River Crossing YMCA offers adapted activities for youth, teens, and adults that include swim lessons, land fitness classes, one-on-one fitness instruction, karate, summer camp, teen nights and afterschool programs.
Programs for Youth with Special Needs
Ability Day Off School Camp
- Fun, safe and engaging care on school closure days
- Open to children of all abilities
- Groups for ages 6 to 12 and teens ages 13 to 21
Ability Summer Day Camp
- Inclusive summer camps for individuals with special needs
- Open to children in kindergarten through age 26
- Fun, engaging programs for children, teens and young adults
Ability Teen Night
- Twice-monthly social events
- Active, engaging group activities
- Swimming, dancing, sports, games and more
Adapted Classes
- Classes offered seasonally
- Sports, fitness, art
Club After 2
- age 12-21
- afterschool program middle or high school students
- early dismissal care also offered
Doylestown branch
Social Events
- Monthly social night for adults
- Pizza and themed activities
- Ends with a lively dance party
Kids Night Out
- Safe, fun evening at the Y while parents enjoy a night out
- Activities, pizza, snacks and a movie
- Open to siblings, independent restroom use required
Programs for Adults with Special Needs
Seekers
- seasonal recreation program (Sept–June)
- adults 18+ with special needs
- featuring crafts, gym games, optional swimming, and social fun.
Ability Community Recreation Workshops
Adults 18+ with special abilities can enjoy engaging community recreation workshops, offering a variety of fun and inclusive activities in each class.
Beyond Limits: Ability Adult Social Events
- monthly social events for adults of all abilities
- celebrating talents, achievements, and inclusivity
- building confidence and connections
Fitness and Seasonal Programs al All Ages with Special Needs
Adapted Personal Training
Adapted Personal Training (12+) offers one-on-one fitness sessions with a certified instructor, tailored to your individual goals.
Adapted Swim and Private/Semi-Private Lessons
The Y offers adapted swim lessons, available one-on-one or semi-private, designed for individuals with special needs.
Biking 101
Biking 101 is a seasonal program for ages 7+ with disabilities, teaching basic cycling skills with a certified instructor; a cycling evaluation is required before enrollment.
Employee Mentorship Training
Employee Mentorship Training (16+) pairs mentees with a job coach for weekly one-on-one sessions in an 8-week program, gaining hands-on experience in various YMCA roles.
*Program participation does not guarantee employment after completion.
Special Olympics Swim Team
The Special Olympics Dolphins Swim Team offers athletic competition for ages 12+ with special needs. Swimmers must understand freestyle or backstroke, swim independently, and participate in a group.
Connect with us and our ability community. Join our association-wide Facebook group.