The World's Largest Swimming Lesson

The City of Davis is participating in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson (WLSL) to bring awareness of the importance of teaching children to swim to help prevent drowning. Simultaneously at 8am PST, around the world, hundreds of organizations will offer the lesson in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record ™.

Tragically, drowning is the second cause of unintended injury-related death of children ages 1-14 in the US. In fact, more than one in four fatal drowning victims are children aged 14 and younger. The WLSL program works to promote drowning prevention through education by focusing the energy of thousands of participants on a clear and specific message all at the same time.  In 2010, aquatic facilities, ranging from New York to California, Mexico to Dubai, all taught the same swimming lesson at the same time with one goal in mind-send the message that Swimming Lessons Save Lives ™.

This event is open to persons 4 years and older - adults are welcome too!

Please register in advance at:

• Arroyo Pool, 2000 Shasta Drive
  Hours: Monday-Friday, 4:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m.
• Manor Pool, 1525 Tulip Lane
  Hours (beginning Tuesday May 31): Monday-Friday, 4:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m.

While event registration is being taken at both Arroyo and Manor Pools, the event will be held at Manor Pool, 1525 Tulip Lane.

Space is limited, so register early!

What you need to know:

• You need to arrive at 7:30 a.m. to complete World Record paperwork and be assigned to an instructor.
• The lesson begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. (around the world!)
• The lesson will last 45 minutes.
• We will have some light refreshments for you after the lesson!
• Bring or wear your swimsuit, sunscreen, and swim diaper (if applicable to your child).
• Your go-getter attitude - you’re helping break the Guinness World Record™!

Due to the record breaking component, by signing up you are committing to participating and helping break the World Record. If you sign up, and later know you cannot make it, please notify us in advance.

For more information, please call the Community Services Department at (530) 757-5626.