SNAPkids Adapted Aquatics - Palo Alto
SNAPkids
Palo Alto, California - Santa Clara County
Source checked
Jun 8, 2026
San Jose
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Map and directions
Based on the public address we found.
Palo Alto Family YMCA, 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
SNAPkids offers adapted aquatics for children with special needs ages 1 to 18 at the Palo Alto Family YMCA and other Bay Area pool locations, with assessments, volunteer support, and scholarships available.
SNAPkids, the Special Needs Aquatic Program, is a nonprofit adapted aquatics program serving Bay Area children with special needs through accessible swim and water-play sessions.
Quick facts
- Website
- https://snapkids.org/
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://snapkids.org/
- Phone
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- info@snapkids.org
- Ages
- Children with special needs ages 1 to 18 who are medically stable and safe for participation
- Season
- Year-round by pool and class schedule
- Cost
- SNAPkids asks families to check current fees with the program and notes scholarships are available so financial need is not a barrier.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
SNAPkids also lists Berkeley and Albany locations. Families should confirm which pool has current openings and avoid assuming a standard commercial swim-lesson format.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Adapted aquatics program
Adapted aquatics for children with special needs ages 1 to 18, with assessment, volunteer support, Palo Alto and East Bay pool locations, and scholarships available.
- Ages
- Children with special needs ages 1 to 18 who are medically stable and safe for participation
- Season
- Year-round by pool and class schedule
- Schedule
- Class schedules vary by pool location and quarter. Confirm Palo Alto Family YMCA availability, assessment steps, volunteer support, and fees directly with SNAPkids.
- Cost
- SNAPkids asks families to check current fees with the program and notes scholarships are available so financial need is not a barrier.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 8, 2026
- Why this is listed
- SNAPkids' own website describes the Special Needs Aquatic Program as a nonprofit adapted aquatics program for swimmers ages 1 to 18 with varied special needs, including assessments, volunteer support, scholarships, and a Palo Alto Family YMCA class site along with East Bay locations.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Adapted aquatics program
SNAPkids' own website describes the Special Needs Aquatic Program as a nonprofit adapted aquatics program for swimmers ages 1 to 18 with varied special needs, including assessments, volunteer support, scholarships, and a Palo Alto Family YMCA class site along with East Bay locations.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The provider describes adapted aquatics for children with special needs ages 1 to 18, assessments, tailored support, volunteer helpers, scholarships, and the Palo Alto Family YMCA location.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about swimmer assessment, medical stability requirements, volunteer support, pool location options, class schedule, fees, and scholarship availability.
What we checked
What we found: SNAPkids' own website describes the Special Needs Aquatic Program as a nonprofit adapted aquatics program for swimmers ages 1 to 18 with varied special needs, including assessments, volunteer support, scholarships, and a Palo Alto Family YMCA class site along with East Bay locations.
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.
- Provider websiteSNAPkids
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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Common questions
Is SNAPkids Adapted Aquatics - Palo Alto 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 SNAPkids?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.
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