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Each summer for the past three years, all children and youth living in the emergency shelter have had the opportunity to join Redwood Bike Club, where they learn to safely ride a bike and follow the rules of the road.
Every child receives a new bike in the correct size, along with a helmet, lock and bell that they can take with them when they move from the shelter.
An increased awareness of the natural world and a commitment to green living are part of the Bike Club experience as the children explore local parks.
This summer, the children launched Bike Club with a celebration of the Summer Solstice. Participants reflected on the changing of the seasons, and the importance of this day to Indigenous peoples.
Children also learned to make Fry Bread, a staple in many Indigenous cuisines. After mixing their own dough, the children went to a nearby park to practice their riding skills. When they returned, they enjoyed their cooked Fry Bread with maple syrup and strawberries. As one child shared:
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