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Therapeutic Recreation programs are designed for individuals with documented disabilities, including but not limited to:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Down Syndrome
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Other behavioral or neurological conditions
We proudly serve both children (ages 6–21) and adults (ages 21 and older) through year-round programs, events, and recreational opportunities tailored to meet their needs and interests.
The Community Outreach Coalition is a nonprofit organization that ministers to low-income youth and children with disabilities through academics, athletics, and the arts. Childcare, preschool, before/after care, tutoring, summer camps, science programs, athletics, cooking classes, dance and step, performing arts, vocal lessons & more.
Swimming at the Y helps people thrive—in and out of the water. Swim lessons provide kids and teens with the opportunity to set goals and achieve success, learn water safety and enjoy swimming as a form of exercise. Through swimming lessons, swim teams, lap swimming and more, the YMCA of the South Hampton Roads provides a safe environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
AQUATIC PROGRAMS
- Swim Lessons
- Swim Teams
- Adaptive Swimming
- Family Open Swim
- Water Safety Programs
- Water Exercise Classes
POOL LOCATIONS
Chesapeake:
Great Bridge Family YMCA
Greenbrier Family YMCA
Taylor Bend Family YMCA
Norfolk:
Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA
Y on Granby (Outdoor pool only from May 23- August 18)
Portsmouth:
YMCA of Portsmouth
Effingham Street Family YMCA (Outdoor pool only from May 24- August 25)
Suffolk:
Suffolk Family YMCA
Virginia Beach:
Hilltop Family YMCA
Indian River Family YMCA
Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA
Princess Anne Family YMCA
Multiple programs for Hampton Roads families including fitness and athletic programs for kids and families, toddler programs, swim lessons, arts and theater programs, preschool programs, before/after school child care, summer and out of school camps, teen leadership programs and more.