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YMCA of Kanawha Valley Special Needs Athletic Program (S.N.A.P.)

YMCA of Kanawha Valley

Charleston, West Virginia - Kanawha County

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Jun 3, 2026

Area

Charleston

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100 YMCA Drive, Charleston, WV 25311

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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
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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

Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.

1 public contact

Charleston Family YMCA

100 YMCA Drive, Charleston, WV 25311

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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Program details found
Source checkedAdaptive Swim LessonsSupported by source

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.
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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.
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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.

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Source checkedSupported by sourceFound in same sectionCharleston Family YMCA — YMCA of Kanawha Valley
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.

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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

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  • 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.

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Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

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