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ADAPTED AQUATICS

Led by students from UW-Oshkosh, this program is for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. The goal of this program is to provide persons with all levels of abilities an opportunity to learn new things or improve existing aquatic skills.

ACCOMMODATING OUR SWIMMERS

  • Adapted Aquatics is wheelchair accessible
  • During the session, swimmers will have use of the entire aquatic facility
  • The session includes playing with stimulating water toys that are appropriate for each age/ability level
  • The instructor ratio is between 1:1 - 1:3, depending on the nature of each participant's ability level

  adapted aquatics availability

The Adapted Aquatics Program is offered on a seasonal basis, but adapted private swim lessons are offered year-round! Contact us to learn more about adapted private swim lessons. 

 

Age requirements

Adapted aquatics is for children and adults. Children must be 3 or older to participate.  

Location

Adapted Aquatics is currently offered at our Downtown location. Visit our Locations page for directions to the Downtown Y

Parent/Guardian Participation

We are here to accommodate all swimmers and provide them with a fun, safe experience. There is no need to accompany your swimmer in the pool, and we invite parents to watch their swimmers splash around and have fun during the session. 

DOWNTOWN AQUATIC CENTER

Contact:

Daniel Anderson

Downtown Aquatics Director

Phone: (920) 236-3380

danielanderson@oshkoshymca.org