SNUGS University of Pennsylvania Special Needs Swim Lessons
SNUGS at Penn
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Philadelphia County
Source checked
May 29, 2026
Philadelphia
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Map and directions
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UPenn Pottruck Center Sheerr Pool, Philadelphia, PA
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
SNUGS at Penn provides free one-on-one swim instruction for children with special needs through University of Pennsylvania student volunteers at Pottruck Center.
SNUGS at Penn is the University of Pennsylvania student chapter of Special Needs Undergraduate Swim Lessons, a nonprofit swim-instruction model connecting university students with children who need adapted instruction.
Quick facts
- Contact page
- https://pennclubs.com/club/snugs/
- Phone
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Children with special needs; SNUGS registration guidance lists ages 3 through 18 and documentation of adapted-instruction need
- Season
- Campus chapter swim instruction, subject to semester schedules, volunteer capacity, and pool availability
- Cost
- The Penn Clubs profile describes free swim instruction; confirm current availability, waitlist, required forms, documentation, caregiver role, and campus access instructions before enrolling.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Email the Penn SNUGS chapter before visiting because sessions depend on semester scheduling and enrollment status.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Free one-on-one special needs swim lessons
Free one-on-one water safety and swim technique clinics for children with special needs through University of Pennsylvania student volunteers.
- Ages
- Children with special needs; SNUGS registration guidance lists ages 3 through 18 and documentation of adapted-instruction need
- Season
- Campus chapter swim instruction, subject to semester schedules, volunteer capacity, and pool availability
- Schedule
- Families should email the Penn chapter to confirm current semester sessions, waitlist status, pool location, and enrollment steps before attending.
- Cost
- The Penn Clubs profile describes free swim instruction; confirm current availability, waitlist, required forms, documentation, caregiver role, and campus access instructions before enrolling.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 29, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The Penn Clubs SNUGS profile identifies the University of Pennsylvania chapter, says SNUGS provides free one-on-one personalized water safety and technique clinics for children with special needs, and lists the UPenn Pottruck Center Sheerr Pool contact.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Free one-on-one special needs swim lessons
The Penn Clubs SNUGS profile identifies the University of Pennsylvania chapter, says SNUGS provides free one-on-one personalized water safety and technique clinics for children with special needs, and lists the UPenn Pottruck Center Sheerr Pool contact.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The profile describes free one-on-one personalized water safety and technique clinics for children with special needs through the University of Pennsylvania chapter.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm Pottruck Center entry instructions, pool deck accessibility, locker-room access, water temperature, student-volunteer ratio, caregiver observation rules, required release forms, medical protocols, parking or transit route, and whether the lesson format matches the child's mobility, sensory, communication, and water-safety needs.
What we checked
What we found: The Penn Clubs SNUGS profile identifies the University of Pennsylvania chapter, says SNUGS provides free one-on-one personalized water safety and technique clinics for children with special needs, and lists the UPenn Pottruck Center Sheerr Pool contact.
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 websitePenn Clubs SNUGS
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 SNUGS University of Pennsylvania Special Needs 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 SNUGS at Penn?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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