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.[...]