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8 year-old Desiree S. has cerebral palsy and says: "I love the pool and wish I could live in the warm water because I feel so free"

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New Mommy & Me & Daddy Too!

Introduce your little one to the pool and learn some safe swimming techniques. Check out our children's swim lessons under programs for more information!

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Are you interested in community service? If so, the Board of Directors of CATWC would love to speak with you about joining the Board.

Your dedicated services will support our efforts in keeping the warm waters of hope flowing for many years to come to serve the elderly and people with disabilites.

We've made a splash in the Press Telegram

Welcome to California Aquatic Therapy and Wellness Center, Inc!

(Fomerly California Pools of Hope, Inc.)

A warm water rehabilitation therapy organization


The Aquatic Center is a gift to the community. The Aquatic Center ensures access to aquatic programs for people with disabilities and senior citizens for the rehabilitation and maintenance of physical and mental health. We offer low-income, underserved, under-insured and uninsured individual’s access to wellness programs, warm water exercise and therapeutic activities in two beautiful enclosed pools.



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49th Annual Awards Dinner and Wine Tasting Celebration

49th Annual Awards Dinner and Wine Tasting Celebration


Celebrating 49 years of improving the health and wellness of individuals with disabilities.

Honoring:

The Eisner Foudation
Rebuilding Together, Long Beach
Coca Cola Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation
49th Annual Awards Dinner and Wine Tasting Celebration Registration

Master of Ceremonies Rich Archbold Press Telegram, Community Liason Director, Editor Emeritus

Saturday June 9, 2012
5:00 pm Wine tasting and Live music
6:30 pm Program and dinner
Bruno's Authentic Pizzeria
250 West Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802

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Long Beach Swimming Summer Camp 2012

LONG BEACH SUMMER SWIM CAMP 2012


Includes: swim lessons, lunch, water activities, open swim & lots of fun!

Starting at $40

Children Ages 5-12

Spring Break: April 10-13, 2012
Summer: June 19 - Aug 17 2012


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SUMMER SWIM CAMP (English)










Run Walk

DONATE TODAY TO SUPPORT OUR SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS IN THE 2011 Run/Walk for Wellness Fundraiser


This is a fun way to show your support for the center and help kids with special needs. Our children will abandon our warm water for one Saturday to participate in the FREE

Aquarium of the Pacific Kids Run
Saturday, October 8, 2011, starting at 9am

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Celebrating Over 40 years of Providing Freedom...
Freedom To Move Without Limitations...
Freedom To Move Without Pain And Discomfort...
Freedom To Live A Quality Life


About Our Pool Programs

Active Senior in pool

Our aquatic approach is designed to provide low-impact conditioning with non-stress on joints, bones and muscles led by certified lifeguards and trained aquatic exercise instructors.

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Why Pool Therapy?

Adult Pool Therapy

Normal exercise venues or activities are often not welcoming options for the physically, or mentally, disabled. CPH facility is equipped with accessible ramps and lifts for those who are wheelchair bound or have limited mobility. We also provide water wheelchairs for easy access to therapy.

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