YMCA of Kanawha Valley Special Needs Athletic Program (S.N.A.P.)
YMCA of Kanawha Valley
Charleston, West Virginia - Kanawha County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
Charleston
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100 YMCA Drive, Charleston, WV 25311
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Quick answer
YMCA of Kanawha Valley Special Needs Athletic Program (S.N.A.P.) has public information connected to inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, accommodation, or special recreation details. This listing includes multiple practical details families can review before contacting the provider. Scan the facts below, then confirm current fit directly with the provider.
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Provider overview
The YMCA of Kanawha Valley's Special Needs Athletic Program (S.N.A.P.) in Charleston offers adaptive water aerobics and exercise classes for people of all ages with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
The YMCA of Kanawha Valley operates the Charleston Family YMCA and its Special Needs Athletic Program (S.N.A.P.) for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.ymcaofkv.org/aquatics-1
- Phone
- 304-340-3527
- mcook@ymcaofkv.org
- Ages
- Ages six months and older with any intellectual or developmental disability
- Season
- Year-round, with water aerobics as an early S.N.A.P. class
- Cost
- Confirm S.N.A.P. class fees, membership, registration, and which classes are currently offered.
Location contacts
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S.N.A.P. classes and schedules change through the year. Families should confirm current class days, times, and registration.
Programs and offerings
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S.N.A.P. adaptive water aerobics and exercise classes
Special Needs Athletic Program, adaptive water aerobics, exercise classes, the plus-one policy, and registration.
- Ages
- Ages six months and older with any intellectual or developmental disability
- Season
- Year-round, with water aerobics as an early S.N.A.P. class
- Schedule
- Contact the Charleston Family YMCA for current S.N.A.P. class days, times, and registration in the indoor pool.
- Cost
- Confirm S.N.A.P. class fees, membership, registration, and which classes are currently offered.
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 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The YMCA of Kanawha Valley's Special Needs Athletic Program (S.N.A.P.) at the Charleston Family YMCA allows anyone age six months and older with any intellectual or developmental disability to take part in exercise classes and activities, starting with adaptive water aerobics in the indoor pool, with each student allowed a plus-one, and a published phone and email.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
S.N.A.P. adaptive water aerobics and exercise classes
The YMCA of Kanawha Valley's Special Needs Athletic Program (S.N.A.P.) at the Charleston Family YMCA allows anyone age six months and older with any intellectual or developmental disability to take part in exercise classes and activities, starting with adaptive water aerobics in the indoor pool, with each student allowed a plus-one, and a published phone and email.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names a Special Needs Athletic Program (S.N.A.P.), intellectual or developmental disability, adaptive water aerobics, a plus-one for each student, self-sufficiency, socialization, and staying active.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about the S.N.A.P. class schedule, the plus-one policy, pool access, instructor support, what to bring, and how to register.
What we checked
What we found: The YMCA of Kanawha Valley's Special Needs Athletic Program (S.N.A.P.) at the Charleston Family YMCA allows anyone age six months and older with any intellectual or developmental disability to take part in exercise classes and activities, starting with adaptive water aerobics in the indoor pool, with each student allowed a plus-one, and a published phone and email.
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 websiteCharleston Family YMCA — YMCA of Kanawha Valley
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?
- 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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Is YMCA of Kanawha Valley Special Needs Athletic Program (S.N.A.P.) 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 YMCA of Kanawha Valley?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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