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Autism Friendly Open Swim

See Beyond the Spectrum Initiative Sponsored Event
ASD Swim
Event Date: 
Sunday, February 11, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Address

The Wendell P. Clark Memorial YMCA
155 Central Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
United States
See map: Google Maps

Autism-Friendly Open Swim 


Sunday, February 11th, 2:00–3:30pm, at the Clark Memorial YMCA 

Sign-ups are required! Contact the library today!

Individuals who are neurodivergent, on the autism spectrum, or have other special needs and their families are welcome to join us for an afternoon of swimming! This free event takes place after-hours to provide a more quiet, sensory-friendly environment for participants.

Information for Parents and Caregivers:

  • A Clark YMCA waiver must be signed by hand or at the event.  The library has copies at the circulation desk.
  • Parents and caregivers must be in the water with their children at all times.
  • Only Coast Guard-approved items are allowed in the pool.
  • This is a shallow end-only open swim. If an individual wants to go into the deep end, they must pass the Clark YMCA swim test.

This event is brought to you by funds provided by Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL).