Special Needs Swim, Sail, Boating Events in Massachusetts

Quincy, MA, May 4th – June 22nd, 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s swim lesson program is held in partnership with the Hale Family YMCA and Simmons University. The lessons are[...]

Duxbury, MA, with the ACCESSail Program at Duxbury Bay Marina. Sign up now for Summer 2025. This program welcomes beginners and encourages anyone new to the water or the sport to come aboard and join[...]

Boston, MA, through September 27th, 2025, with the Massachusetts’s DCR Universal Access Program. The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors of all[...]

Natick, MA, June 16th, 2025, with The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program. Join UAP’s accessible tandem cycling – run by partner All Out Adventures. Small groups work together to cycle the back roads and[...]

Harold Parker State Forest, Andover, MA, June 18th, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive canoeing, run by their partner Waypoint Adventure. Paddlers will travel in small groups to explore[...]

Holyoke, MA, Summer 2025, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Free. Join UAP for some adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program, uses specialized equipment, modifications,[...]

Holland / Sturbridge, June 19th 2025, with the Webster Water Ski Collective. The Annual Team Hoyt New England Adaptive Ski Day is hosted in partnership with Team Hoyt New England and the Aqua Riders of[...]

Westport, MA, June 25th – 27th, 2025, with Gnome Surf.  One ticket covers all 3 days. Your ticket includes daily surf instruction, beach activities, and more. Happy Camp is an epic family-centric fully inclusive surf therapy[...]

Clarksburg State Park, Clarksburg, MA, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive adaptive kayaking program, run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore[...]

Holyoke, MA, Summer 2025, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Free. Join UAP for some adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program, uses specialized equipment, modifications,[...]

Hampton, NH, June 26th, 2025. Free. Surfer sign ups start on June 5 at 11 a.m. Surfing With Smiles gives those with intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental disabilities the chance to learn to surf. Sign[...]

Boston, MA, Jue 29th, 2025, with Bay State Games. Entry Deadline: June 20th. Eligibility: A full-time resident of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. A full-time student at a recognized academic institution in[...]

Holyoke, MA, Summer 2025, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Free. Join UAP for some adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program, uses specialized equipment, modifications,[...]

Amherst, MA, July 7th – August 7th, 2025, with the Amherst Recreation Department. Join a Adaptive Swim Lessons for all abilities. Staff are trained in adaptive swim lessons and sensory awareness. Adaptive equipment is available.[...]

Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton, MA, July & August 2025 with The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner All Out Adventures. * Paddlers will travel in small[...]

Goshen, MA, July & August 205, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the[...]

Boston, MA, locations TBA in June 2025, with The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner All Out Adventures. * Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods)[...]

Holyoke, MA, Summer 2025, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Free. Join UAP for some adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program, uses specialized equipment, modifications,[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Charles River Reservation, Cambridge, MA, July 12th, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner Waypoint Adventure. * Paddlers will travel in small groups to[...]

Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton, MA, July & August 2025 with The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner All Out Adventures. * Paddlers will travel in small[...]

Goshen, MA, July & August 205, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the[...]

Lake Lashaway, East/North Brookfield, MA, July 16th, 2025, with the Webster Water Ski Collective. This event may be sold out – please check with the host. For any disability, ages 3-24 with disabilities skiing for the[...]

Holyoke, MA, Summer 2025, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Free. Join UAP for some adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program, uses specialized equipment, modifications,[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Boston, MA, July 20th, 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England. Free. This program is run in partnership with Community Boating in Boston and takes place on the Charles River near the Esplanade. * This is[...]

Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton, MA, July & August 2025 with The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner All Out Adventures. * Paddlers will travel in small[...]

Goshen, MA, July & August 205, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the[...]

Holyoke, MA, Summer 2025, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Free. Join UAP for some adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program, uses specialized equipment, modifications,[...]

Hampton, NH, July 24th, 2025. Free. Surfer sign ups on July 1st at 11 a.m. Surfing With Smiles gives those with intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental disabilities the chance to learn to surf. Sign ups[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton, MA, July & August 2025 with The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner All Out Adventures. * Paddlers will travel in small[...]

Goshen, MA, July & August 205, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the[...]

Quinsigamond State Park, Worcester, MA, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the[...]

Holyoke, MA, Summer 2025, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Free. Join UAP for some adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program, uses specialized equipment, modifications,[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton, MA, July & August 2025 with The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner All Out Adventures. * Paddlers will travel in small[...]

Goshen, MA, July & August 205, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the[...]

Quinsigamond State Park, Worcester, MA, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the[...]

Holyoke, MA, Summer 2025, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Free. Join UAP for some adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program, uses specialized equipment, modifications,[...]

Hampton, NH, August 7th, 20245 Free. Surfer sign ups on July 17 at 11 a.m. Surfing With Smiles gives those with intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental disabilities the chance to learn to surf. Sign ups[...]

Webster, MA, August 8th, 2025, with the Webster Water Ski Collective. This event may be sold out – please check with the host. For any disability, ages 3-24 with disabilities skiing for the first time. *[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Charles River Reservation, Waltham, MA, August 9th, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner Waypoint Adventure. * Paddlers will travel in small groups[...]

Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton, MA, July & August 2025 with The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner All Out Adventures. * Paddlers will travel in small[...]

Goshen, MA, July & August 205, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the[...]

Quinsigamond State Park, Worcester, MA, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the[...]

Holyoke, MA, Summer 2025, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Free. Join UAP for some adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program, uses specialized equipment, modifications,[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Boston, MA, August 16th, 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England. Free. This program is run in partnership with Community Boating in Boston and takes place on the Charles River near the Esplanade. * This is[...]

Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton, MA, July & August 2025 with The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner All Out Adventures. * Paddlers will travel in small[...]

Goshen, MA, July & August 205, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the[...]

Quinsigamond State Park, Worcester, MA, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the[...]

Holyoke, MA, Summer 2025, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Free. Join UAP for some adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program, uses specialized equipment, modifications,[...]

Holyoke, MA, Summer 2025, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Free. Join UAP for some adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program, uses specialized equipment, modifications,[...]