Fall is almost here, which means new youth activities at Lakeshore! We offer aquatics, recreation and athletic programs for children and youth with a physical disability or chronic health condition as well as siblings without a disability. Not a Lakeshore member? Get started by visiting our membership page. Download our Fall Youth Flyer to see all we have to offer. Registration opens Monday, August 12!
Register for Fall Youth Programs
Fall Session 1: August 26 – October 10
Fall Session 2: October 21 – December 4
Youth Aquatics
ACES (Active Children Exercise & Swim) – Ages 4 to 18
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30 p.m.
Focuses on functional skills, balance, body awareness and other fundamental movement patterns in an aquatic environment incorporating socialization and functional play.
*Advanced Swim – Ages 6 to 18
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-5 p.m.
Focuses on basic water safety skills as well as stroke refinement, speed and endurance.
*Learn to Swim – Ages 3 to 12
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4-4:45 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-1:45 p.m.
Focuses on basic water safety skills as well as developing the fundamentals of swimming in a fun environment.
One-on-one Services – Ages 3 to 18
Private Swim Lessons and Personal Training: $36/half hour; 6 sessions for $195; 12 sessions for $360
Splash N Dash Swim– Ages 6 to 18
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-1:45 p.m.
A combination land and aquatics program designed for children who are home-schooled. Splash N Dash Swim focuses on water safety skills, stroke development, and endurance and includes preschool ages, as well.
Tadpoles – Ages 3 to 12
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3-3:45 p.m.
Focuses on functional skills, balance, body awareness, fundamental movement patterns and socialization in an aquatic environment while wearing a cervical flotation device. A parent/guardian may be required to participate depending on the child’s ability.
Wet Tots – Ages 6 months to 3 years
Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m.
A parent/child class focusing on strength, flexibility, and fine and gross motor skills.
*Age-appropriate sibling(s) are welcome. All participants must have a current Lakeshore membership.
Youth Recreation
*FRESH – Age 6 to 18
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:15-6 p.m.
A land-based program promoting physical fitness through recreational activities and games to encourage movement. Games will be PE style with adaptations as necessary.
Kid Power – Age 6 to 14
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4-4:45 p.m.
A land-based program featuring fun recreational and fitness games geared toward increasing endurance, strength, balance and motor skills.
*Mini Movers – Age 3 to 6
Mondays & Wednesdays, 3-3:45 p.m.
This play group introduces activities that improve socialization, strength, agility and endurance with a goal to improve overall fine and gross motor skills and increased physical endurance. Participants will engage with a variety of land-based activities that may include scooter boards, parachutes, movement exploration and more.
*Splash N Dash Land – Age 3 to 6
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12-12:45 p.m.
A combination land and aquatics program designed for children who are homeschooled. Splash N Dash Land promotes physical activity through recreational activities such as relay races, PE-style group games, scooter boards, parachute games and more in a fun environment. No previous athletic experience is required. Lakeshore will provide a sports wheelchair if necessary.
*Age appropriate sibling(s) are welcome. All participants must have a current Lakeshore membership.
Youth Athletics
Lakeshore Foundation offers team & individual sports for youth with a physical disability ages 6 to 22. No prior athletic experience is required. Youth athletics participants must join or be current Lakeshore members. Have questions about our sports programs? Contact Lauren Perry at for wheelchair basketball, Emily Mallard at for swim team, Cliff Cook at for wheelchair tennis and Lori Watkins at for power soccer.
Power Soccer – Age 6 to 18
Mondays, 4:30-6 p.m. (October-December)
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m. (January-April)
Power soccer is for youth with all types of physical disabilities. Power soccer players do not have to use a power wheelchair in daily life to participate. In addition to weekly practices, the team competes at home tournaments during the season. Fall practice starts October 7.
*Swim Team – Age 6 to 22
Monday-Thursday, 4-6 p.m. (Year Round or seasonal)
Fall season starts August 12
Competitive league for youth with all types of physical disabilities and siblings without a disability. In addition to weekly practices, athletes may compete at local, regional and national meets.
Prep Wheelchair Basketball – Age 6 to 13
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m.
Fall season starts September 10
Competitive league for youth with a lower limb physical disability. Daily wheelchair use is not required. In addition to weekly practices, the team competes in home, regional and national tournaments throughout the season.
Varsity Wheelchair Basketball – Age 14 to 18
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Fall season starts September 10
Competitive league for youth with a lower limb physical disability. Daily wheelchair use is not required. In addition to weekly practices, the team competes in home, regional and national tournaments throughout the season.
Wheelchair Tennis – Ages 13 & up
Practice times TBD
Practices will be one day per week for 1 hour. Athletes who have a lower limb impairment are invited to participate in our youth Lakeshore tennis team. Participants will be taught the fundamentals of wheelchair tennis and train towards becoming a tournament-level competitor. Participants must be able to independently push a manual chair and consistently make contact with a ball using a racket. Equipment can be provided by Lakeshore if needed.
Special Events
All special events will require registration. Event information and registration links will be sent out in separate emails closer to the event. Contact Lori Watkins for more information at or 205.313.7429.
*Super Saturday – Ages 6 to 18
October 12
Super Saturdays are fun-filled days designed to introduce kids to adapted sports, games, and activities. Each event has a different theme. Participation is open to members and non-members with a qualifying condition, but each participant must be able to function independently in a group setting. Each child may invite one sibling or friend to attend.
Youth Spooktacular Trick or Treating
October 29
Youth with a physical disability and their immediate families can join us as we trick or treat throughout the fully accessible Lakeshore facility and grounds. Participants are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costume as they trick or treat along a route that will include Lakeshore departments and community organizations. Registration is required to participate. Register here.
Family Fun Night
November 8
Family Fun nights are designed for the whole family to participate together in a variety of games and activities that encourage movement. Games may include family versus family match ups or kids versus parents in PE style games with some friendly competition! Register here.
Youth Holiday Party
December 4
Youth and their families are invited to kick off the holidays at our annual holiday party. Participants will enjoy holiday inspired crafts and activities, a hot chocolate bar, our annual snowball battle and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus! Registration is required to join the celebration!
Homewood Christmas Parade
December 10
Celebrate the holidays and showcase Lakeshore in the community by being part of the Lakeshore float in the Homewood Christmas parade. Options to walk, push, or ride on the float. Space is very limited.
