The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter, in conjunction with the Oneida County Youth Bureau, the City of Utica, the Utica City School District and the City of Rome offers the Sensory Swim Program for children with special needs.
Sensory Swim is a specially designed aquatic program for children with sensory processing difficulties. Sensory Swim incorporates aquatic activities that promote motor and sensory development for children with sensory processing difficulties. The program also offers socialization by interacting in group activities with other children, sing-a-longs, and instruction in swimming skills. The program serves children 3-12 years old. The children have varying diagnoses, including autism, developmental delays, pervasive developmental disorder, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and hearing or visual deficits.
Sensory Swim is facilitated by trained therapists. Each child must be accompanied in the water by a responsible adult. Siblings of the child with special needs are welcome to participate when accompanied by an additional adult.
Reservations are required.
For more information, please contact:
The Arc's Children's Services Department
Phone:
315.272.1606
Email: scrofoot@thearcolc.org