CARE for Children, in partnership with the YMCA of the Twin Tiers, is offering a free therapeutic aquatic program beginning Monday at the Bradford Family YMCA pool.
Organizers said the program will run from 4:30 to 5 p.m.
Aquabilities is an adaptive therapy-based program for children, ages 6 months through preschool age, and geared for those who receive therapy services through Early Intervention and/or require professional therapeutic programming to develop physical, social and emotional skills. This is not a swim program or swimming lessons.
The sessions will be led by CARE therapists; and members of the CARE staff and YMCA aquatic staff will also be on hand. Parents will learn therapeutic techniques and exercises in the pool to help their child have fun and reach developmental goals.
Since this is a family-centered activity: a parent, guardian or a responsible, designated adult is required to participate and assist his or her child in the locker room and in the pool.
Sessions will be held on Mondays, including March 6, 13, 20, and 27. Space is limited. Advance registration is required by Friday by contacting CARE for Children at 814-362-4621.
