Disabled Children need Swim Partners in Palo Alto!

Swim and Splash With Us! Our amazing children with disabilities need swim partners!

SNAPkids - Special Needs Aquatic Program is a community-based swimming program for children with disabilities and special learning needs. By volunteering your time, attention, and skills, it means a swimmer can participate and enjoy their time in the water! Our special swimmers rely on our volunteer helpers to create fun, meaningful connections, help build their confidence, and learn swimming and water safety skills. You must be at least 15.5 years old (young adults to retirees are welcome), a strong swimmer, and have a playful nature. We provide training and guidance. Come have fun with us in the pool! : )

Our special swimmers range from 2 - 21 years old and have physical and/or developmental challenges such as cerebral palsy and autism. You will be paired with a swimmer and another volunteer to create fun activities to meet the needs of your swimmer. Training and support are provided, leadership opportunities are available. We hope that you build a special relationship with your swimmer as SNAPkids is often a highlight of the week for our swimmers and volunteers. Bring your happy self to the pool each week and feel the magic in the water!

We ask that you commit at least one hour per week, (more are encouraged) for at least one seven week sessions (fall, winter, spring). Our classes are on Saturdays in Palo Alto during the school year. As our swimmers do better with consistency and we give preference to volunteers who can commit their time on a regular basis.

It's great fun and you will help some amazing children!

See you in the water!​

Watch our video to learn more: Water Magic!