Each Spring, the UNDERCOVER Bicycle Helmet Program promotes helmet use and provides helmets to school age children (K-5th) in five counties.  Applications are mailed each November to area elementary schools.  

The 2009 application process is closed.  Schools that are interested in a 30-minute bicycle safety presentation may call 309-671-4821 for more information.                                 

Program Overview

Winning schools enter into a 3-year agreement with Children's Hospital.  

 Year 1 - Children's Hospital representatives visit each school to
measure students for proper helmet size.  Students receive their new helmets and are taught the correct way to wear a helmet and the importance of putting it on every time they ride their bikes, scooters, or rollerblades.  Bicycle safety presentations are conducted by Joe Russell from Russell's Cycling and Fitness.  

Years 2-3 - Schools agree to provide free bicycle helmets to incoming students and reinforce the message of bicycle and helmet safety.


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