Sensory-Friendly Swim, Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Free sensory-friendly swim sessions run by the City of Boston at four neighbourhood pools, taught by specially trained instructors.
The practical details
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What this is, in plain language
Free sensory-friendly swim sessions at four neighbourhood pools (Dorchester, Roxbury, West Roxbury). Sessions feature smaller group sizes and a slower pace for swimmers who find traditional lessons overwhelming.
Getting started
Contact the programme directly at 617-635-1845 or swim@boston.gov to ask about session times, ages accepted, and how to register.
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What they say about themselves
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- Boston Centers for Youth & Families offers free sensory-friendly swim sessions at four pools in Dorchester, Roxbury and West Roxbury, running through September 2026.
- The programme is designed for swimmers who struggled in traditional lessons but do well with extra attention and a slower pace.
- Instructors can become Swim Whisperers-certified through Swim Angelfish training, preparing them to teach swimmers with developmental, emotional, neurological, physical or sensory differences.
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