Aquatics

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Aquatics Program offers quality classes, year-round, to our SMSC students.

Swimming is an enjoyable social and/or recreational experience that also provides a broad spectrum of health benefits. Swimming promotes cardiovascular and respiratory fitness, range of motion, coordination, balance, flexibility and fun!

Adaptive Swim Team Training

Adaptive Swim Team Training is for for swimmers who want to train and compete.

Our own SMSC Triton’s Swim Team (ages 8 – 75) competes in a variety of local swim meets. The cost is $250.00 per season.

For further information, please call our Aquatics Manager at 619-442-5129 ext. 113

Year Round Pool Rentals

Rent our beautiful, warm water, garden setting pool by the hour.
Perfect for birthday parties, receptions, staff parties, aquatic getaways or just for fun.

Other Programs
and Specializations

Adaptive Computer Training

This innovative program trains adults with developmental disabilities to learn basic computer skills using adaptive technology equipment that meets each student’s individual need.

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Culinary Arts Training

These courses qualify students to prepare and serve daily meals. SMSC’s goal is to teach skills that will help students find employment opportunities in the food service industry.

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Employment Services

SMSC’s Employment Services Program is a community-based program that serves adults with developmental disabilities who are in the process of acquiring vocational skills, and generally need support and direction in obtaining and retaining employment.

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Linguistics

Developing communication skills is important. At SMSC a licensed speech/language pathologist assesses individual speech and language abilities and provides instruction and activities in small group settings.

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Organic Garden

Our two-acre organic garden site includes a flourishing natural habitat; complete with ADA approved meandering pathways, contemplative spaces and opportunities to commune with nature. In addition, our gardens serve as a reality-based work training environment.

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Sophie's Gallery

In the 1970s, SMSC expanded its curriculum to offer its first art classes. Many students who had not been able to express themselves through traditional means were sharing their once hidden feelings through vibrant, original works of art on canvas, wood, glass and other media.

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Activity Center

Activity Center programs focus on the development and maintenance of the functional skills required for self-advocacy, community integration and employment.

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Adult Development Center

The goal of the Adult Development Center program is to offer a variety of opportunities, which aim at increasing the level of independence, as well as improve the overall “quality of life” for those we serve.

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Behavior Modification

The purpose of this program — which is offered on a consumer-to-staff ratio of 1:3 — is to increase consumers’ level of independence, and decrease their level of behaviors, while they are involved in work and other meaningful activities.

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Senior Program

This program is open to those aged 50 and over. Our primary focus is the promotion of an environment that is conducive to the discovery of recreational alternatives, the improvement of an individual’s leisure skills, and enhancement of the retirement experience for our senior population.

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Self Determination

Enroll in our regular programs or specialty programs, but manage services outside of San Diego Regional Center.

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