About this Course

Adapted Aquatics is intended for individuals with special needs to learn water safety and swimming skills as they are able. We work with our students to help them become the best swimmers they can be. Some students will develop skills necessary to join our community lesson program; others will continue in the program long-term. Each student learns in different ways and at different rates. We ask that our students, their families and aides are supportive and patient throughout the swim lesson process, and maintain open communication with their Adapted Aquatics Instructor about their personal goals, needs and concerns. On the first day of class, the instructor will meet with the student and or caregiver to discuss any medical or safety needs, any relevant aquatic history, and any goals they have for that session. Following this meeting, the adapted lesson instructor will asses the student’s abilities and begin to work with the student. Here are our expectations for our students: • Be changed and ready to swim at the scheduled lesson time. • If you need assistance (aquatic wheelchair or seated lift) to get in and out of the pool please let us know at the time of registration so we can have that equipment ready and available ahead of time. • Everyone must take a shower before entering the water. Accessible showers are available in the family changing rooms. • Students must exit the pool after their lesson time. • Students who are not potty trained or incontinent must wear a swim diaper and a diaper cover with elastic at both legs and the waist. • The safety of our instructors and our students is our top priority. Please let us know prior to registering for classes if you are questioning whether your student’s medical or behavioral needs might jeopardize the safety of your student or our instructors and whether we can accommodate your student. We will do our best to make accommodations as needed.