Bloomington-Normal YMCA offering sensory swimming

Posted on May 29, 2024

*Sensory swim is on Sundays beginning June 2 at 3 p.m. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)*

BLOOMINGTON – This weekend, the Bloomington-Normal YMCA is introducing sensory swim time.

For one hour on Sundays, swimmers can experience a more relaxed swim setting.

The Y will dim the lighting by pulling down the window shades. Turning off the lazy river and splash pad will help with reducing noise. Cassie DeGuido, senior director of programming said offering sensory swim goes with their mission.

“The creation of it was really focused on the last two words of our mission ‘for all,’” she said. “So we really just wanted to create an inclusive space for families and just individuals and anyone that really wants to partake to come in and have like a low sensory kind of environment to swim in.”

Sensory swim is on Sundays beginning June 2 at 3 p.m. The Y also offers swim lessons and aqua fitness.

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