Adapted Programming | Edwardsville YMCA

Interaction

Social / Recreational Programs For Youth & Adults With Disabilities

The YMCA is proud to sponsor this exciting program for youth and adults with disabilities. This program is designed to offer the opportunity to interact in a social and recreational environment for middle school youth to older adults. After each event, the group gathers together for late night refreshments and great conversation!

The program usually meets either the first or second Friday of the month, from 6:30 – 8:30pm. All programs are held at the Niebur (Esic) Center unless otherwise noted.

Friday, March 3rd | 6:30 – 8:30pm | Niebur Center

We will play some games, enjoy IMOS pizza, snacks and hang out with our friends!

Some of the programs offered each year include Swimming Night, Movie Night, Arts-n-Crafts, Around the World Night, Cooking, Holiday Events and More!

Please contact the YMCA to receive more information, a specific schedule of events, or to be added to the program mailing list.

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Adapted Tennis

Mitch & Friends

In 2023, Mitch & Friends Adapted Tennis at the Y will be on the 2nd Tuesday Of The Month! We will introduce the basic skills of tennis & all the game can offer.

All Volunteers Welcome To Play Or Assist!

Jan. 12th, Feb. 9th, Mar. 9th, Ap. 13th, Sept. 14th, Oct. 12th, Nov. 9th & Dec. 14th
(Summer Event During Edwardsville Futures Tourney!)

Adaptive Dance & Exercise

Adaptive Dance Exercise

Have fun while you get moving and grooving to music during this class designed for those with special needs. Everyone is welcome!

3rd Monday Of The Month
11:30am – 12:30pm • Niebur Center
FREE For Everyone!

Shine Time

We invite autistic children aged 6 to 10 and their parents to join us the 4th Tuesday of every month as we explore interactive art activities, play with musical instruments and follow simple movement to music. Number of participants is limited. Register online to secure a spot in class.

4th Tuesday Of The Month
5:00 – 6:00pm • Meyer Center
FREE For Everyone!

Adaptive Sports

The YMCA is proud to sponsor this exciting program for youth and adults with disabilities. This program is designed to offer the opportunity to interact in a social and recreational environment for middle school youth to older adults. Every third Friday of the month we will focus on a different sport or activity! This month we will be starting with pickleball! This program will meet at Meyer in the skate center.

3rd Friday Of The Month
5:00 – 6:00pm • Meyer Center
FREE For Everyone!

Special Needs Swimming

Special Needs Swimming With Caregiver (Ages 3+)

This class is designed to create a safe environment for learning water safety, along with the basic swimming fundamentals for people with special needs. The caregiver needs to accompany the child in the water.

Ages 3 – 6
Saturday • 9:00 – 9:35am • Niebur Center Pool 2
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Ages 7+
Saturday • 9:50 – 10:25am • Niebur Center Pool2
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Special Needs Gymnastics

ADAPTIVE OPEN GYM (AGES 5 - 15)

This Open Gym is designed for students that need extra supervision and a small student to coach ratio while playing in our big gym. Please contact Tammy our Gymnastics Director for more info at tpocuca@edwymca.com. (45 min; 5:1 ratio).

Ages 5-15: February 20th • 10:00 – 10:50am
Ages 7-12: April 3rd • 3:00 – 3:50pm
Ages 4-6: April 3rd • 4:00 – 4:50pm
Members $7 • Non-Members $10

Access

All Children Can Experience Sports Successfully

The YMCA is offering an opportunity for every child to be able to participate in sports! ACCESS is an inclusive sports program designed so that all children can learn to play various sports together. This unique opportunity teaches the fundamental skills of a sport in a non-competitive environment. Children are assisted by personal mentors if needed. ACCESS teaches acceptance, teamwork, and socialization all in a fun environment.

Monday • 6:00 – 7:00pm • Meyer Center
Members $30 • Non-Members $48

Not Currently Offered – Hopeful To Return In 2022!