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Program Listing

25-Special Private Lessons for Special People
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 3 and up

This one-one-one 30 minute aquatic program, taught by our Y Swim Instructors is ideal for special needs children. Lessons are adapted to each child's specific needs and limitations. For more information or to schedule lessons, call Len Wurtzel, Associate Aquatics Director, (732) 741-2504 ext. 23

26-Jump Right In for Youngsters (Ages: 3-6 w/Parent)
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 3 - 6

This aquatics class is designed for little splashers with special needs and their parent / caretaker. Children will have the opportunity to explore the water as a therapeutic medium for strengthening weal muscles, normalizing muscle tone, providing senory input, stretching tight muscles, motor planning and body in space awareness, and more. A doctor's note starting that your child is able to participate in an aquatic class is required before entering the water in the first class.

27- "Look, I'm Swimming" (Ages: 6-10 w/Parent)
Red Bank Family Health & Fitness Center
Ages 6 - 10

This class helps special needs children progress at their own rate in a social atmosphere. Independent swimming with or without a float of some kind is the long-term goal. Comfort with their bodies in the water while working on imprtant terapeutic components is the promary short-term goal. Parents / caregivers are required to assist in water during class. A doctor's note stating that you child is able to participate in an aquatic class is required before entering the water in the first class.