
Adaptive Aquatics and Gym Kids
What is Adaptive Aquatics and Gym Kids?
This program cannot accept volunteers at this time
Participate in gym activities with children who have special needs to help them develop their cognitive, motor, and social skills. Help the students develop autonomy by doing what they want to do, as well as expand their creativity.
How do I get involved?
Just come when you can! Program runs fall and winter.
For questions, email adaptiveaquatics@byu.edu .
Please complete this mandatory 20 minute child protection training before you begin working with the children.
Experiences
I went to go walk over to the RB for Gym Kids. I noticed one of the buses pull up to BYU, so I waited for the class to get off the bus. I welcomed the kids getting off the bus, and this one girl ran up to me and asked me to be my buddy for the day. She grabbed my hand and wouldn't let me go. I felt like a million bucks.
- Dan Walton
I remember our first gym day back from summer. We hadn't seen the kids in months, but as soon as they walked in, I was bombarded with smiles and hugs. That’s the reason we come and serve, for the smiles and hugs!
-Palakiko Chandler
Directors
Available by email at adaptiveaquatics@byu.edu
or at the phone numbers below:
Sarah Pulham, Executive Director
(801) 857-5338
Carson Poch
(801) 664-1131
Emily Serniotti
(813) 455-6841
Ken Flinders
(805) 297-3874
Kirk McKeon
(703) 675-6626
Olivia Demars
(208) 789-4090
Preston Marion
(970) 652-8928