The Adapted Aquatics Program is designed to give students a unique opportunity to perform skills and exercises which may be difficult on land. Being in the water is a rewarding activity that has vast benefits. Many people with varying types of disabilities have benefited from the exceptional properties that water provides. We anticipate that our collaborative approach will help students reach and maintain some of their independent goals.

Where? The Amon Carter Downtown YMCA

When? Aquatics program start date has been postponed due to the closure of schools.

How Long? 6 weeks

What does your child need? No swim experience necessary to participate in this program. Your child will need only a swimsuit.

Who will be working with your child? There will be a collaboration of Adapted Physical Educators, Speech Therapists, Orthopedic Therapists, and Physical Therapists. Our hope is to have two adults for every one student. Each volunteer is CPR and First Aid certified and has had water safety training.

Other Information: The temperature of the pool is 81-83 degrees. The depth of the pool is 3.5 feet. There will be at least two lifeguards on duty. We will have a variety of equipment and floats to help support your child in the water.

Medical Day

We will be providing a day for your child to receive a free medical at Ridglea Hills. Date TBD. Each student will need to have a medical form filled out and signed by both guardian and doctor before participating. The medical form acts as a medical release, parent permission form, and a photo release.