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What is Adaptive Aquatics and Gym Kids?

Adaptive Aquatics

Participate in gym and pool activities with children who have special needs to help them develop their cognitive, motor, and social skills. Help the students improve their autonomy by involving them in creative and enjoyable activities during their time on campus!

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How do I get involved?

BECOME A VOLUNTEER:

Volunteer Description: Volunteers will meet kids with special needs. Through recreational activities, they will connect with these kids through positive encouragement and active support. Volunteers will be swimming and performing exercise during activities.

Volunteer Commitment: Volunteers commit to 1-2 hours a week. Meets are held every Thursday and Friday from 11:00-11:50 am.

Step 1:

Email adaptiveaquatics@byu.edu to let the leaders know you're interested in participating. You may attend the activity even if you have not received a reply. (The last days to attend for Fall semester 2024 are December 5th and 6th.)

Meet the group at the RB before the activity to get directions or find them in Gym 156 or at the pool deck. (after you have completed the online training mentioned below).

Step 2:

Please complete this mandatory 25-minute Minor Protection Training before you begin working with this program.

If you have questions, contact a program director using the information in the Contact Info tab.

BECOME A LEADER

Volunteer Leader Description: There are two kinds of leadership positions: Lead Program Director and Program Director. A program only has one Lead Program Director, but multiple Program Directors. Leaders are generally responsible for overseeing recruitment, retention, and reflection with volunteers. They also coordinate service with community partners and ensure their program runs smoothly. Volunteer leaders may also share the responsibilities of volunteers as outlined in the Volunteer Description. For more information, visit our page called Be a Leader!

Volunteer Leader Commitment: In addition to volunteering, Volunteer leaders commit to a 1-hour monthly team meeting to discuss needs and make plans for the program.

Step 1:

Apply to become a leader by completing the application below:

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Program Director Application

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Contact Info

Directors

Available by email at adaptiveaquatics@byu.edu 

Chloe Stites, Lead Program Director

509-737-4188
Office Hour:

Alexis Berger

801-783-9812

Caleb Hamblin

208-461-2853

Gracie Newell

509-599-4546

John Hamilton

757-775-1588

Keely Weeks

Stefano Kennedy

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
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