Aquatics Programs

 

The San Diego County Chapter of the ASA in collaboration with Aqua Pros Swim School is dedicated to providing high quality, consistent aquatic programs for children and adults with autism and their families.  Because many families living in the area are near the ocean and swimming pools, it is of high priority to our organization that as many children and adults with autism learn to swim to avoid drowning.  Pool PALS was created by the SDASA in 2002 to help meet this need. The Splash for Cash is our annual fundraiser to support this program.

 

 

Click here for a Pool PALS brochure.

 

Pool PALS-Pool for Persons with Autism Learning to Swim is comprised of four programs.

Adaptive Swim Lessons

WHO? Individuals 3 years and older
WHAT? One on one swimming lessons for 1/2 hour, twice weekly for three months.  The lessons are provided by a trained, autism swim instructor for children and adults with autism.
WHEN? Lesson times are scheduled individually for each student
WHERE?

Aqua Pros Swim School @ Boys & Girls Club

4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
FEES Lessons are provided to SDASA members at a reduced cost.  The SDASA funds the remaining cost of the lessons. 
REGISTRATION Membership in the SDASA is required for participation. For more information Call Aqua Pros at 619.209.2990 or click here to visit the Aqua Pros website.

 

Monthly Family Pool Parties
WHAT? Bring the whole family to enjoy a swim in an indoor, heated pool along with pizza and refreshments.  Lifeguards are provided. This event is free of charge.  For safety purposes, no flotation devices or arm “floaties” are permitted.
WHEN?

2nd Friday of the month

6:00-8:00pm
WHERE?

Boys & Girls Club

4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92117
FEES Free!
REGISTRATION RSVP to 858.715.0678 or info@sd-autism.org

 

Surf Camp
Applications for surf camp will be mailed the week of March 30th to all current SDASA members.  Membership in the SDASA is required for enrollment in surf camp.  Applications will be accepted beginning on Monday, April 7.
WHO? Individuals 5 years and older
WHAT? Each camper is paired with a one-on-one aide who is experienced with persons with autism and surfing. 
WHEN?
WHERE?
Camp will be held 9am-2pm, Monday through Thursday at either Mission Beach or La Jolla Shores on the following dates:
July 28-July 31
Aug. 4-Aug. 7
Aug. 11-Aug. 14
Aug. 18-Aug. 21
Aug. 25-Aug. 28
FEE 2008 fees TBD
REGISTRATION Membership in the SDASA is required for participation. Camp applications are mailed at the end of March each year to SDASA members with enrollment beginning in April. 

 

Scuba Camp
WHO? Individuals 5 years and older
WHAT?

This is an adaptive SASY (supplied air snorkeling for youth) scuba program to teach persons with autism the first step in scuba. The equipment used includes a mask, fins, surface BCD, regulator and tank. There is one-on-one instructional support and individuals are first introduced to SASY scuba at the indoor pool for a 4 day class and then advanced to an ocean dive, based upon their abilities and time of year.

WHEN? Indoor 4 day classes held year-round. Ocean dives take place during the summer months.
WHERE?

Aqua Pros Swim School @ Boys & Girls Club

4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
FEE 2008 fees TBD
REGISTRATION Membership in the SDASA is required for participation. For more information Call Aqua Pros at 619.209.2990 or click here to visit the Aqua Pros website.