Adaptive Programs

Adaptive Programs

The Y promotes and provides access to healthy lifestyles for all children and adults, including those with disabilities. Through positive recreational experiences, we emphasize each person’s abilities and individuality to help participants build social skills. Children in our adaptive programs will work toward a healthy mind, body, and spirit.

Adaptive Aquatic Therapy Pool Access

Ventura
10/1/24 - 9/25/25
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At the Y, we strive to offer inclusive programming for individuals with special needs and diverse abilities. This open swim program allows those with special needs to have the opportunity to swim in our warm-water therapy pool. This program provides access to the pool during specific times of the day, this is not an instructional program.

Water Safety & Swim Test Requirements

Youth members, 11 and younger, who want to swim independently while at the YMCA without an adult in the pool, will be required to pass a swim test. Once the swim test is passed, they will be given a bracelet indicating that they have passed.  This bracelet should be brought to the Y and worn every time the youth swims.

The following are the requirements for the swim test:

  • Swim, head down for 25 yards. Must come up and take a breath and continue swimming without standing up.
  • Tread water for 60 seconds
  • Jump in from the side of the pool, doing a jump push turn, and grab to return back to the wall.

If a child declines a swim test and/or does not pass the swim test, an adult must be in the water within arms’ reach of the child at all times. Each adult can be responsible for up to two non-swimmers. The YMCA reserves the right to require an adult to be present in the water, even if a child has passed the swim test.

The YMCA may, at its discretion, implement a reservation policy for this open swim program.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/01/24 - 12/05/24
Tu,Th - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Register  
01/07/25 - 06/12/25
Tu,Th - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Registration
will open on
01/07/2025
08/12/25 - 09/25/25
Tu,Th - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Registration
will open on
08/12/2025

Diverse Abilities Private Swim Lessons - 1 Person: 30 min (Ages 2-17)

Ventura
10/1/24 - 5/31/25
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This is a set of (3) 30-minute private swim lessons for your child or teen with one of the Y’s swim instructors. This is a program for swim learners 2-17 years of age with special needs and/or chronic health conditions.

The three lessons provide an introduction to the Y’s adaptive swim program. It’s an opportunity for the instructor to get to know your learner, begin some instruction, and provide tips for helping your learner practice new skills. The instructor will also be able to make recommendations for additional Y lessons moving forward (swim skill level; parent assistance needed; private vs group setting), making it a great place to start!

Aquatic Department approval is required to register in this program. If you are interested in registering, please complete the application below and email to [email protected].

Upon approval, each participant will receive (3) 30-minute private swim lesson credits that will be available to schedule online.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
9/30/23 12/31/24 Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)

Gymnastics (Ages 5-12) - Fall

Ventura
10/22/24 - 12/3/24
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Join the fun of Adaptive Gymnastics! This program introduces your child to the basic skills of gymnastics. These will include coordination, balance, tumbling, strength, flexibility and body awareness activities with equipment that includes balance beams, tumbling mats and more. To the best of our ability, instruction and activities are adapted to meet each participant’s skill level and learning style. Participants have fun and gain self-confidence as they try new things and improve their skills alongside new friends.

*Parent participation may be required at the discretion of the instructor. Safety is a priority, and parents are expected to provide 1 on 1 assistance for their child when needed.  Instructor ratio is 3:1 or lower depending upon enrollment.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Open Registration 7/31/24 12/21/24 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 120.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/22/24 - 12/03/24
*No class 10/29 - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
6 / 8 Available Register  

Gymnastics (Ages 5-12) - Winter

Ventura
1/7/25 - 2/11/25
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At the Y, we strive to be inclusive and to provide programs for all kids. Our Adaptive Programs provide opportunities for fun, socialization, and physical activity for youth with special needs.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Member Priority Registration 11/23/24 11/26/24 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00-
Open Registration 11/27/24 3/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 120.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/07/25 - 02/11/25
Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/23/24

Parent/Child Swim Lessons for Diverse Abilities (Ages 4-15) - Winter

Santa Barbara
1/12/25 - 3/23/25
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For youth with special needs, we have created Adaptive Swim Lessons. In small groups, swimmers are taught the fundamentals of swimming, while focusing on water safety. Classes are structured to help create a safe and fun environment.

A parent is required to be in the water with their child and will lead their child through the activities with support from the instructor. This class format offers many benefits such parent/child interaction and the activities can be tailored to the level of the student.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/23/24 3/30/25 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 126.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
01/12/25 - 02/02/25
Su - 12:20 pm - 12:50 pm
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/23/24
02/09/25 - 03/02/25
Su - 12:20 pm - 12:50 pm
6 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/23/24
03/09/25 - 03/23/25
3 weeks - Su - 12:20 pm - 12:50 pm
6 / 6 Available $45 - $63 Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/23/24

School Age Swim Lessons (Ages 5-12) - Fall

Ventura
10/25/24 - 12/7/24
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For youth with special needs, we have created Swim Lessons for Diverse Abilities. These lessons are set during a quieter time of day at the pool to help reduce distractions and overstimulation. In small groups, swimmers are taught the fundamentals of swimming, while focusing on water safety. Classes are structured to help create a safe and fun environment.

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in Stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.

In Stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing go practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

Parents are permitted to be in the water with the instructor’s support in this class. To better serve your child, the instructor may ask a parent to enter the water to support the learning process.

This class is held in the therapy pool.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Open Registration 7/24/24 12/9/24 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 120.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/25/24 - 12/06/24
*No class 11/1 or 11/29 - Fr - 3:35 pm - 4:20 pm
- $50 - $100 Waiting List  
10/26/24 - 12/07/24
*No class 11/2 - Sa - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
- Waiting List  
10/26/24 - 12/07/24
*No class 11/2 - Sa - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
- Waiting List  
10/26/24 - 12/07/24
*No class 11/2 - Sa - 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
- Waiting List  

School Age Swim Lessons (Ages 5-12) - Winter

Ventura
1/11/25 - 4/5/25
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For youth with special needs, we have created Swim Lessons for Diverse Abilities. These lessons are set during a quieter time of day at the pool to help reduce distractions and overstimulation. In small groups, swimmers are taught the fundamentals of swimming, while focusing on water safety. Classes are structured to help create a safe and fun environment.

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in Stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.

In Stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing go practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

Parents are permitted to be in the water with the instructor’s support in this class. To better serve your child, the instructor may ask a parent to enter the water to support the learning process.

This class is held in the therapy pool.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Member Priority Registration 11/23/24 11/26/24 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00-
Open Registration 11/27/24 4/5/25 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 120.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/11/25 - 02/15/25
Sa - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/23/24
01/11/25 - 02/15/25
Sa - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/23/24
01/11/25 - 02/15/25
Sa - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/23/24
02/22/25 - 04/05/25
*No class 3/29 - Sa - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/23/24
02/22/25 - 04/05/25
*No class 3/29 - Sa - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/23/24
02/22/25 - 04/05/25
*No class 3/29 - Sa - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
4 / 4 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/23/24

Swim Lessons Parent/Child for Diverse Abilities (Ages 4-15) - Fall

Santa Barbara
11/3/24 - 12/22/24
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For youth with special needs, we have created Adaptive Swim Lessons. In small groups, swimmers are taught the fundamentals of swimming, while focusing on water safety. Classes are structured to help create a safe and fun environment.

A parent is required to be in the water with their child and will lead their child through the activities with support from the instructor. This class format offers many benefits such parent/child interaction and the activities can be tailored to the level of the student.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/20/24 12/22/24 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 84.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
11/03/24 - 11/24/24
Su - 12:20 pm - 12:50 pm
2 / 6 Available Register  
12/08/24 - 12/22/24
3 weeks - Su - 12:20 pm - 12:50 pm
3 / 6 Available $45 - $63 Register  

Wheelchair Basketball

Ventura
11/17/24 - 3/9/25
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Come out and join a fun group of youth and adult wheelchair basketball players for semi-structured practice & scrimmage time one Sunday a month. No experience with wheelchair sports is required, and this can be a great introduction with the assistance of experienced YMCA Coaches!

This drop-in program takes place at the YMCA Outdoor Sportscourt. Sign-ups are required for each day. All abilities ages 6 yrs and up are welcome. Parents of players under 18 are required to stay for the entire class and may be asked to assist.

Participants should bring their own wheelchair, but a loaner may be provided if needed and available.

*Please note: Even those who do not require a wheelchair for their mobility can benefit from playing this exciting version of basketball!

Please email [email protected] with any questions.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
9/18/24 12/1/24 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 5.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/17/24
Su - 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Register  
Closes
11/16/2024
12/01/24
Su - 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Register  
Closes
11/30/2024
01/12/25
Su - 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Register  
Closes
01/11/2025
02/09/25
Su - 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Register  
Closes
02/08/2025
03/09/25
Su - 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Register  
Closes
03/08/2025