Kids Building Bikes Open Enrollment

Program Overview

Our Open Enrollment Kids Building Bikes program is an immersive, hands-on learning experience for youth in 4th grade and up, where students have an opportunity to earn their very own bicycle, helmet, lock, & tools. Open enrollment program participants will complete education-focused sessions on attaining mechanical competence and a greater sense of independence as well as improving problem solving skills, perseverance, & self-confidence.

Program Dates

2026 Class Offerings:

Fall Session:  October 12-16 – 10am-2pm

ALL GIRL Fall Session: October 19-23 – 10am-2pm

2027 Class Offerings:

Spring Session #1:  March 15-19 – 10am-2pm

Spring Session #2:  March 29-April 2 – 10am-2pm

**Don’t see dates that work for you? Submit an interest form anyway to join our interest list.**

Location

These programs will take place in the Building Bikes Lab located in our facility at 29th and the Canal. Facility address: 1271 W 29th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208. 

Cost & Requirements

This Open Enrollment program is aimed at getting good bikes in the hands of youth that would not otherwise have them since high-quality bicycles and equipment can be expensive. For all families, the cost of the bicycle, accessories, and instruction is mostly covered by individual donors and funding partners. Thanks to their generosity, we can offer Kids Building Bikes to families on an income-based platform. We work with families on a case-by-case basis to determine program cost. Families do not have to qualify for free and reduced lunch to attend. As our mission is to bring bicycling to youths that wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity, we seek additional financial assistance for families that do qualify. All applicants—regardless of financial status—benefit from available scholarships.

Program Participant Requirements:

  • Have prior expereince riding a bicycle
  • In 4th grade or above
  • At least 54″ (4 feet 6 inches) tall
  • Committed to attending every session

To learn more, please submit an interest form below and answer a few basic questions.  

Want to take part in one of our Open Enrollment Kids Building Bikes classes? Submit the form below and we will be in touch soon!

Questions?

Contact us at buildingbikes@nine13sports.org