YMCA of South Florida Special Needs Programs
YMCA of South Florida
Pembroke Pines, Florida - Broward County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Miami-Fort Lauderdale
1 checked detail
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Provider overview
YMCA of South Florida Special Needs Programs include inclusion afterschool and summer programs, Y MOST, adaptive sports, Stars Athletes, and Swim Buddies for children, teens, and adults.
YMCA of South Florida operates YMCA branches, youth development, special-needs programs, adaptive recreation, swimming, and community programs across South Florida.
Quick facts
- Registration
- https://ymcasouthflorida.org/special-needs/
- Contact page
- https://ymcasouthflorida.org/special-needs/
- Phone
- Not found in public sources checked
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- Ages
- Children, teens, and adults with special needs; Y MOST ages 4-22, Swim Buddies ages 4 and older
- Season
- Year-round special-needs programs plus summer and afterschool programming
- Cost
- Fees vary by YMCA program; families should confirm current registration, membership, and program costs.
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Programs and offerings
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Special needs, adaptive recreation, and Swim Buddies
Inclusion afterschool and summer programs, Y MOST, adaptive sports, Stars Athletes, and Swim Buddies for individuals with special needs.
- Ages
- Children, teens, and adults with special needs; Y MOST ages 4-22, Swim Buddies ages 4 and older
- Season
- Year-round special-needs programs plus summer and afterschool programming
- Schedule
- The source describes inclusion afterschool and summer programs, adaptive recreation, year-round sports, and Swim Buddies.
- Cost
- Fees vary by YMCA program; families should confirm current registration, membership, and program costs.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official YMCA of South Florida Special Needs page says the Y offers inclusion afterschool and summer programs, Y MOST for ages 4-22 with physical, developmental, sensory, and learning disabilities, adaptive recreation, Stars Athletes with Special Olympics and Pembroke Pines, and Swim Buddies for ages 4 and older.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Special needs, adaptive recreation, and Swim Buddies
The official YMCA of South Florida Special Needs page says the Y offers inclusion afterschool and summer programs, Y MOST for ages 4-22 with physical, developmental, sensory, and learning disabilities, adaptive recreation, Stars Athletes with Special Olympics and Pembroke Pines, and Swim Buddies for ages 4 and older.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The Y says individualized modifications are made to meet participant needs across physical, emotional, social, and cognitive levels.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm which YMCA site hosts the desired program, age fit, support needs, registration windows, Swim Buddy availability, therapeutic recreation specialist support, volunteer matching, and costs.
What we checked
What we found: The official YMCA of South Florida Special Needs page says the Y offers inclusion afterschool and summer programs, Y MOST for ages 4-22 with physical, developmental, sensory, and learning disabilities, adaptive recreation, Stars Athletes with Special Olympics and Pembroke Pines, and Swim Buddies for ages 4 and older.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
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- Provider websiteYMCA of South Florida Special Needs
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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Common questions
Is YMCA of South Florida Special Needs Programs 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 South Florida?
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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Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, rank, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.