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. For more information contact Ashley Goroski or David Dunne at 978-454-7825 or youthandfamily@lowellymca.org

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?)

Adaptive Swim Lessons

This program is designed for children ages 5-15 who have social, physical, or neurological challenges. They will focus on increasing comfort in the water as well as reinforce water safety. The students will learn basic stroke technique and how to swim longer distances. They will also learn self-rescue skills. Classes are 30 minutes long for 6 weeks. If classes are full and you would like to join our waitlist please email swallace@lowellymca.org or call 978-454-7825 ext. 825.

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:
Saturdays
10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm

Fees:
Members $252