Category: Learn To Swim
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New York City Nonprofit Provides Free Swimming Lessons To Underserved Communities | Voice of America
In an effort to prevent drownings and give kids a chance to learn how to play safely in water, Rising Tide Effect teaches youth how to swim in a pool as well as an ocean. June Hsu and Rendy Wicaksana report.
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YMCA Gets Grant For Free Swim Lessons, Lifeguard Training | WAVY TV 10
The YMCA of South Hampton Roads has received a grant for more than $155,000 from POOLCORP.
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How Gaza Swimming Club Founders Help Members Flee War | The Project
Mo Saleh helped launch Gaza’s first-ever Nippers in 2023 after training to become a lifeguard on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. But nine months on, he and his family are in limbo after fleeing from Gaza.
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Carolina Moment: Longtime YWCA Aquatics Director Has Taught Thousands How To Swim | WLOS News 13
Kitty Schmidt is the now-retired aquatics director of the YWCA of Asheville. The former state-champion and Olympic trial swimmer has taught thousands of children how to swim over the years. Read WLOS News 13
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Swim South Florida: A Broward County Program Offers Free Swim Lessons For Children | WPLG Local 10
A Broward man has made it his mission to help children learn how to swim in Broward County.
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What You Need To Know About Swimming Safely For Your Family | Good Morning America
The CDC reports that drowning deaths were higher in recent years. Muneki Kamata, Director of Operations and Aquatics for Penguin City Swim, shares tips on how to swim safely this summer.
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Swimming Classes Don’t Have To Be Expensive. Here’s Where To Find Free Ones | KSAT 12
The City of San Antonio offers free swimming classes, but the trick is to be ready to sign up for them as soon as registration opens, or you’ll be put on a waiting list.
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Local Swim School Highlighting The Importance Of Swim Safety For Everyone | WCBD NEWS 2
Swimming is a popular activity enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities as the weather warms up in the summer.
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Lincoln High School Athletes Receive Free Swim Lessons Funded By Grant | CBS 8 San Diego
The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA just received a grant to help high school kids learn how to swim. Jack and Jill of America, the organization behind the grant, says its especially important for low income children and people of color who are at much higher risk of drowning than others. On Wednesday, instead of learning…