Swim lessons · Berkeley
SNAPkids (Special Needs Aquatic Program)Downtown Berkeley YMCA
Adapted swimming, exercise and social time for children ages 1-18 with special needs, one-on-one with a volunteer, in warm-water pools.
- Ages
- Ages 1+
- Price
- Ask the provider
- Meets
- Fri & Sun
- Where
- 2001 Allston Way, Berkeley
- Sign-up
- Waitlist
Adapted Swim Classes
Fall 2026 classes in Albany and Berkeley run on Fridays (Sept 25 to Dec 4) and Sundays (Sept 27 to Dec 13); Palo Alto classes run on Saturdays (Oct 17 to Dec 5). A spring 2027 session follows. Class times and fees are given on request. Enrollment is ongoing and new families join a waiting list; a scholarship program is available.
- Fridays & Sundays,
- Fall 2026: Sep 25 – Dec 13, 2026
- Financial aid or scholarships available
Waitlist · Sign up
About SNAPkids (Special Needs Aquatic Program)
Volunteer-run nonprofit that has taught swimming to children with special needs since 1991. Each swimmer is paired with one or two volunteers in a warm-water pool. Swimmers must be medically stable.
- Since 1991
Where and how to reach them
Downtown Berkeley YMCA2001 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Details from snapkids.org, checked October 7, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with SNAPkids (Special Needs Aquatic Program) before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.
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