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SNAPkids Adapted Aquatics Program offers adapted aquatic programs where children exercise, swim, play, make friends, and have fun. Swimmers take part in group games, songs, and activities that foster communication, social and play skills, and friendships. Each swimmer begins with in-water assessments so a program can be designed to best meet their needs, and each swimmer receives individual attention from 1–2 volunteer helpers in the water.
• Ages: 1–18 years old
• Schedule: See the Class Schedule for current class times.
• Price: Please check with us regarding class fees. SNAPkids offers a scholarship program because financial need should not be a barrier to participating.
Since 1991, SNAP has empowered children with special needs to exercise, swim, connect with others, make friends and enjoy the gifts of childhood through a community based and accessible adapted aquatics program. Programs are developed by director Dori Maxon PT, MEd, a pediatric physical therapist. SNAPkids accepts swimmers with a variety of special needs who are medically stable and safe to participate in a community based program, and many of the children in SNAP use the water as their primary source of physical activity and exercise. Classes are held in warm water pools with chair lifts available, and for the youngest children, parents may be requested to participate and play and learn together in the water.
SNAP is described as a great social outlet and creates a caring and open community for the children, families, and volunteers who participate. Volunteers work one-on-one, creating unique bonds with swimmers and developing insights and sensitivities which ultimately make communities more accepting and inclusive. The program describes water as the great equalizer, welcoming and forgiving, enabling freedom of movement with the joyfulness of play, and notes that water can help children with balance, coordination, strength, fitness, focus, communication, social skills, and confidence. SNAPkids gives children with special challenges and gifts a place for their lights to shine brightly, to be respected and included, to exercise, play and have fun.
Last updated May 11, 2026.
• Ages: 1–18 years old
• Schedule: See the Class Schedule for current class times.
• Price: Please check with us regarding class fees. SNAPkids offers a scholarship program because financial need should not be a barrier to participating.
Since 1991, SNAP has empowered children with special needs to exercise, swim, connect with others, make friends and enjoy the gifts of childhood through a community based and accessible adapted aquatics program. Programs are developed by director Dori Maxon PT, MEd, a pediatric physical therapist. SNAPkids accepts swimmers with a variety of special needs who are medically stable and safe to participate in a community based program, and many of the children in SNAP use the water as their primary source of physical activity and exercise. Classes are held in warm water pools with chair lifts available, and for the youngest children, parents may be requested to participate and play and learn together in the water.
SNAP is described as a great social outlet and creates a caring and open community for the children, families, and volunteers who participate. Volunteers work one-on-one, creating unique bonds with swimmers and developing insights and sensitivities which ultimately make communities more accepting and inclusive. The program describes water as the great equalizer, welcoming and forgiving, enabling freedom of movement with the joyfulness of play, and notes that water can help children with balance, coordination, strength, fitness, focus, communication, social skills, and confidence. SNAPkids gives children with special challenges and gifts a place for their lights to shine brightly, to be respected and included, to exercise, play and have fun.
Last updated May 11, 2026.
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