Specialty Aquatic Programs

09/01/2026

All programming is closed for all locations this week as we are gearing up for our Fall programming.
9/8 Plymouth Aquafit returns with new fall lineup, Medina Homeschool starts and Troy and Royal Oak Private programs start
9/15 Plymouth Swim programs start
10/12 Northville Private Program starts

Enroll now: Www.specialtyaquaticprograms.com/enroll

Questions?
Email [email protected]

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08/27/2026

Summer Swim Families, Aquafitters, and Lappers at all locations — last call!
Today is the final day to complete your Summer Program Evaluation.

Submit your evaluation and you’ll be entered into our raffle for:
• $75 off future swim lessons or
• $10 off Aquafit or Lap programming

Please check your email for your evaluation link. The raffle drawing is at 3 PM today.

Want an extra chance to win?
Leave us a Facebook review — instructors are recognized for positive reviews, and your feedback truly supports them. https://www.facebook.com/specialtyaquaticprograms/reviews/?id=100064573166595&sk=reviews

If you didn’t receive your evaluation link, reach out to [email protected] and I’ll send it your way.

08/20/2026

Summer Program Families (Swim & Aquafit) at all locations:
Please check your inbox and your SportsEngine Motion app for the link to complete our Summer Program Evaluation. We believe the water should be a place of healing, safety, and joy for every body — and your feedback helps us keep growing and strengthening the quality of our programs.

Our instructors are recognized for positive reviews and supported with coaching when feedback highlights areas for improvement. You may complete the evaluation anonymously, or include your email if you’d like the Program Director to follow up.

All evaluations submitted with an email will be entered into a raffle for $75 off future programming ($10 off Aquafit class). The Summer Semester drawing will take place August 27 at 3 PM.

Your voice matters, and we are grateful for your time and partnership this season.

08/18/2026

Fall 2026 Programming Update:

Behind the scenes our team has been working all summer to build stronger, smarter, research‑based programming for every age and stage — the time to enroll is now if you haven't already.

This year, we’re launching four major program updates:

1. She Swims Female‑Only Programs
Our She Swims community is growing with new staff, expanded offerings, and more opportunities for girls and women to build confidence in the water. Join us for She Swims Jr, She Swims Adult, She Strong AquaHIIT (waitlist), and Mommy & Me.

2. Pre‑Primary Montessori Pilot Program
We’re introducing a brand‑new Montessori‑aligned Pre‑Primary curriculum designed to support independence, joyful learning, and early water safety. Your little swimmers will experience a beautifully structured, child‑led approach. This is the season we will try new strategies and approaches and we would love to debut it with you.

3. S3 Montessori Swim & Stroke School — Now Year‑Round
S3 is expanding! Our signature Montessori swim school is now offered all year at Plymouth PARC. Saturdays will be S3 Saturdays, featuring three rotating Montessori curriculums and a five‑level mastery progression to help students build true water safety and confidence beyond the pool.

4. Flex‑Ed Swimrichment (School‑Day Program), formerly called SwimRichment
Perfect for homeschool, virtual, hybrid, and flexible‑education families. Our school‑day Swimrichment program blends Montessori methodology with structured swim, safety instruction and a little swim play.

Enroll now at: www.specialtyaquaticprograms.com/enroll

We can’t wait to welcome you this fall. Let’s make it unforgettable. see less

08/13/2026

This is Aquatics Nicole, the Director. I just removed a post regarding a negative review from someone I initially believed was a bot. As the owner of this business — and as a mother and aquatic therapist who takes great pride in the effectiveness of our programs — I take reviews very seriously. Anything less than a perfect rating tells me there is something I need to look into.

Every semester, all program participants have the opportunity to complete a full evaluation of their experience. Because I now oversee all of our locations, including our community outreach sites across Metro Detroit, I want to ensure swimmers and families have access to these evaluations at all times. Within the evaluation, you can also provide feedback on your instructor. Instructors are financially compensated for positive reviews and receive supportive coaching in areas where improvement is needed.

Additionally, if you are a program participant or member, please consider leaving a proper Facebook review. These reviews are incredibly helpful to our small business and directly support our ability to continue offering high‑quality, inclusive aquatic programming. In the future, we will also have Google reviews available. Right now, we are temporarily in “Google jail” because our flagship Plymouth location has multiple tenants and we also operate mobile locations, which caused Google to flag us as not having a single fixed site.

Please look for our light blue evaluation sign posted in the PARC program pool area. For our mobile community outreach locations, your Lead Instructor will also have this sign available.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback — it truly helps us maintain the highest standards for our swimmers and families. -Swimcerely, Nicole S, Director

07/17/2026

7/17/26 Program alert: Royal Oak Outdoor program is canceled today to due air quality. Families, please check your email for further instructions.

07/15/2026

This is a message from our Director, Nicole Scherbarth regarding preventive measures against Cyclosporiasis

Dear Families,

We understand that some families may have questions about the recent Cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan. We want to reassure you that the health and safety of our participants is always our highest priority.

According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the current Cyclosporiasis outbreak is believed to be foodborne, with investigators focusing on contaminated fresh produce. At this time, there is no evidence that swimming pools or recreational water are associated with this outbreak.

Pool Safety & Disinfection Practices Across All Locations
To provide additional reassurance, we have confirmed the following with our (high occupancy) pool locations that:

Pool chemicals are checked at least twice daily and maintained within appropriate disinfectant levels.

Facilities use regular third‑party water testing to check for f***l materials in the water.

No f***l contamination has been detected.

All pools—whether newer or vintage and well‑loved—have proper filtration materials and systems required for safe aquatic programming.

Although we do not manage the pool facilities ourselves, all pool hosts have been provided CDC recommendations for proper disinfection in the event of contamination.

As a program, we follow CDC‑recommended disinfection timeframes and cleanup procedure as part of our standard safety protocol.

We are grateful for the diligence and partnership of all our host facilities in maintaining safe environments for our swimmers.

Our Ongoing Health & Safety Practices
Even though this outbreak is not linked to swimming, we continue to follow strict protocols, including:

Not allowing anyone with diarrhea to participate in swim lessons.

Maintaining pool water chemistry, filtration, and sanitation according to recommended standards.

Following established public health procedures immediately if a f***l accident were ever to occur.

Continuing our existing f***l contamination prevention policy—nothing has changed.

How You Can Help
Your partnership is essential in keeping our aquatic community healthy. Please help us by encouraging:

1. Frequent bathroom breaks for your swimmer.

2. Proper diapering practices: If you or your child wears a swim diaper, please ensure they also wear a snug‑fitting swim diaper cover.

3. Handwashing before and after lessons for both children and adults.

4. Most importantly: If you or your child has had diarrhea within the past two weeks, please do not attend programming. Please request a makeup to your program managers

Aquafit programming: Contact Kristi at [email protected]

All other aquatic programming: Contact Charlie at [email protected]

We appreciate your cooperation and your trust in our program. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

07/13/2026

We believe that literacy parallels learning to swim as a valuable life skill. We are proud to be a sponsor of the Plymouth District Library s summer program.

Our Summer Reading sponsor for Week 6 is Specialty Aquatic Programs, located in the PARC! 🏊️

Specialty Aquatics Programs' mission is to create inclusive, ability-centered aquatic experiences that empower individuals of all ages to thrive in the water 🌊 You can sign up for lessons and classes on their website.

This week, all of our little kids and big kids can check in to receive a coupon for a free lap swim, aquafit session, or $10 off swim lesson registration. Adults and teens will receive a $10 off swim lesson registration coupon.

07/07/2026

When you learn how to swim, you see a whole new world.

Learn to swim for $85 with a certified adult learn to swim instructor. Thank you to USA Swimming Foundation for your grant so we can offer this amazing opportunity to our PARC - Plymouth Arts & Recreation Complex area community. Enroll now at www.specialtyaquaticprograms.com/enroll Classes start this Saturday July 11.