As part of their ongoing commitment to water safety, The Community YMCA is pleased to offer Learn to Swim Week, a national YMCA initiative for first-time swimmers in the community. Aimed at participants with little or no swimming experience, this 5-day program introduces them to the aquatic environment, teaches basic learn-to-swim skills, and increases water awareness for the participants and their families. With the summer fast approaching, the Y is committed to helping children, families and all residents feel safe in and around water.
“We are pleased to offer this outreach program to the community and keep it affordable for all participants,” said The Community YMCA President and CEO Rhonda Anderson. “Learn to Swim Week reflects the Y’s commitment to social responsibility by giving our neighbors basic swimming skills and teaching them how to be safe in and around water.”
Since 2008, Learn to Swim Week has helped nearly 1,000 participants develop basic water safety skills. Last year was the first year the program was open to all ages, children to adults.
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“We’re happy that we can provide such a great community outreach water safety program for all ages,” said Rebecca Rivera, aquatics director at the Y’s Family Health & Wellness Center. “We also encourage area parents to make sure that their children’s caretakers know water safety and how to swim.”
Classes are offered from ages 6 months to adult, during the week of June 24-28 at the Y’s Family Health and Wellness Center, 166 Maple Ave., Red Bank.
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Registration is now open and must be done in person. Participants’ school ID or recent report card is needed. Space is limited and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Fee is $15 for the week of five lessons.
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About The Community YMCA
The Y is a leading nonprofit charity that strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Community YMCA serves more than 20,000 residents in greater Monmouth County through programs such as: preschool, before and after school care, health and wellness, leadership, arts enrichment, personal and family counseling and summer day camp. With a mission to serve all, more than $1.5 million in reduced and free membership fees and programs is provided annually by the Y to individuals and families in need. This is made possible through the Y’s financial assistance program, funded by generous donors who have joined our cause to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. For more information, visit TheCommunityYMCA.org.
