Special Needs Swim, Sail, Boating Events in Massachusetts

Dorchester, MA, July 20th, 2021. This is an intermediate program for participants with significant paddling experience or who have paddled with Waypoint Adventure on the ocean prior to this program. * The group will be paddling[...]

Lincoln, MA, August 17th, 2021. Enjoy the fun and serenity of the water all while being part of a supportive community. Benefit from the wide array of adaptive kayaking equipment designed to meet your individual[...]

Waltham, MA, August 21st, 2021. Enjoy the fun and serenity of the water all while being part of a supportive community. Benefit from the wide array of adaptive kayaking equipment designed to meet your individual[...]

Holyoke, Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults at JERICHO, August 14th, 2021. Free. Family pool times for people with disabilities and their families in the Western Massachusetts communities. Picnic tables on the grass and a[...]

North Andover, MA, March 13th, 2022, with the ANA YMCA Family Pool of Andover, MA. ANA Synchro Program is offering a clinic to introduce young athletes with disabilities to the sport of artistic swimming. * Try[...]

Charles River YMCA in Needham, Fridays 6:15 – 7:00 pm; Spring 2022. Free and open to those with special needs. * All teens and young adults welcome, with and without disability (companions, aides and therapist[...]

Brighton, June 4th – July 16th, 2022. Join Community Rowing Inc. and Adaptive Sports New England for a program to prepare you to row on the Charles come spring. * The Para Rowing Teen Group[...]

East Boston, July 9th, 2022. The Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England’s Sailing with Piers Park Sailing Center presents an event for ages 18+. * This is a great chance to meet other adults[...]

Esplanade, Boston, through August 31st, 2023, 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. * In[...]

Attleboro, MA, August 27th, 2022, with the Attleboro Norton YMCA Norton Outdoor Center. Join an inclusive swim time dedicated to individuals and families with sensory needs. * The program aims to provide for everyone to[...]

Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, September 28th – November 15th,  2022. One-to-One swim lessons for children with special needs. * Swim instruction for children with unique abilities. * Children will gain confidence, build relationships[...]

Wellesley, MA, January – May 2023, with Adaptive Sports New England. The Adaptive Sports New England Para Swim Team is an instruction and training program for intermediate and advanced swimmers who have a physical or[...]

Wellesley, MA, January – June, 2023, with Wellesley S.T.A.R.S. (Striving to Advance Recreational Services). Open to surrounding towns and communities. Wellesley S.T.A.R.S., Inc. offers comprehensive swim training and a competitive swim program for children and[...]

Newton, MA, April 1st – June 17th, with the JCC Greater Boston. Inclusive group fitness swimming and cardio class specially designed for adults with disabilities (18+). * The first part of class will be cardio[...]

Brookline, Spring/ Summer, 2023, with the Brookline Recreation Department. This program is open to all ages and families with special needs. * A variety of swimming events will be available. * Enjoy open swim in[...]

Lake Quinsingamond, MA, August 9th, 2023, 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[...]

Charlestown, MA, through June 26th, 2023, with the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Adaptive Swim sessions focus on basic swim skill development and increasing comfort in the water. * The 45-minute sessions are open to all abilities[...]

June 15th – 29th, 2023,  Brewster & Hamilton, MA, with Spaulding Rehabilitation. For All abilities and all ages – there are some limitations, please see below. * Adaptive kayaking. Whether paddling solo or in tandem,[...]

Brewster, MA, June & July, 2023, with the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Adaptive Swim sessions focus on basic swim skill development and increasing comfort in the water. * The 45-minute sessions are open to all abilities[...]

July 8th – August 24th, 2023, Ayer, Boston, Cambridge, Lincoln, Milton, Stoneham, Waltham. With Waypoint Adventure. Waypoint Adventure makes kayaking programs accessible by utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, selecting accessible locations, recruiting & training volunteers, and creating[...]

July 8th – August 24th, 2023, Ayer, Boston, Cambridge, Lincoln, Waltham, with Waypoint Adventure . Free. For youth with disabilites up to age 21. Please check ages for adults. * Waypoint Adventure makes kayaking programs[...]

Holyoke, Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults at JERICHO, July 12th – August 30th, 2023. Free. Family pool time for people with disabilities and their families in the Western Massachusetts communities. * Picnic tables on[...]

Weston, MA, July 15th, 2023. Entry Deadline: June 16. Participants must be a minimum of age 8 as of June 25. Paralympic Swimming events will be conducted as independent heats with mixed gender without regard to age.[...]

Westport, MA, September 10th, 2023, with Gnome Surf. Competition will be split into 3 Divisions: (Grouped by Age: 6 & Under, 10 & Under, 16 & Under) Each Athlete will have an allotted time to display[...]

Charlestown, September 24th, 2023, with Courageous Sailing.  Each year Courageous organizes and runs Charlestown Adaptive Sailing Day, in cooperation with the Friends of the Navy Yard, Spaulding Rehab, and Piers Park Sailing Center. * Adaptive[...]

Plymouth, MA, January & February, 2024, with the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Adaptive Swim sessions focus on basic swim skill development and increasing comfort in the water. * Led by Certified SwimBox Adaptive Swim Instructors, the[...]

Springfield, MA, Spring, 2024, with CHD’s All In: Barrier-Free Recreation Alumni Healthful Living Center and the WNEU OT Doctorate Program. A play-based therapeutic swim program. Geared toward kids ages 4-22 who have a disability. The[...]

Brighton, MA, March 18th – April 24th, 2024. Community Rowing, Inc. offers programs for people with disabilities, from recreational and therapeutic to competitive rowing. This program is ideal for new rowers and recreational rowers with physical[...]

Belmont, MA, March 18th – May 23rd, 2024. The Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. (Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time) recreation pool time for ages 8 through adulthood. * Particpants must be able to independently swim the full[...]

Andover/North Andover, April 1st – August 31st, 2024. The Merrimack Valley YMCA is partnering with Special Olympics of MA to offer Y-Abilities classes to teens and adults with intellectual disabilities. Y-abilities Swim Team – For[...]

Brighton, MA, April 17th – May 22nd, 2024, with CRI Community Rowing. The Para Open Rowing program is for youth and adults with disabilities with physical, sensory, and intellectual challenges. Classes are available for youth[...]

Worcester, MA. May 4th, 2024, with Deaf Inc., of Massachusetts. Have you ever wanted to learn how to row? Check out a Learn To Row: Deaf Rowing (in ASL) information session. * No previous experience[...]

East Boston, May 4th, 2024, with Piers Park Sailing. This open house with Piers Park Sailing will include information about how their summer programs are inclusive to participant with a cognitive or physical disability. *[...]

East Boston, MA, May 18th, 2024, with Piers Park Sailing, in Partnership with the Arc of Massachusetts. This program is designed to create long lasting friendships between people with and without disabilities. Get on the[...]

East Boston, MA, June 1st, 2024, with Piers Park Sailing, in Partnership with the Arc of Massachusetts. This program is designed to create long lasting friendships between people with and without disabilities. Get on the[...]

Newport, RI, Summer 2024.  Sail To Prevail is a nonprofit that improves the lives of more than 1,000 children and adults, each summer, through sailing in a fleet of specially adapted, 20-foot sailboats. * The[...]

East Boston, MA, June 15th, 2024, with Piers Park Sailing, in Partnership with the Arc of Massachusetts. This program is designed to create long lasting friendships between people with and without disabilities. Get on the[...]

Kennebunk Beach, ME, June 13th, 2024, with Special Surfers.​ Special Surfers is a non-profit organization sharing the empowering experience of surfing with children and young adults of all ages with special needs. * Particpants must[...]

Hampton, NH, June 20th, 2024. Free. Surfing With Smiles gives those with intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental disabilities the chance to learn to surf. Sign ups are required for all surfers. * Sign ups are[...]

Hyannis, MA, Summer 2024. Sail Cape Cod’s ‘SeaLegs’ Adaptive Sailing Program has created opportunities to help all disabled youth, adults and veterans overcome adversity through therapeutic sailing. * Lessons are individualized and customized for any[...]

Holland / Sturbridge, June 26th, 2024, with the Webster Water Ski Collective, Aqua Riders of Holland Show Ski Team and Team Hoyt New England. Free. The event will run from 8:30 am-4 pm, with two[...]

East Boston, For all Summer 2024 classes, July – August 2024, with Piers Park Sailing. 2024 Enrollment Dates For Spring And Summer:  March 1 – East Boston Residents. • April 1 – Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,[...]

Adaptive Canoeing & Kayaking in Concord, Natick, Stoneham & Waltham, through August 29th, 2024. The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program offers adaptive and accessible kayaking in small groups in state parks through Waypoint[...]

Worcester, MA, July 9th – August 13th, 2024, 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[...]

Acton, Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Lincoln, Natick, Somerville, Waltham, July 7th – Augus 27th, with Waypoint Adventure.  Waypoint Adventure Summer Nights Programs are funded in part through the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation which provides free[...]

Hingham, MA, July 10th – 24th, 2024, with the South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP). SNAP & Hingham Maritime Center  beginner sail class is an introductory sailing class designed for newcomers to sailing. Under the[...]

Kennebunk Beach, ME, June 16th, 2024, with Special Surfers.​ Special Surfers is a non-profit organization sharing the empowering experience of surfing with children and young adults of all ages with special needs. * Particpants must[...]

Hampton, NH, july 18th, 2024. Free. Surfing With Smiles gives those with intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental disabilities the chance to learn to surf. Sign ups are required for all surfers. * Sign ups are[...]

Amherst, MA, July 22nd – August 18th, 2024, with Amherst Recreation. Join a Adaptive Swim Lessons – Included each week: Four classes – each 90 minutes long, consisting of: 30 minutes of adaptive open swim[...]

Lexington, MA, July 22nd – August 1st, 2024. For ages 1 – 14.  The Lexington Recreation Department offers this American Red Cross Learn to Swim group swimming lessons- a swim membership is required to participate[...]

Holland / Sturbridge, July 25th, 2024, with the Webster Water Ski Collective. A special Adaptive Ski Day specifically for participants with spinal cord injuries. Trained staff will be utilizing specialized sit-skis to give each participant[...]

Brighton, through October 31st, 2024. With Community Rowing in Brighton. * There are several Para programs offered at CRI that suit the needs of new, recreational, competitive & elite rowers with a wide range of[...]

Lexington, MA, August 5th – 15th, 2024. For ages 1 – 14.  The Lexington Recreation Department offers this American Red Cross Learn to Swim group swimming lessons- a swim membership is required to participate in[...]

Hampton, NH, August 6th, 2024. Free. Surfing With Smiles gives those with intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental disabilities the chance to learn to surf. Sign ups are required for all surfers. * Sign ups are[...]

Burlington, MA, August 7th – 14th, 2024, with the Burlington Recreation Department. Adventure awaits is an accessible adventure based program. Each season they will embark on new adventures. * This summer they are partnering with[...]

East Brookfield, MA, August 9th, 2024,  with the Webster Water Ski Collective.  Free. An  “Any Age/Any Disability” OPEN Adaptive Ski Day. This event may be full – please check with the host. * The event[...]

Boston, MA, August 17th, 2024, with Adaptive Sports New England & Community Boating Inc.’s Universal Access Program.  These sessions are designed specifically for athletes with visual or mobility impairments. * Emphasis is placed on sailing[...]

Burlington, MA, August 19th – 23rd, 2024, with the Burlington Recreation Department. For participants with a disability. iCan Shine is a nationally recognized non-profit organization that provides recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. * For[...]

Kennebunk Beach, ME, August 20th, 2024, with Special Surfers.​ Special Surfers is a non-profit organization sharing the empowering experience of surfing with children and young adults of all ages with special needs. * Particpants must[...]

Tyngsboro, MA, August 21st, 2024,  with the Webster Water Ski Collective. This event is co-hosted by the Jack Trottier Foundation and our friends from Team Hoyt New England. Registrations are currently limited to members of[...]

Newport, RI, August 25th, 2024, with Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England. Free. Enjoy an Adaptive Sail on the Impossible Dream – Registration Deadline: August 19. Join SBAGNE for an adaptive sail on the[...]

East Boston, September & October 2024, with Piers Park Sailing. For youth ages 10 and older. Sailing After School is a program for youth to rapidly advance through PPSC’s sailing curriculum with a 4:1 student[...]

Westerly, RI, September 14th, 2024, with Amp Surf New England. AmpSurf™ is a non-profit organization established to Promote, Inspire, Educate and Rehabilitate (PIER™) adaptive surfing and other outdoor activities outdoor activities. * This Learn to[...]

Concord, MA, September 15th – October 27th, with the Concord Recreation Department.  For ages 5 – 22 with a range of disabilities. In these 1:1 swim lessons, participants will work with American Red Cross Water Safety[...]

York, ME, September 21st, 2024, with Amp Surf New England. AmpSurf™ is a non-profit organization established to Promote, Inspire, Educate and Rehabilitate (PIER™) adaptive surfing and other outdoor activities outdoor activities. * This Learn to[...]

Westport, MA, September 22nd, 2o24, with Rare Surfs and Gnome Surf Therapy. For 2024, they have their inaugural event planned in New England in Westport MA. Gnome Surf  is experienced taking individuals of all abilities[...]

Whitehall State Park in Hopkinton, MA, October 9th, 2024. The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program offers adaptive and accessible kayaking in small groups in state parks through Waypoint Adventure. * Join UAP for[...]

Amherst, MA, Sundays, through 2024, with the Amherst Recreation Department. Join a Adaptive Swim Lessons. Sundays at Amherst Regional Middle School pool. • 11 am – 12 pm ~ adaptive open & lap swim ~[...]

Winter 2025 with the JCC Springfield.  * Facility includes a heated, six lane pool. * Entry to the pool includes stairs, ladder, and handicap lift access. * The pool area also includes a mid-sized wading[...]

Worcester, MA, through February 23rd, 2024, 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[...]

Concord, MA, November 3rd – December 15th, with the Concord Recreation Department.  For ages 5 – 22 with a range of disabilities. In these 1:1 swim lessons, participants will work with American Red Cross Water Safety[...]

Quincy, MA, January – April 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 overseen by[...]

Reading, MA, Winter & Spring 2025, with the Burbank YMCA Adaptive Swim Program.  The Burbank YMCA will offer sessions of Adaptive Swim Lessons from February to April. They will offer 5 session meetings for 30[...]

Boston, MA, through June 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England. For ages 8+ with a visual or mobility impairment. Each swimmer receives an individualized program to help work on their technical and psychological skills. * This[...]

Wakefield/Medford, MA, September 5th – December 19th, 2024, with Communitas of Wakefield. For swimmers ages 6 – 12 who have a desire to improve their skills and have some fun in the pool- come join[...]

Dedham, MA, Friday nights, through 2025. Friday Night Fun Swim Swimming for all ages with special needs. The PathFinder Program is the division of the Dedham Parks & Recreation Department dedicated to providing recreational opportunities[...]

Quincy, MA, March & April, 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 overseen by[...]

Springfield, MA, March 17th – April 7th, 2025, with CHD Disability Resources. For anybody with a disability ages 4 – 19th, and 20 and over. There will be a wide range of abilities in the[...]

Holyoke, MA, April 10th – May 29th, 2025, 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,[...]

Feeding Hills, MA, April 23 – May 14, 2025, Adaptive Fishing program with CHD’s All In: Barrier Free Recreation. Adaptive fishing program geared towards kids and adults with different ability levels. Families are welcome to[...]

Boston, MA, April 28th – 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[...]

Nahant, MA, May 3rd, 2025, with Amp Surf New England. AmpSurf™ is a non-profit organization established to Promote, Inspire, Educate and Rehabilitate (PIER™) adaptive surfing and other outdoor activities outdoor activities. *Learn to Surf Clinics[...]

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[...]