Bellingham Adapted Aquatics
City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation
Bellingham, Washington - Whatcom County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Bellingham
1 checked detail
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1114 Potter Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Bellingham Adapted Aquatics offers one-on-one volunteer-supported swim sessions for individuals age 3 and older with special needs at Arne Hanna Aquatic Center.
City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation operates Arne Hanna Aquatic Center and Adapted Aquatics for swimmers with special needs.
Quick facts
- Phone
- 360-778-7665
- aquatics@cob.org
- Ages
- Ages 3 and older with special needs
- Season
- Seasonal sessions; Spring 2026 sessions were listed on Wednesdays and Fridays
- Cost
- The source listed $60 for six 45-minute lessons in Spring 2026; confirm current session fees.
Location contacts
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The program uses the Instructional Pool, Hydrotherapy Pool, and sometimes one lap lane by session.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Adapted Aquatics lessons
One-on-one volunteer-supported adapted aquatics sessions for participants with special needs.
- Ages
- Ages 3 and older with special needs
- Season
- Seasonal sessions; Spring 2026 sessions were listed on Wednesdays and Fridays
- Schedule
- Recent sessions were listed as six-week Wednesday or Friday lessons at Arne Hanna Aquatic Center.
- Cost
- The source listed $60 for six 45-minute lessons in Spring 2026; confirm current session fees.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Bellingham Adapted Aquatics page says the program is for individuals age 3 or older with special needs and pairs participants one-on-one with volunteers to work on swimming skills, flexibility, exercise, and fun.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Adapted Aquatics lessons
The official Bellingham Adapted Aquatics page says the program is for individuals age 3 or older with special needs and pairs participants one-on-one with volunteers to work on swimming skills, flexibility, exercise, and fun.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The city says participants work one-on-one with a volunteer to increase swimming skills, flexibility, exercise, and enjoyment in the water.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm session dates, pool access, volunteer availability, registration timing, support needs in the water, and whether the Instructional, Lap, or Hydrotherapy Pool is used.
What we checked
What we found: The official Bellingham Adapted Aquatics page says the program is for individuals age 3 or older with special needs and pairs participants one-on-one with volunteers to work on swimming skills, flexibility, exercise, and fun.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Park district websiteCity of Bellingham Adapted Aquatics
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
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 Bellingham Adapted Aquatics 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 Bellingham 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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