Concord Housing to Fund Swimming Lessons Again this Summer

CONCORD, NH - The city of Concord Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce, for a second year, a generous sponsorship from the Concord Housing + Redevelopment Authority that will allow Concord and Penacook children to take part in free swim lessons this summer, according to a press statement.

Learning to swim is an integral part of a child’s safety and development, according to the recreation department. Swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning, build whole body strength, and swimming is a skill that lasts a lifetime. Exposing a child to swimming at a young age will provide them with a recreational activity that they can continue to enjoy throughout the rest of their lives.

“It is with great excitement that we once again accept this very generous sponsorship from the Concord Housing + Redevelopment Authority,” said Laura Bryant, Parks and Recreation Supervisor. “Last summer, 664 children registered for swim lessons. It has always been our desire that we reach all members of the Concord and Penacook community and, with this sponsorship, we are hopeful that we will be able to broaden our reach even further this summer.”

John Hoyt, the Executive Director of Concord Housing + Redevelopment Authority, added “Providing the children of the Concord/Penacook community the opportunity to participate in swim lessons, regardless of their monetary position, is a fundamental piece in providing them with a solid skill that will not only help save lives but also provide them a lifetime of fun.”

With this sponsorship, each Concord/Penacook child will be able to receive a two week session of swim lessons (eight classes) for free. Pre-registration is required for all swim lessons and registration will begin on May 10. The Concord Parks and Recreation Department offers swim lessons at five of its seven neighborhood pools. The city’s seven outdoor pools will open for the season on June 18, 2016.