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Saving Lives Swim Programs: Northshore & MetroNorth
Fall 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Through swim classes, children can acclimate to the water while building comfort and confidence, while parents can learn about the importance of supervision for drowning prevention. Swim lessons are...
Easterseals MA Adaptive Swim: Worcester
Worcester, MA, September – December, 2026, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. Accessible swim sessions the first Saturday and last Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Session 1: Ages 5-12 (2:00-2:45 p.m.) Session 2: Ages 13+ and adults...
Sensory-Sensitive Swim on Fridays: Springfield
Fall/Winter 2026, with the JCC Springfield. * Facility includes a heated, six lane pool.* Entry to the pool includes stairs, ladder, and handicap lift access.* The pool area also includes a mid-sized wading pool.* Specially designed...
Adaptive Swim Program: Somerville
Somerville, MA, October – December, 2026, hosted by Somerville Recreation and Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Allowing children with developmental disabilities to learn water safety through an inclusive and personalized approach-because we believe every child deserves...
Sensory-Friendly Swim Hour: Springfield
Springfield, MA, every Tuesday, Fall 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the Springfield JCC. An hour of pool time set aside each week forKehillah friends who might benefit from a supportive, low-sensory swim...
Aqua Buddies Inclusion Swim Program for Youth and Adults: Springfield
Springfield, MA, October – November, 2026, with CHD All In Barrier-Free Recreation. In partnership with Western New England University Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program, All In offers an Aqua Buddies program which includes a play-based therapeutic...
Adaptive Aqua Zumba in Springfield
Springfield, MA, November – December, 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the JCC of Springfield, MA. Join an adaptive, fitness pool party. Jump into an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness party that makes working out a...
Saving Lives Swim Programs: Northshore & MetroNorth
Winter 2026 & 27, with the Northeast Arc. Through swim classes, children can acclimate to the water while building comfort and confidence, while parents can learn about the importance of supervision for drowning prevention. Swim...
Special Olympics – Haverhill Stars Swimming
Haverhill, MA, January – March, 2027 (exact dates TBA) For ages 8+ with disabilities. The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport in partnership with Special Olympics and the Haverhill Stars Program, add recreational/competitive sports to their recreation...