small-group classes for individuals with special needs
small-group classes for individuals with special needs
“Safety-Water Skills-Inclusion-Maximize Independence”
All instructors who teach S.W.I.M Small Group Classes are certified Swim Whisperers through Swim Angelfish, the global-leader in adapted swim.
NEW!
S.W.I.M. Explorers
Level 1
- Special Needs Only
- 30 minutes
- max ratio 1:4
- Caregiver is in the water with their child during this class.
Children with Special Needs are introduced to the aquatic environment and encouraged to enjoy themselves while learning about the water alongside their trusted caregiver.
Together, we will work on skills that will help children be more comfortable in the water through positive experiences and at a pace developmentally appropriate for your child on each day of class.
Trusted caregivers will also learn skills to practice and reinforce water readiness and water safety outside of swim class.
More details:
In this class parent/child (or trusted caregiver) pair work 1:1 with their own child in the water
- Activity 'stations' are set up around the pool for parents to work with their child and parents can change stations as needed
- Flexibility in each activity station (to meet your child's needs that day)
- Instructor travels throughout class to each pair and provides feedback, tips, and tricks
- Instructor will also work with each child individually with the goal of building trust in the child/instructor relationship
A few days before the class session starts, parents will be sent an email with some explanations of the activities and what to expect.
NEW!
S.W.I.M. Stars Level 2
Special Needs Only
Children with Special Needs who can already go under water and are comfortable swimming without flotation devices where they can touch are welcome to join this group!
We will work in a small group setting to work on learning some of the swim strokes and increasing water safety skills.
We will also work on social skills such as waiting for my turn, sharing swim toys & more!
Caregiver must remain on deck and are responsible for their child when the child is waiting for their turn on the side.
- Special Needs Only
- 35 minutes
- max ratio 1:4
S.W.I.M. Squad
Special Needs Only
This class is for individuals with special needs who can swim Freestyle and Backstroke (adapted is ok). Swim Squad helps individuals continue to build stroke and lap-swim skills, keep active, and have fun in a small group of similar peers. The ultimate goal for this group is to help individuals develop skills that will help them feel more comfortable with larger groups of similar, blended and/or typical swimmers. This class is 35 minutes in length for 6 weeks. 1:4 ratio.
- Special Needs Only
- 35 minutes
- max ratio 1:4
Returning Winter 1 Session 2021!
2018 National Award-Winning Program!
S.W.I.M. DSAV Level 1
Down Syndrome Association of the Valley members ONLY
Children who are members of DSAV, ages 4 and up, are welcome to join this group.
This is for children who do not know how to swim.
We will work on skills such as blowing bubbles, putting face in, laying on belly and back, and more.
A caregiver MUST be by the side of the pool, as children will be taking turns in the water. The caregiver will make sure their child stays safe on the outside of the pool while an instructor is working with another child.
- DSAV Members Only
- 35 minutes
- max ratio 1:4
Returning Winter 1 Session 2021!
2018 National Award-Winning Program!
S.W.I.M. DSAV Level 2
Level 2
Down Syndrome Association of the Valley members ONLY
Children who are members of DSAV who can already go under water and are comfortable swimming without flotation devices where they can touch are welcome to join this group!
We will work in a small group setting to work on learning some of the swim strokes and increasing water safety skills.
We will also work on social skills such as waiting for my turn, sharing swim toys & more!
Caregiver must remain on deck and is responsible for their child when the child is waiting for their turn on the side.
- DSAV Members Only
- 35 minutes
- max ratio 1:4
There are no wait lists for group classes.
Clients in the prior session have a 5-day Early Bird registration period before public registration begins.
Sign up for our email mailing list here to get an email reminder when public registration opens.
Fall (2021)
- Session Dates: September 12-October 21
- Returning Client Registration Opens: August 29
- New Client Registration: September 5, space permitting
Winter 1 (2021)
- Session Dates: October 31-Dec 18
- No class November 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
- Early Bird Registration for Fall Group Lesson Participants opens Sunday, October 3
- Public Registration opens Friday, October 8th
Winter 2 (2022)
- Session Dates: January 2-February 12
- Early Bird Registration for Winter 1 Group Lesson Participants opens Sunday, November 28
- Public Registration opens Friday, December 3
Spring 1 (2022)
- Session Dates: February 20-April 2
- Early Bird Registration for Winter 1 Group Lesson Participants opens Sunday, January 23
- Public Registration opens Friday, January 28
Spring 2 (2022)
- Session Dates: April 10-May 28
- No class April 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
- Early Bird Registration for Winter 1 Group Lesson Participants opens Sunday, March 13
- Public Registration opens Friday, March 18
Group Classes 411
- Group Classes are offered on a per-session basis.
- Classes are 6 or more weeks in length and there is a makeup week if instructors cancel a class during the session.
- If participants miss a class, there is no make-up
Group Classes Registration Policy
- Registration for group classes occurs online.
- First-come, first-served.
- Participants in the current group session have a 5-day early Bird Registration window that opens up on the Sunday prior to public registration. (See website for dates for each session)
Group Lesson Waitlist Policy
Please note: we are unable to keep a wait list for specific individuals for upcoming group class sessions. We will send an email to our public email list on the day registration opens to the public each session.
Sign up for our email mailing list here to get an email reminder when public registration opens.
Private Lessons with Coach Caroline / All Abilities Swim
Special Needs | Water Trauma | Anxiety
Private Lessons
30-minutes
$42 | Single Lesson Drop-In Rate
Packages
Click for School Year 2021-2022 Openings and information
Semi-Private Lessons
$30 semi-private (each participant)
semi-privates are at instructor discretion
if one student cannot make a semi-private, the individual private lesson rate will be charged (or deducted from a pre-paid package)
Accepting New Clients?
Not at this time