Kernes Adaptive Aquatics

Kernes Pool is celebrating its 33rd annual SPLASH-A-THON! Over the years, contributions to this event have made it possible for thousands of people with special needs to experience the joys of therapeutic warm water exercise. This year, we have a very special treat — a drawing for a $300 gift certificate to the fabulous Osteria Al Mare Restaurant on the scenic Monterey Bay. Your donation in any amount automatically enters you to win. And if your name isn’t picked, you’re still a winner! Every dollar you donate goes to the Wendy Marie Sheppard Memorial Scholarship Fund to ensure that children, adults, and elders can continue to exercise, have fun, and be healthy at Kernes Pool. Your kindness and generosity makes SPLASH a success and our programs possible. Thank you!

(To enter the drawing without making a donation, email info@kernespool.org)

51 Years of Service and More!

In 1973, when founder Edith Perry heated up her backyard pool to teach children with disabilities to swim, she never imagined that Kernes Adaptive Aquatics would continue to help thousands of people gain strength and mobility for 50 years. Today our beautiful ADA pool, named in honor of Edith’s mother, provides people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to swim, exercise or just relax in comforting warm water.

Please join Kernes Pool in celebrating its 50th Anniversary. If you, or someone you know, would benefit from warm water exercise, we’re here for you. You can also help children with special needs, adults with disabilities, and elders, through a one-time or monthly donation. Or keep this wonderful organization vital for 50 more years by including Kernes Adaptive Aquatics in your will. Thank you for making Kernes Pool possible, now and into the future!

Feel Good
Be Healthy
Have Fun!

You will be amazed how gentle, warm water exercise relieves pain and helps you build strength.

It’s easy to get started in your own personalized program in our beautiful 92˚ indoor pool.

From your first visit, you will be glad you did.

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Welcome Veterans!

Thanks to a generous donation through the Community Foundation of Monterey County, Kernes Pool is able to offer no-cost therapeutic warm water exercise for veterans through 2025. Since 2013, our Veterans and Military Family Program has provided personalized warm water exercise services for veterans of all ages and abilities. Because land-based movement can present challenges for veterans with special needs, adaptive aquatics is an effective, enjoyable alternative. Kernes Pool thanks the Community Foundation for Monterey County for being a bridge between this donor’s generosity and the needs of our veterans. Veterans are invited to enroll here, or contact us at info@kernespool.org for more information.

Thank you Monterey Peninsula Volunteer Services!

Kernes Pool has received a grant from MPVS for our adaptive aquatic scholarships. MPVS is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to community service, raising funds by operating a Benefit Shop at 655 Broadway Ave., Seaside. To donate merchandise or volunteer with MPVS, please visit www.mpvsbenefitshop.org.

Josephine Kernes Memorial Pool