Open Swim for Newaygo County families living with autism and other special needs.
Tuesday November 19th@Tamarac in Fremont 6-8
This event is free! Please join us for some fun!
One time waiver must be filled out prior to getting in the pool.
A parent must be present preferably in the pool, but that's not required.
If your child needs a flotation device please bring your own.
Please bring your own towel
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Safe Swim Academy
The Newaygo County Autism Community recently partnered with the Fremont Community Recreation Center to present the Safe Swim Academy. This program, funded by an Amazing X Grant from the Fremont Area Community Foundation, provides swimming and water safety instruction for Newaygo County residents living with autism.
According to the Red Cross (April 2023), drowning is the number one cause of death among children and adults with autism. Children with autism are 160 times more likely to experience fatal and non-fatal drownings than their peers.
Studies show that people with autism have a natural affinity with water and drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children with autism. With 121 lakes and countless other bodies of water in Newaygo County, the Safe Swim Academy addresses this extremely important safety issue for ourautistic population and their families.
Dana Simon, who is a special education teacher who is also a highly qualified swimming and water safety instructor, provided lessons for 11 autistic students ranging in age from 4 to 16 years of age. After an initial assessment, Dana was able to program for each student’s individual needs, taking into consideration prior swimming experience, general levels of anxiety, communication ability, sensory concerns, and overall comfort in the water. Each student made individual and unique progress in 10 sessions throughout a 4 week period in June and July.
Just Keep Swimming
Open Swim for Newaygo County families living with autism and other special needs.
Tuesday November 19th@Tamarac in Fremont 6-8
This event is free! Please join us for some fun!
One time waiver must be filled out prior to getting in the pool.
A parent must be present preferably in the pool, but that's not required.
If your child needs a flotation device please bring your own.
Please bring your own towel
NCAC COCO Movie !!
Join us at at Fremont Cinemas for a sensory friendly showing of CoCo on October 27th at 1:00pm!
Free to families in Newaygo county living with autism. Pop and popcorn provided. RSVP Required please RSVP by October 25th in the comments or over messenger.
Quiet Zone Sept 26th 2024
We are joining with the Fremont Harvest Festival to provide a Quiet Zone for anyone who would like to enjoy the parade in a sensory friendly environment. The parade is Thursday, September 26 at 6 p.m. Look for the blue flags on the corner of Hillcrest and Main, on the east side of Room to Bloom. Neiboer Electric has graciously offered their parking area for those who will be using the Quiet Zone area. We are thankful and blessed to live in a community where everyone is included. Check out the Facebook post !!!!
End time may Vary
Open Swim Tamarac
Newaygo County Autism Community is hosting an OPEN SWIM for our families free of charge!
Please bring your own towels!
A Parent/Guardian MUST accompany their child.
Open Swim Tamarac
Newaygo County Autism Community is hosting an OPEN SWIM for our families free of charge!
Please bring your own towels!
A Parent/Guardian MUST accompany their child.
Quiet Zone
We’re excited to partner with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce to provide a Quiet Zone at the Baby Food Festival parade in Fremont on Saturday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. The quiet zone will be located at the corner of Gerber Avenue and Cedar Street for spectators who want to enjoy the parade without all of the loud noises.
Come join us !!!
Open Swim Tamarac
Newaygo County Autism Community is hosting an OPEN SWIM for our families free of charge!
Please bring your own towels!
A Parent/Guardian MUST accompany their child.
Kung Fu Panda 4
Fremont Cinemas and Newaygo County Autism Community Present a sensory friendly showing of Kung Fu Panda 4. RSVP on Facebook. Its required !!!
