# SNAPkids (Special Needs Aquatic Program), Downtown Berkeley YMCA

> Swim lessons · Berkeley. 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: 1+
- Price: ask the provider
- Sign-up: Waitlist
- Address: 2001 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
- Website: https://www.snapkids.org
- Email: info@snapkids.org
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/berkeley/snapkids-berkeley
- SNAPkids (Special Needs Aquatic Program)’s other locations: [Albany Aquatic Center](https://summerground.com/albany/snapkids-albany.md), [Palo Alto Family YMCA](https://summerground.com/palo-alto/snapkids-palo-alto.md)

## Adapted Swim Classes

Ages 1+

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, null
- Fall 2026: Sep 25 – Dec 13, 2026

- Financial aid or scholarships available.
- Sign up: https://sites.google.com/snapkids.org/virtual-info-for-families/home

## 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.

Details from https://www.snapkids.org, checked October 7, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.