Just saw this on the Parks Department web site — looks like it’s the follow-up to the "Learn to Swim" program that was cut in the 2009-2010 city budget.  Neat to see that Parks found a way to continue free/discounted swim lessons for kids despite budget cuts!

School of "FISH"

Beginning January 2009

School of FISH (Fun Instruction in our Swimming Holes) is a specially priced, beginning swimming lesson program for families. Learn beginning swimming skills with your school-aged child in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

School of FISH offers discount pricing of $2 per lesson for a paired parent and child. Your first session (10 classes) is free with a voucher. Please register ahead of time in person at one these three pools, online or over the phone.

This program is intended for elementary and middle school-aged children and their parents. Each child must be accompanied 1:1 in the water by an adult.

Beginning swimming skills taught in this program include water adjustment, bubble blowing, breath holding, kicking on front, back float and using a life jacket.

Join our School of FISH! Have some fun! Jump in the pool!

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