BATESVILLE, IN — This summer’s second Kids Building Bikes Camp, conducted by Genesis: Pathways to Success and Nine13sports, took place last week (July 5-8) at Liberty Park in Batesville. A total of eight students participated in the summer camp, which was a part of the “A Summer of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, & Mathematics)” initiative.
The four-day, 12-hour crash course provided an experiential learning experience where students were taught about the history of bicycles, proper biking terminology, in-depth mechanics, geometry skills, repair, and road safety. All in doing so, students further expanded upon their soft skills, specifically critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.
“It’s hands-on learning that makes all the difference. You can google search and watch videos, but nothing compares to being able to teach the youth life-long skills like self-esteem, confidence, and teamwork,” said Matty Bennett, Director of Kids Building Bikes at Nine13sports.
After bicycles were constructed in Nine13sports’ mobile bike lab, students of Kids Building Bikes Camp concluded camp with a bike tour of downtown Batesville. Despite the continuous rain, the tour prevailed with stops along the way at Brum Woods and the Batesville Sky Project (pictured). The rain provided a great opportunity for students to apply their newfound knowledge by testing their road safety skills.
“It was a fast and furious four days, and we’re thrilled to see other successful Kids Building Bikes Camp in the books,” Bennett added.
To learn more about this summer camp or if you have any questions, please contact Clarice Patterson by emailing [email protected], calling (812) 933-1098, visiting genesisp2s.org,
or stopping by the office at 13 E. George Street, Suite B, in Batesville.
(Genesis: Pathways to Success press release)
