Earn a Bike
Register your child for the program! Print, complete and return the form FOUND HERE.
Entry into Community Bike Works is through Earn a Bike. Kids (ages 9-17) sign a contract and commit to a
minimum of 24 hours in Earn A Bike. In twelve, two hour sessions, kids receive instruction in bike
mechanics, bike safety, employment skills, communication skills and business concepts as they work on
their bikes and help others fix their bikes. Teaching strategies include the mechanic's handbook,
demonstrations and hands on activities. This work incentive program provides each participant the
opportunity to earn a bicycle and helmet. All programs are offered FREE for all participants 17 years
of age or younger.
Objectives
- Bring 200 youths into the Earn a Bike program in 1 year
- Have all Earn A Bike enrollees sign a contract committing to at least 24 hours of instruction in mechanics and safe riding skills and community service
- Have 70% of Earn A Bike participants, earn a bike and new helmet
- Have all youths who complete the Earn A Bike program display mastery of basic tool use and bicycle mechanics by passing practical and written evaluations
- Have all youths who complete the Earn A Bike program demonstrate safe riding skills by passing a road test
- Have all Earn A Bike participants assist peers in repairing bikes
- 309 youths were in Earn A Bike
- 84.8% of the kids who began Earn a Bike finished
We always need bikes, especially boy's 20 inch. To donate a bicycle, please call 610-434-1140.
Community Bike Works
235 North Madison Street, Allentown, PA 18102
610-434-1140
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