Kids Enjoy Exercise Now Chicago

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Children & Youth
People with Disabilities
Sports & Recreation

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P.O. Box 2220Chicago, IL 60609 United States

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http://www.keenchicago.org

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Active Opportunities (2)

July 19th - Volunteers Needed to Swim with Youth with Disabilities

Jul 19 - Jul 19 | 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM | Chicago, IL 60607

By pairing volunteer coaches with KEEN's athletes -- children and young adults with disabilities -- KEEN Chicago provides one-to-one coaching and interaction that promotes individual fulfillment. KEEN Chicago serves individuals with such diverse disabilities as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and various developmental and intellectual disabilities. KEEN Chicago's mission is to foster the self-esteem, confidence, skills and talents of our athletes through non-competitive activities, allowing young people facing even the most significant challenges to meet their individual goals. WE CAN'T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU! Join us for a fun aquatics session! No experience as a swim instructor is needed. This is not a swim class, but a chance for our athletes to enjoy some time in the water, learn about water safety and challenge themselves to learn or try something new! Volunteers are needed on-site to assist with leading the athletes to the pool area, equipping life vests or floaties, if needed, and providing assistance and support to our Athletes who may need extra help in order to participate in the activities. Volunteers will be paired 1:1 with Athletes when necessary. For this date, we'll have two one-hour sessions for our Athletes to enjoy the water. Volunteers may sign up for one of the hours or stay for both.

Date Posted: Jun 27, 2025
July 20th - Volunteers Needed for Beach Hangout Program for Youth with Disabilities

Jul 20 - Jul 20 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Chicago, IL 60613

KEEN Chicago provides free sports and recreational programs for youth with disabilities. We have a traditional sports program in the gym as well as programming in areas such as bowling, soccer, dance, and yoga. On this program date, we're going to the beach! Volunteers will be paired 1:1 with Athletes during our sessions. Volunteers are needed on-site to assist with water safety, ensuring Athletes remain in the play area, and providing assistance and support to our Athletes who may need extra help in order to participate in the activities. KEEN serves individuals with such diverse disabilities as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and various developmental and intellectual disabilities. KEEN's mission is to foster the self-esteem, confidence, skills and talents of our athletes through non-competitive activities, allowing young people facing even the most significant challenges to meet their individual goals.

Date Posted: Jun 27, 2025

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Mission Statement

Kids Enjoy Exercise now Chicago is a nonprofit volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities. KEEN Chicago's mission is to foster the self-esteem, confidence, skills and talents of its athletes through non-competitive activities, allowing young people facing even the most significant challenges to meet their individual goals.

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by Ulises Z. (December 11, 2017)

Great organization

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by Desteny R. (November 8, 2017)

I love events like this to join everyone. We are all one at the end of the day despite of differences.

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