Adaptive Small Group Training
Ages: 18+
This program is great for adults with disabilities or unique needs who are looking to improve balance, coordination, and flexibility, increase strength and heart health, gain confidence, or to promote a healthier lifestyle, in a group exercise setting.
Locations: Jennersville YMCA, Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center, and West Chester Area YMCA.
Coming in February 2024!
Lego Club
Ages: 5-8
LEGO's have been at the core of creative play, exploration, and learning for decades. This program is open to children with developmental disabilities and will focus on design elements, fun play, and motor function. The program will promote inclusivity, imagination, and creativity.
Locations: Kennett Area YMCA and Upper Main Line YMCA
Coming in March 2024!
SNAPShots (Adaptive Sports)
Ages: 5-12
In a fun environment, children with disabilities will be introduced to basketball, soccer, tennis, baseball, and many other popular athletic activities. This program is a wonderful way to spark a child's interest in sports while being on a team that builds confidence and self-esteem, while improving motor skills and coordination in a low-stress environment.
Locations: Coatesville YMCA, Jennersville YMCA, Lionville Community YMCA, Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center and Upper Main Line YMCA.
Coming in March 2024!
Adaptive Dance
Ages: 5 - 9
In a fun and welcoming environment, students will develop their fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and mobility through the art of movement and dance. Students will learn the basic fundamentals, build confidence, make new friends and have a creative outlet to express themselves. This class was developed by Claire Jones, who is a certified adaptive dance teacher trained through Boston Ballet.
Location: Upper Main Line YMCA.
Coming to Jennersville YMCA & West Chester Area YMCA in January 2024!
Adaptive Gymnastics & Tumbling
Ages: 5 - 15
Our adaptive gymnastics classes provide instruction for children with developmental and/or orthopedic challenges. The class, taught by a certified special education gymnastics coach, is small in size with a small gymnast-to-coach ratio.
Location: Oscar Lasko YMCA & Childcare Center.
Coming to West Chester Area YMCA in January 2024!
Adaptive Pickleball
Ages: 18+
Adaptive Pickleball Clinics help participants learn the game and make friends at the YMCA! Open to adults with developmental disabilities, individuals ages 18 and up will love learning the game of pickleball. All equipment will be provided.
Location: YMCA Pickleball Center at Downingtown
Adaptive Swim
All Ages
A fun, non-competitive aquatics program for children and adults with developmental challenges. Swimmers will explore abilities, develop skills and find the confidence to pursue goals. Skills and techniques covered in beginner classes include water safety, swimming, floating and submerging their head under water. Skills covered in intermediate/advanced classes include water safety, swimming, floating, backstroke and treading water. Advanced swimmers will also learn breaststroke and butterfly.
Locations: Kennett Area YMCA, Upper Main Line YMCA & West Chester Area YMCA.
Coming to Coatesville YMCA, Jennersville YMCA & Lionville Community YMCA in January 2024!
Bumblebee Day Camp
Ages: 5 - 14
Bumblebee Day Camp is an adaptive camp for children with developmental delays and disabilities. With smaller ratios, this camp will promote independence, social skill development, communication play skills and self-confidence. This camp group will be included with their day camp peers whenever possible for activities including, but not limited to, opening and closing ceremonies, daily swim, arts and crafts, nature, music, sports and more! While all YMCA camps are inclusive, Bumblebee Day Camp provides an integrated opportunity for children who need additional layers of support or accommodation and who benefit from lower camper-to-counselor ratios.
Locations: Upper Main Line YMCA
Coming to Coatesville YMCA & Jennersville YMCA in June 2024!
Open Doors
Ages: 18+
A recreational, social night for adults with diverse abilities. The group participates in a variety of enriching activities both at the YMCA and through engaging field trips within the broader community. Meet friends, have fun and develop a healthy and active lifestyle - all while building confidence and self-esteem.
Location: Lionville Community YMCA & Upper Main Line YMCA
Coming to Coatesville YMCA & Jennersville YMCA in January 2024!
Respite Recreation
All Ages
Program participants will engage in enriching and intentionally curated fine and gross motor recreational activities each session! Activities will support social skill development, build confidence and self-esteem and promote pride and success through achievement while in a fun, supportive and nurturing environment. Our program is designed to provide a positive experience for children and adults with developmental and social disabilities while also providing temporary relief and respite for families and caregivers.
Location: Kennett Area YMCA
Coming to West Chester Area YMCA in January 2024!
Additional new programming will be added through the 2024 calendar year as interest and enrollment grows. Questions about Adaptive offerings can be directed to
Erin Lacotta 610-643-9622, ext. 2126
