Special Needs Program

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In 2005 we started a program to provide a swimming opportunity for special needs children AND service hours for our 11 yr old scouts. It was a pilot program for 8 weeks to earn 8 hours of service BUT it became so popular that we have continued it. Special Needs children that are kindergarten to 16 are invited to participate in the program. Each swimmer needs to have a buddy in the pool with them.......we also provide a facilitator in the water during each session. We help to teach the buddies, who then teach their swimmer. It is based on learning through play and stretching the ability of the swimmer. Sort of like teaching them to swim without them knowing ! It has been a huge success for all involved. This is also a year round program and the kids come once a week. There is limited availability in this program. THIS PROGRAM RUNS ON VOLUNTEERS. THEY NEED TO BE 10 AND OLDER, BOYS OR GIRLS, AVAILABLE ONCE A WEEK THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR and SUMMER !