Malibu Sensory Swim Program Wins Regional Award

The City of Malibu Community Services Department has received the 2026 Southern California Public Pool Operators Association Innovative Program Award for its Sensory Swim program, which expands entry to aquatic recreation for folks with sensory sensitivities and numerous wants.

“This award recognizes Malibu’s commitment to making recreation welcoming and accessible for everyone,” Mayor Bruce Silverstein stated. “The Sensory Swim program reflects our belief that every member of our community deserves the opportunity to enjoy the many benefits of swimming in an environment where they feel safe, supported, and included.”

Silverstein stated town was happy with its Community Services employees for bringing this system to Malibu.

The program is obtainable by means of a partnership with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and the Malibu Esperance Center, serving to increase inclusive leisure alternatives and strengthen neighborhood connections for individuals and their households.

Designed for individuals of all skill ranges, Sensory Swim offers a supportive aquatic surroundings the place people can benefit from the bodily, psychological and social advantages of swimming. Through lodging and educated employees help, this system goals to create a protected, welcoming house the place everybody can take part no matter skill.

City officers stated Malibu is dedicated to offering progressive recreation packages that promote well being, wellness and inclusion for residents of all ages and skills.

Sensory Swim hours for summer time 2026 are 10 a.m. to midday each Wednesday by means of Aug. 5. To study extra about Sensory Swim and different aquatics packages on the Malibu Community Pool, go to MalibuCity.org/Aquatics.

Edited by SMDP Staff