Hamilton Area YMCA

Diverse Abilities - SKOR and SOAR

Personal goals and individual achievement — that’s the focus of our Diverse Abilities programs, which provide quality programming for individuals with intellectual, physical, and/or emotional disabilities.

These programs promote peer and family interaction in a fun, healthy, and safe environment. Participants ages 5 and up can enjoy a variety of instructional, social, and sports programs ranging from Aquatics to Zumba, each designed to meet their individual needs, interests and capabilities.

For more information about Diverse Abilities programming, please contact Mary Gagliardi at 609.581.9622 ext. 121 or mgagliardi@hamiltonymca.org.

The Hamilton Area YMCA is committed to an inclusive environment. For more information regarding our inclusive program offerings and accommodations, please contact Mary Gagliardi at 609.581.9622 ext. 121 or mgagliardi@hamiltonymca.org.

As with any program of this nature, volunteers play an important and vital part. “Buddies” engage with our program participants and are there to provide help with learning different skills as well as just being there to talk to when needed. If you or someone you know would enjoy this experience, click on the Volunteer Registration link under "Downloads" to get involved.

Instructional Programs

Instructional programs meet on a weekly basis and focus on the personal goals and individual achievements for all participants. Our programs focus on the importance of appropriate social interaction and demonstrating proper social skills. All programs promote peer and family interaction in a fun, healthy, and safe environment. Membership to the Hamilton Area YMCA is required for most programs. See each program for details. Program fees apply. Parent participation may be required if the participant cannot work within ratios listed.

  • Line Dance

  • Bend ‘N’ Build

  • Dynamic Fitness (ages 18+)

  • Dance Party Fitness

  • Zumba (ages 5+)

  • Strength Training (ages 16+)

  • Basketball (ages 5+)

Diverse Abilities Swim

View our Aquatics page or contact Nicole Bizuga at 609.581.9622 ext. 128 for more information.

  • Program Information & Intake Form

  • Diverse Abilities Swim - Swim Basics (ages 3 - 18)

  • Diverse Abilities Swim - Swim Strokes (ages 3-18)

  • Diverse Abilities Swim - Teen (ages 11+)

Programs

  • Inclusive programming

 

*SKOR Programming is funded in part by the Mercer County Department of Human Services.