Kids & Family
Teen Swim Hours Going On All Summer At Philadelphia Pools
"Pool Pop-Ups" feature free food, drinks, lifeguard challenges, and door prizes for teens at various pools around the city.
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Head Lifeguard Will Coleman is looking for the best swimmers in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation is hosting "Pool Pop-Ups" all summer for teenagers 13 and up. They can get a snack and drink, and test their swimming skills with some of the department's lifeguards.
Swim sessions are lead by Coleman, who wants to know if any teenager in the city can outswim him, Parks and Rec said.
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Teens can also sign up for free swim lessons and lifeguard certification courses.
"Come meet your lifeguards, get free food and prizes, and learn what it takes to be a Philly pool hero!"
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The full schedule is below:
July 14
6 – 7 p.m.
Mill Creek Playground
July 16
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center
July 21
6 – 7 p.m.
McVeigh Recreation Center
July 27
6 – 7 p.m.
Shepard Recreation Center
August 6
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Francisville Rec Center
August 13
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
J. Finnegan Playground
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