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City of Ames Adaptive Swim Lessons

City of Ames Parks and Recreation

Ames, Iowa - Story County

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Jun 3, 2026

Area

Ames

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Map and directions

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1635 13th St, Ames, IA 50010

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Provider overview

The City of Ames offers Adaptive Swim Lessons through the Furman Aquatic Center, an accessible facility with ramps into the water and zero-depth entry.

Ames Parks and Recreation operates the Furman Aquatic Center and offers Adaptive Swim Lessons as part of its Red Cross-affiliated swim lesson program.

Quick facts

Registration
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Phone
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Ages
Swimmers who benefit from adaptive instruction; confirm age ranges
Season
Seasonal at the Furman Aquatic Center; confirm current session dates
Cost
Confirm lesson fees, registration, and current session availability through Ames Parks and Recreation.

Location contacts

Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.

1 public contact

Furman Aquatic Center

1635 13th St, Ames, IA 50010

Sessions are seasonal. Families should confirm current Adaptive Swim Lessons dates and registration with Ames Parks and Recreation.

Programs and offerings

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Program details found
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Adaptive swim lessons at Furman Aquatic Center

Adaptive swim lessons, Red Cross-affiliated instruction, accessible ramps and zero-depth entry, fees, and registration.

Ages
Swimmers who benefit from adaptive instruction; confirm age ranges
Season
Seasonal at the Furman Aquatic Center; confirm current session dates
Schedule
Check the Ames Parks and Recreation swim lesson information page for current Adaptive Swim Lessons sessions and registration at the Furman Aquatic Center.
Cost
Confirm lesson fees, registration, and current session availability through Ames Parks and Recreation.
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Listing check

Last checked
Jun 3, 2026
Why this is listed
Ames Parks and Recreation offers Adaptive Swim Lessons through the Furman Aquatic Center as part of its American Red Cross-affiliated swim lesson program, at a facility with handicap-accessible ramps into the water and zero-depth entry.
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Location contacts
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Program details we found

Adaptive swim lessons at Furman Aquatic Center

Ames Parks and Recreation offers Adaptive Swim Lessons through the Furman Aquatic Center as part of its American Red Cross-affiliated swim lesson program, at a facility with handicap-accessible ramps into the water and zero-depth entry.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The source names Adaptive Swim Lessons, an American Red Cross-affiliated lesson program, handicap-accessible ramps into the water, and zero-depth entry.

Access notes to confirm: Ask about instructor ratio, the accessible ramp and zero-depth entry, what to bring, and how lessons are adapted to a swimmer's needs.

What we checked

What we found: Ames Parks and Recreation offers Adaptive Swim Lessons through the Furman Aquatic Center as part of its American Red Cross-affiliated swim lesson program, at a facility with handicap-accessible ramps into the water and zero-depth entry.

We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.

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What to confirm

  • Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
  • Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
  • Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.

Questions to ask before you register

Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.

  • Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
  • What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
  • What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
  • For swim: is instruction one-on-one or group-based, and what water safety, changing-room, transfer, sensory, and caregiver-participation details should we confirm?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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Is City of Ames Adaptive Swim Lessons reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.

What information should families confirm with City of Ames Parks and Recreation?

Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

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