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Valparaiso Family YMCA Adaptive-Leisure Recreation

Valparaiso Family YMCA

Valparaiso, Indiana - Porter County

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May 15, 2026

Area

Northwest Indiana

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Map and directions

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1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Provider overview

Valparaiso Family YMCA offers Adaptive-Leisure Recreation for ages 12 and up, with gym and pool experiences for children with special needs during the school year.

Valparaiso Family YMCA is a nonprofit YMCA branch offering aquatics, youth, adult, health, wellness, and community programs in Valparaiso.

Quick facts

Registration
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Phone
219-462-4185 ext. 247
Ages
Ages 12 and up; confirm fit, supervision, swim ability, and support needs with the YMCA
Season
School-year program; Wednesday swimming noted on the source page
Cost
Confirm current YMCA registration, membership or program fees, financial assistance, swim requirements, caregiver expectations, and any support needs with the listed staff contact.

Location contacts

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Valparaiso Family YMCA

1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383

The YMCA page lists the branch address, phone, and program contact email.

Programs and offerings

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Adaptive-Leisure Recreation

School-year adaptive leisure program for ages 12 and up, with gym and pool experiences and Wednesday swimming noted on the YMCA page.

Ages
Ages 12 and up; confirm fit, supervision, swim ability, and support needs with the YMCA
Season
School-year program; Wednesday swimming noted on the source page
Schedule
Use the YMCA program page, current schedule link, and staff contact to confirm school-year meeting dates, gym and pool times, and registration steps.
Cost
Confirm current YMCA registration, membership or program fees, financial assistance, swim requirements, caregiver expectations, and any support needs with the listed staff contact.
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Last checked
May 15, 2026
Why this is listed
The official Valparaiso Family YMCA Adaptive-Leisure Recreation page says the program is for ages 12 and up, focuses on staying active, leadership, teamwork, and socialization, provides experiences for the special needs child in the gym and pool, includes swimming on Wednesdays, is offered during the school year, and lists a staff contact.
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Program details we found

Adaptive-Leisure Recreation

The official Valparaiso Family YMCA Adaptive-Leisure Recreation page says the program is for ages 12 and up, focuses on staying active, leadership, teamwork, and socialization, provides experiences for the special needs child in the gym and pool, includes swimming on Wednesdays, is offered during the school year, and lists a staff contact.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The YMCA says the program provides experiences for the special needs child in the gym and the pool, with staying active, leadership, teamwork, and socialization as the focus.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm supervision ratio, pool access, locker room support, swim readiness, sensory and behavior support, caregiver participation, transportation, and current schedule before attending.

What we checked

What we found: The official Valparaiso Family YMCA Adaptive-Leisure Recreation page says the program is for ages 12 and up, focuses on staying active, leadership, teamwork, and socialization, provides experiences for the special needs child in the gym and pool, includes swimming on Wednesdays, is offered during the school year, and lists a staff contact.

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?
  • For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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Common questions

Is Valparaiso Family YMCA Adaptive-Leisure Recreation 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 Valparaiso Family YMCA?

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?

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