Youth Adaptive PE

Youth Adaptive PE

This program is a 7-week adaptive PE course for kids ages 4-13, broken up into two age groups. The goal of this class is to introduce kids to basic movements and skills and get their bodies moving. The Y is for all, and we want to emphasize that this program has been designed for children with disabilities. Our instructor will be working with each family to ensure that their child is supported in this program. The questions we ask during our registration process are only so our instructor can adequately plan for every child that is registered. There are no limitations or restrictions with this class. 

What participants will work on:

Movement- imitation, stationary movements, jumping, galloping, hula hooping

Obstacle Course- work on movement, foot work, balance

Soccer- work on kicking, passing, aiming for the net

Basketball- work on passing, shooting, dribbling, tossing, and catching with a partner

Dancing – following along with songs, line dances, etc.

Kickball- focusing on kicking the ball, getting to bases, running or jogging 

Stations :
-Bowling (aim for targets)
-Bean Bags (aim for targets)
-Yarn Balls (toss and catch)
-Hula Hoops Matching (finding objects across the room that match the color of their hula hoop) 
-Balloon Bouncing (how many times can you hit the balloon? How long can you keep It in the air?)

 

 

Youth Adaptive Swim Lessons

Adaptive Swim Lessons

This program is designed for children ages 5-15 who have social, physical, or neurological challenges. This program offers children with disabilities 1:1 teaching in the pool. These 30 minutes lessons are taught by instructors who are familiar with children’s unique needs. Curriculum includes survival skills (floating, rolling over, climbing in and out of the water), basic strokes and breathing as well as building core strength and endurance and overcoming fear of the water. These are private lessons specifically for kids with disabilities, these are not part of the private lessons offered in our 7 week sessions. Lessons are sold in packages of 6. 

Benefits of the Adaptive Aquatics Program:
• 1:1 instructor to student ratio = more individualized attention
• Quieter setting
• Parent informational sheet (from parents to instructors, tips to help your child)
• Patience and flexibility (we will teach with the methods and at the speed your child learns)

Schedule:
Schedule is flexible according to swimmer, instructor, and pool availability.

Fees:
Members $262 per package

 

 


Contact Information:
Kat Davis
978-454-7825 ext. 822
kdavis@lowellymca.org

 

Fall 2 Session
October 28-December 15

Winter 1 Session
January 2 – February 15
Member Reg December 9
Non-Member Reg December 16