet the following criteria:
  - Must have diagnosis of Down Syndrome or on the Autism Spectrum
  - Must not have severe behavioral issues in a social setting
  - Must not be obese
  - Must not have restrictive medical issues such as uncontrolled seizures or a heart condition
  - Ages 9-18

  Participants will need to participate in pre-training data collection on either June 13th or June 14th at the bike camp location.
  
  The camp location will be added soon. For more information please contact Christie Jaszewski at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (734) 936-2607 or Dr. Ulrich at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 734-615-1904.

• June 20, 2009 -- Saturday -- Portland OR. Quick Start is a one-day fundraiser for children without disabilities that uses the "Lose the Training Wheels" specialized training and equipment to help kids ages 6 and up learn to ride a bicycle without training wheels. "Quick Start" participation fee is $160.
• June 22 to June 26, 2009 – Rochester Hills, MI.Camp is hosted by Band of Angels. Contact person is Liz Cocozzo, telephone 248-377-9308, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Rochester Hills camp information is available at www.bandofangels.com
• June 22 to June 26, 2009 - Wichita KS. This camp is hosted by Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC) and will be held at Ice Sports Wichita at 505 W. Maple, Wichita, Ks. 67213.  For questions or more information about this camp contact Matt Hampton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  To receive an application please contact Tracy Herrell at ILRC.  Her number is 316-942-6300 x 271.
• June 22 to June 26, 2009 – Indianapolis IN. Contact person is Connie Merkel, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The web site for the Easter Seals Crossroads is www.eastersealscrossroads.org
• June 22 to June 26, 2009 – Charlotte, NC. The camp is hosted by Autism Foundation of the Carolinas (www.autismcarolinas.org) and will be held at the Metrolina Tradeshow Expo at 7100 Statesville Rd.  For more information about this camp email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• June 22 to June 26, 2009 – Midland, MI. Camp is hosted by ARC of Midland. Contact person is Leah Hockaday and her e-mail is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Midland camp information and registration is available at www.thearcofmidland.org.
• June 29 to July 3, 2009 – Highlands Ranch (Denver), CO. Camp is hosted by Highlands Ranch Community Association. Contact person is Summer Aden. Her email address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and her telephone number is 303-471-7043. The camp will be held at their Westridge facility at 9650 S. Foothills Canyon Blvd, Highlands Ranch, Co. More information is available at www.hrcaonline.org/tr
• June 29 to July 3, 2009 -- Rochester, NY. hosted by Upstate New York Families for Effective Autism Treatment (UNYFEAT) www.unyfeat.org. For more information about the camp or to register email Gia Carroll at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or leave a message for her at 585-234-1220.
• June 29 to July 3, 2009 — Columbus OH. The camp is sponsored by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio. Contact person is Janet Callison, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone 614-638-3990. Applications available at http://dsaco.net/
• June 29 to July 3, 2009 - Milwaukee, WI. This camp is hosted by Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin and the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin, open to all children with special needs. This camp will be held at Nicolet High School. The address is 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd., Milwaukee. Contact ASSEW at (414) 427-9345 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or DSAW at (414) 327-3729 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Websites are www.assew.org and www.dsaw.org.
• June 29 to July 3, 2009 — Nashville, TN. The camp is sponsored by the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee. Contact person is Erin Kice, email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and phone 615-386-9002. The camp will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church.  The organizations website is http://dsamt.org.
• July 6 to July 10, 2009 - Racine, WI. This camp is hosted by Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin and the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin, open to all children with special needs. The camp will be held at Union Grove Elementary School. The address is 1745 Milldrum Street, Union Grove, WI. Contact ASSEW at (414) 427-9345 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or DSAW at (414) 327-3729 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Websites are www.assew.org and www.dsaw.org.
• July 6 to July 10, 2009 — Schenectady, NY with the organization STRIDE Adaptive Sports, supported in conjunction with the Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center and the Autism Society of America Albany Chapter. The camp will be held on the campus of Union College in Schenectady. The contact person is Mary Ellen Whitney, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Marietta Velvis, e-mail -- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Elaine Hickey with the autism society, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Capital District bike camp information is available at www.stride.org/sports/biking/
• July 6 to July 10, 2009 — Atlanta, GA This camp is sponsored by the Fisher Foundation and will be held at Hembree Park Recreation Center at 850 Hembree Rd, Roswell, GA 30076. The contact person for this camp is Joy Prettyman. She can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• July 6 to July 10, 2009 – Campbell River, BC.  The host organization is Shoreline Orthodontics. For more information or an application please contact Christine Helpard at 250-890-0720 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Completed applications can be mailed to Christine at 2070 McQuinn Dr., Comox, BC V9M 3Z1. 
• July 6 to July 10, 2009 - Villa Park, IL. The camp in Villa Park is sponsored by Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region. The primary contact is Laura Znajda, PT. Her e-mail address is  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and her phone number is 630-282-2037. 
• July 13 to July 17, 2009 – Peoria, IL. Camp is hosted by the Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Society and Easter Seals. Contact person is Jessica Brack, e-mail  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  
• July 13 to July 17, 2009 – Ann Arbor, MI This is the second camp that will be conducted this summer by Dr. Dale Ulrich as part of a research study through the Center for Motor Behavior & Pediatric Disabilities at the University of Michigan. For purposes of the study participation is restricted to children who meet the following criteria:
  - Must have diagnosis of Down Syndrome or on the Autism Spectrum
  - Must not have severe behavioral issues in a social setting
  - Must not be obese
  - Must not have restrictive medical issues such as uncontrolled seizures or a heart condition
  - Ages 9-18
  
  Participants will need to participate in pre-training data collection on either July 11th or July 12th at the bike camp location.
  
  The camp is being held at St. Paul Lutheran School, 495 Earhart Rd. in Ann Arbor. For more information please contact Christie Jaszewski at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 734-936-2607 or Dr. Ulrich at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 734-615-1904.
• July 13 to July 17, 2009 – Buffalo, NY.This camp is hosted by the Down Syndrome Parent Group (DSPG) of Western New York. For more information please go to www.dspgwny.org or contact Anita Ballow at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• July 13 to July 17, 2009 – Victoria, BC.  This camp is hosted by Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health. For more information please contact Susan Gmitroski at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Christine Helpard at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• July 13 to July 17, 2009 – Charlotte, NC. The camp is hosted by Autism Foundation of the Carolinas (www.autismcarolinas.org) and will be held at the Metrolina Tradeshow Expo at 7100 Statesville Rd.  For more information about this camp email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• July 20 to July 24, 2009 – Cincinnati, OH. Camp is hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati and will be held in the Harrington Center Gym at the College of Mount St. Joseph. Please contact Molly Matheis at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 513-761-5400 x 21.
• July 20 to July 24, 2009 – San Jose, CA. Camp is hosted by the VMC Foundation and Autism Project PTA and will be held at Presentation High School in San Jose. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for an application or more information.  You can also call Janet at 408-267-9949.
• July 20 to July 24, 2009 - Buffalo MN. Camp is hosted by Kids on 2 Wheels and will be held at Buffalo High School. Contact person is Dr. Susan Tarr, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The Kids on 2 Wheels website is www.kidson2wheels.org
• July 20 to July 24, 2009 – Louisville, KY. This camp is hosted by Bellarmine University. For more information please contact Beth Ennis via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Her phone number is (502) 452-8434.
• July 20 to July 24, 2009 -- Fairfax VA. The camp is sponsored by the Fairfax County Park Authority. Emily House is the contact person, e-mail  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• July 27 to July 31, 2009 – St. Paul MN. Camp is hosted by Kids on 2 Wheels and will be held at Hamline University. Contact person is Dr. Susan Tarr, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The Kids on 2 Wheels website is www.kidson2wheels.org
• July 27 to July 31, 2009 -- Marquette, MI. Marquette Alger Education Service Area (MARESA) is the host organization. The camp will be held at the Lakeview Arena in Marquette. For more information visit their website at losethetrainingwheelsmqt.org or contact Carol Haapala at (906)361-0551 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• July 27 to July 31, 2009 – Richmond, VA. This camp is hosted by Richmond Hope Foundation and will be held in the Weinstein Center at the University of Richmond. Please contact Cindy Richards at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
• August 3 to August 7, 2009 - West Hartford CT. The camp in West Hartford is sponsored by Kiwanis and the Town of West Hartford. Contact is Tom Proietti at West Hartford Kiwanis, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• August 3 to August 7, 2009 - Villa Park, IL. The camp in Villa Park is sponsored by Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region. The primary contact is Laura Znajda, PT. Her e-mail address is  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and her phone number is 630-282-2037.
  
• August 3 to August 7, 2009 – Scituate, MA. The camp is being hosted by the Town of Scituate Recreation Department and the Scituate C.O.R.S.E. Foundation (www.corsefoundation.org). Registration is currently open for residents of Scituate and will be open to anyone on May 4th.  Registration is being coordinated through Scituate Recreation. For more information contact Marynell Henry at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  More information is available on page 5 of the Scituate Recreation Brochure (http://www.town.scituate.ma.us/rec/ScituateRecsummer2009.pdf).  The cost is $150 for Scituate residents and $155 for out of town residents.  The 2 page application is in the back of the brochure.
• August 3 to August 7, 2009 – Orange County (California). The Orange County Bike Camp will be hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Orange County and United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County. For information please go to www.dsaoc.org or www.ucp-oc.org or contact DSAOC by telephone at 714-540-5794, or UCP-OC by telephone at 949-333-6428.
• August 3 to August 7, 2009 -- Dallas, TX. This camp is hosted by the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas.  It will be held at Temple Emanu-El, 8500 Hillcrest, Dallas, TX, 75225.  For more information please contact Becky Slakman at 214-267-1374 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• August 3 to August 7, 2009 -- Wausau, WI. This camp is hosted by Wausau Public Schools and will be held at Horace Mann Middle School, 3101 N 13th St. Wausau, WI 54403. The contact person is Mike Graham, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 715-261-0060 ext: 28120.
• August 10 to August 14, 2009 -- San Antonio, TX. The host organization is Kinetic Kids. The contact person is Tracey Fontenot, P.T., telephone 210-748-5867, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• August 10 to August 14, 2009 -- Toledo, OH. This camp is being hosted by The Lucas County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and Maumee Valley Civitan and will be held at The University of Toledo. The contact person is Tracey Bruno, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 419.380.5175.
• August 10 to August 14, 2009 -- Brookville, NY (Long Island). This camp is being hosted by The Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation and will be held on the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University in Brookville. The contact person is Cathy Hoffman,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  The organizations website is www.dsafonline.org.
• August 10 to August 14, 2009 -- Rockford, IL. This camp is hosted by the Therapeutic Recreation Department of the Rockford Park District. The camp will be held at the Indoor Sports Center (ISC) at 8800 E. Riverside Blvd in nearby Loves Park. The contact person is Jordan McDonald, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , telephone 815-987-1609.
• August 17 to August 21, 2009 -- Austin, TX. This new camp is hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas.  For more information please contact Jim Farrell at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• August 17 to August 21, 2009 - Arlington, VA. The camp is sponsored by the Arlington Parks & Rec Department and will be held at Barcroft Sports and Fitness at 4200 S. Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA. The contact person is Becky Suttell. Her e-mail is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• August 24 to August 28, 2009 - Windsor, ON. This camp is hosted by The Windsor-Essex Down Syndrome Parent Association-Up About Down (http://upaboutdown.org) and will be held at the Novelletto - Rosati Sports and Recreation Complex at 3939 Carmichael, Windsor , Ontario in Canada. For more information contact Julie Gaudette. Her e-mail is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• September 28 to October 2, 2009 – Burke, VA – Fairfax County Public Schools after-school program held at Lake Braddock Secondary School.
• October 19 to October 23, 2009 – Fairfax, VA – Fairfax County Public Schools after-school program held at Robinson Secondary School.
• October 26 to October 30, 2009 – Herndon, VA – Fairfax County Public Schools after-school program held at Herndon Middle School.