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Adaptive Aquatics and Gym Kids

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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 be paired with partners with special needs. Through recreational activities, they will connect with their assigned partners 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 Winter semester 2024 are April 11th and 12th.)

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.

Directors

Available by email at adaptiveaquatics@byu.edu 

Emily Detro, Lead Program Director

208-965-1025

Chloe Stites, Co-Lead Program Director

509-737-4188
Office Hour: Mondays 12:00-1:00 PM

Caleb Hamblin

208-461-2853

Keely Weeks

Stefano Kennedy