There’s nothing quite like the joy of being around water, whether it’s a pool, lake, pond, or ocean, but to truly enjoy it safely, understanding water safety and learning to swim are absolutely essential. Learning to swim isn’t just a skill; it’s a life-saver that empowers us to handle unexpected situations and provides a crucial layer of protection against accidents for ourselves and those around us. Knowing how to swim builds incredible confidence, allowing us to fully participate in all sorts of aquatic fun, from splashing with friends to exploring new underwater worlds, without constant worry.
So, are you and your children confident around water? Let’s make water safety a priority and embrace the invaluable gift of learning to swim, ensuring every splash is a happy and secure one!
The YMCA of Central Massachusetts has teamed up with the City of Worcester to provide FREE water safety swim lessons at a variety of pools and ponds in Worcester. This FREE program is being offered to all interested in the Worcester community.
The goal of this program is to teach participants basic water safety, drowning prevention skills, and to be more comfortable and confident in and around water.
Ages 5 and up. Parents must stay for the entire 30 minute class.
Teen and Adult lessons are also available.
Bell Pond Information
(190 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA)
English – Bell Pond Info Flyer
Coes Pond Beach Information
(225 Mill Street, Worcester, MA)
English – Coes Pond Info Flyer
Crompton Pool Information
(47 Quinsigamond Ave., Worcester, MA)
English – Crompton Pool Info Flyer
Español – Crompton Pool Folleto
Shore Park Information
(115 Shore Drive, Worcester, MA)
English – Shore Park Info Flyer
The program starts on July 6th. Click a link below to register.
Questions?
Contact Karin Anderson, Association Senior Aquatics Director, for more info:
[email protected]
(P) 774.778.5952
Read the article from the Worcester Guardian
Read the article from the Telegram and Gazette
