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H₂OPE is a fun, community outreach aquatic fitness program for children with special needs. 

H₂OPE provides an alternative recreational activity to help meet physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.

Our emphasis is on providing a safe, fun, non-competitive and successful experience to improve physical and mental health. Classes are held at the Harris Aquatic Center-HEB and Presbyterian Hospital CVC Center.

Please note that H2OPE is grant-funded. There is no cost for the parents or guardians!

Benefits

• Decrease Tone and Spasms
• Decrease Weight Bearing on Joints
• Decrease Tactile Stimulus
• Increase Relaxation
• Increase Range of Motion
• Increase Confidence
• Increase Self Esteem
• Shared Family Fun

Contra-Indications

• Involuntary Diarrhea or Bowel Incontinence
• Vomiting
• Severe Dermatological Problems
• Scabies/Lice
• Tracheotomy
• Fever Over 100 F

Supervision Will Include

• Trained and Certified Aquatic Staff
• Lifeguard on Duty
• Guardian or Caretaker Participates in the water with the child

Steps To Attend

1. Obtain Physician Approval and Medical Release Form
2. Must have a Physician Signature with OK to Participate.
3. Mail in Physician Approval and keep a copy to bring to class OR Fax Physician's Release to 817-267-0207; attention Julie Hillis.
4. Register by calling 817-649-SWIM (7946) or by Email

Classes are 30 minutes on Saturdays

Now offered at two locations: 

Harris Aquatic Center-HEB 251 Westpark Way Euless, TX 76040

OR

Presbyterian Hospital CVC Center 5721 Phoenix Drive Dallas, TX 75231

Mail Physician Approval/Medical Release to:
Different Strokes Swim School
Box 601, Bedford, TX  76095