Monica Seles and John Starks Visit GW Cycling Smarts
Monica Seles, grand slam tennis legend Hall of Famer and former Knicks star, John Starks visited the Cycling Smarts program at George Washington Educational Campus (GWEC) and presented ICM with a check for $25,000 on behalf of The Laureaus Sport for Good Foundation.
Cycling Smart students end the semester by challenging themselves in a 2-hour Spin-A-Thon hosted by the George Washington Educational Campus. (read more)
Spring Events
June 6, 2009
Cycling Smarts 2nd semester students will participate in ICM's 5th annual Century Ride - a one-day 100-miles bike ride.
"The 100-mile Ride." Manhattan Times, June 5, 2008. Read more...
"Innovative Athletics Transform Local School." Manhattan Times, June 21, 2007. Read more...
WELCOME!
ICM Founder is NY1's "NY'er of the Week"
ICM founder and executive director Ana Reyes is NY1’s “New Yorker of the Week” for the week of 4/3/09. Ana started ICM five years ago after challenging herself in the 2000 Boston/NY AIDS Ride. “I wanted to create a similar experience for inner city teens that would challenge them physically and mentally and help them view challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.” View the clip here…
ICM STUDENTS TAKE THE LEAD
Bronx Lab School Cycling Smarts students Fernando Acosta and Marvin Morales help facilitate and plan the Youth Forum and Expo sponsored by the Baum Forum and the NYC Food and Fitness Partnership taking place April 16, 2009 at Hostos Community College.
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What We Do
I Challenge Myself (ICM) uses fitness-based challenges and service learning that allow youth in low-income communities to develop physically, academically and socially.
ICM expects that youth who successfully complete their programs:
View challenges as opportunities to learn and grow
Experience the value of goal-setting, discipline, hard work and teamwork
Incorporate fitness and healthy eating as a lifestyle
Recognize that learning extends beyond the classroom
Transfer their newly acquired skills and experiences to lead healthy, happy and productive lives
