Aqua Buddies is a joint effort with Utica College to combine aquatics, exercise, social skill development and therapy with a recreational approach. This program is designed and run by a therapist and certified water safety instructor. Each child will be paired with a Utica College student.
Who: Children ages 4-14
Where: Utica College - 1600 Burrstone Road, Utica, NY 13502
When: Starts Monday, September 24th
Aqua Buddies is not a learn to swim program. Children in Aqua Buddies experience many benefits, including:
- Developing core muscle strength, large muscle strength and coordination
- Promoting cognitive processing of multi-step directions
- Providing an opportunity for relaxation and respite
- Providing an opportunity for continuous motion of large muscle groups and motor exercise
- Building individual strengths for self-esteem
- Promoting positive interactions through social experiences
- Introducing water safety skills
- Developing leisure and physical activity skills
Download the above application, save it to your computer, fill out and email it to Clare Goldrick at clare.goldrick@upstatecp.org
If you would like more information, please contact Clare Goldrick at clare.goldrick@upstatecp.org