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Easterseals MA Adaptive Swim: Worcester
Worcester, MA, through June 28th, 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 (3:00-3:45...
Inclusive Swim Training & Competitive Swim for Children and Adults
Wellesley, MA, January – June, 2026, with Wellesley S.T.A.R.S. (Striving to Advance Recreational Services). Open to surrounding towns and communities. Wellesley S.T.A.R.S., Inc. offers comprehensive swim training and a competitive swim program for children and...
Sensory-Friendly Swim Hour: Springfield
Springfield, MA, February – June, 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...
Adaptive Swim Lessons for Those with Visual Impairments: Boston
Boston, MA, March & April 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s swim lesson program is held in partnership with the Hale Family YMCA and Simmons University. The lessons are overseen by...
Special Olympics Aquatics: Worcester
Worcester, MA, Sundays, March – June 2026, with the Seven Hill Family Support Center.A traditional competitive swim team that practices skills, achieves goals, and races for medals. Requires a commitment to weekly practices, assessment rounds,...
Adaptive Swim Lessons for Those with Visual Impairments: Quincy
Quincy, MA, March and April 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s swim lesson program is held in partnership with the Hale Family YMCA and Simmons University. The lessons are overseen by...
Inclusive Junior Piranhas Swim Team: Wakefield
Wakefield/Medford, MA, March 8th – June 7th, 2026, with Communitas of Wakefield. For swimmers ages 6 – 12 who have a desire to improve their skills and have some fun in the pool- come join...
Adaptive Swim & Open Swim in Greater Boston
Dorchester, Roxbury, West Roxbury, through September 2026, with BCYF aquatics. Designed for swimmers who may have struggled in traditional classes but thrive with extra attention and a slower pace. This program welcomes individuals with: •...
S.P.O.R.T. Program Special Olympic Swim Team: Belmont
Belmont, MA, March – May, 2026. The Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. (Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time) offers this competitive swim team for those with special needs ages 8 and older.S.P.O.R.T. offers year round programs which provides...
Adaptive Swim Lessons in Amherst
Amherst, MA, March 29 – April 26, 2026, with Amherst Recreation. For community members, ages 4 to age 18, who have not been able to benefit from group swim lessons due to physical, cognitive, or...
Adaptive Rowing in Holyoke
Holyoke, MA, April 9th – May 28th, 2026, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join the Universal Access Program for adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This...
Adaptive Sailing in Boston
Boston, MA, through April 27th – October, 2026, with Community Boating. Community Boating’s nationally recognized Universal Access Program allows individuals to take responsibility for their learning, push themselves to overcome challenges, and experience the freedom...
Adaptive Kayaking: Hopkinton
Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton, MA, May 28th, 2026. The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program is run by partner All Out Adventures. During this program, paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore...
“Skyline” Swim: Natick
Natick, MA, June 24th – July 30th, 2026, with the Skyline adaptive program at the Natick Parks and Recreation Department. Serving the Natick Community and surrounding towns with adaptive and inclusive programs for individuals with...
Inclusive Sailing Programs for Those with Disabilities
East Boston, Summer 2026 classes, June 29th – August 10th, 2026, with Piers Park Sailing. Classes accommodate youth with disabilities age 6-22 who can enroll at a discounted rate in the Harbor Explorers, Science of...
AmpSurf New England Inclusive Learn to Surf Event: Nahant
Nahant, MA, August 1st, 2026, with Amp Surf New England. AmpSurf™ is a non-profit organization established to Promote, Inspire, Educate and Rehabilitate (PIER™) adaptive surfing and other outdoor activities outdoor activities.* This Learn to Surf...