YMCA of Springfield SNAP Special Needs Aquatic Program
YMCA of Springfield
Springfield, Illinois - Sangamon County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
Springfield
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601 North 4th Street, Springfield, IL 62702
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Provider overview
The YMCA of Springfield's SNAP (Special Needs Aquatic Program) teaches swimming at each swimmer's own pace to individuals with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other special needs.
The YMCA of Springfield operates Downtown and Kerasotes facilities in Springfield, Illinois, with a named SNAP (Special Needs Aquatic Program) within its Diverse Abilities programming.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.springfieldymca.org/programs/snap/
- Phone
- 217-544-9846
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Individuals with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other special needs; a class for ages 2-5 with Down syndrome
- Season
- Year-round adaptive aquatics with session-based classes
- Cost
- Confirm class fees, membership, eligibility, and registration for SNAP at the Downtown or Kerasotes facility.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
SNAP runs as session-based classes at the Downtown and Kerasotes facilities. Families should confirm dates, eligibility, and registration directly.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
SNAP (Special Needs Aquatic Program)
Named special-needs swim lessons, Down syndrome class, water-safety skills, the Snapping Turtles team, fees, and registration.
- Ages
- Individuals with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other special needs; a class for ages 2-5 with Down syndrome
- Season
- Year-round adaptive aquatics with session-based classes
- Schedule
- Contact the YMCA of Springfield for current SNAP session dates, including the four-week class for ages 2-5 with Down syndrome; the Snapping Turtles team prepares athletes for Special Olympics.
- Cost
- Confirm class fees, membership, eligibility, and registration for SNAP at the Downtown or Kerasotes facility.
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 Springfield's SNAP (Special Needs Aquatic Program) page describes a specialized swim lesson program for individuals with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other special needs, including a four-week class for ages 2-5 with Down syndrome taught with the Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society, with a published Springfield, Illinois address.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
SNAP (Special Needs Aquatic Program)
The YMCA of Springfield's SNAP (Special Needs Aquatic Program) page describes a specialized swim lesson program for individuals with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other special needs, including a four-week class for ages 2-5 with Down syndrome taught with the Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society, with a published Springfield, Illinois address.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names SNAP (Special Needs Aquatic Program), Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, other special needs, a class taught with the Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society, and the Snapping Turtles team.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about the swimmer's pace, the Down syndrome class, instructor experience, water-safety goals, the path toward group lessons or Special Olympics, and how to register.
What we checked
What we found: The YMCA of Springfield's SNAP (Special Needs Aquatic Program) page describes a specialized swim lesson program for individuals with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other special needs, including a four-week class for ages 2-5 with Down syndrome taught with the Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society, with a published Springfield, Illinois address.
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 websiteSNAP (Special Needs Aquatic Program) - YMCA of Springfield
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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