Trips for Kids Marin

2022 Earn A Bike ProgramThe Earn A Bike Program resumed in person classes this year. Children participated in 10 classes (two semester cohorts). Forty-three children completed the classes, which provided hands-on lessons covering aspects of bike mechanics, bike construction and bike safety. Upon successful completion of the ten lessons from the Earn a Bike curriculum, students earned their very own bike.A new and innovative summer camp was offered. The camp program was all day with lunch and snacks provided. The day included morning classes and afternoon bike rides on the scenic trails nearby. Eleven students from throughout our community ranging in age from 8 years to 18 years participated in the Earn A Bike Summer Camp. To increase access to this program, plans for next year will include both in-person and online classes. The curriculum for this program is provided on the TFKBA website as a resource for parents and teachers.Trail Rides ProgramThe Trail Rides Program has benefitted from many enhancements this year. Our program has increased the number of school and community agency partners which has allowed many more students to participate. During the year, 1400 youth participant days, and 120 rides were provided. Among others, we have new or renewed relationships with five key partners:Yes- Nature to Neighborhoods in Richmond, CADavidson Middle School: (BACR) After-school Ride SeriesArise High School: During school enrichment program seriesPickleweed Park: San Rafael Community Drop-in style seriesArise Educational Center: San Francisco- Youth with special needs and mental health supportRegular staff meetings and professional development are critical features of Trail Rides programming.The Trail Rides Guide and curriculum have been enhanced to include activities that are anchored in Next Generation Science Standards, Social Emotional Learning Standards, and Physical Education Standards. Many of the Trail Rides are themed and activities are reflective of these standards.The curriculum is available on our website as a resource for teachers and parents. Mobile Bike ProgramThe Mobile Bike Program has expanded to five schools and now serves 100 students annually. The Mobile Program curriculum consists of ten lessons which cover the elements of basic bike maintenance and care as well as bike safety. Once students learn to ride safely, many students then participate in the TFKBA Earn A Bike and Trail Rides programs.The Mobile Program curriculum is aligned with California Safe Routes to School requirements and is available as a resource on the TFKBA website to parents and teachers.Recyclery Bike ShopLocated at 610 4th Street in San Rafael, the Recyclery Bike Shop has long provided the community of San Rafael (and beyond) with affordable pre-owned bikes. This year the revenue from sales was $575,800. We were fortunate to receive $176,011 in donated in-kind goods to refurbish and sell in the shop.Environmental sustainability and service to the community is the mission of the Recyclery.Over the years, TFKBA has developed fruitful partnerships with agencies that provide the opportunity to donate to these agencies any goods that may otherwise have been discarded as waste, thus creating a cycle conducive to the creation of a sustainable environment.Plans for next year include the implementation of a paid workforce development program Internship for deserving underserved youth from our local community.