Free swim lessons

Beginning this week, Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will offer swim lessons at eight of the city’s pools.

July 14, 2014; 6:00 AM • by Valerie Catrow

This summer Richmond’s Parks and Rec Department will offer free swim lessons at eight of the city pools. Classes are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for ages 5 to 12; classes for 13 and up are available on Friday evening. Lessons are divided into two sessions, with the first running from July 15th through the 24th and the second from August 5th through the 14th.

It’s pretty slim pickings for adults and older kids looking to brush up on their swimming skills, but those planning to take advantage of the classes for the kiddos have several times from which to choose.

Here’s the schedule:

Session 1

Ages 5-12

Dates: July 15th, 17th, 22nd, and 24th
Available course times: 11:00 — 11:45 AM; 11:45 AM — 12:15 PM; 6:00 — 6:45 PM; 6:45 — 7:15 PM
Participating pools: Battery Park, Bellemeade, Blackwell, Fairmount, Powhatan, Randolph, and Woodville

Ages 13 and up

Dates: July 18th and 25th, and August 1st and 8th
Available course time: 6:00 — 6:45 PM
Participating pools: Battery Park, Bellemeade, Blackwell, Fairmount, Powhatan, Randolph, and Woodville

Session 2

Ages 5-12

Dates: August 5th, 7th, 12th, and 14th
Available course times: 11:00 — 11:45 AM; 11:45 AM — 12:15 PM; 6:00 — 6:45 PM; 6:45 — 7:15 PM
Participating pools: Battery Park, Bellemeade, Blackwell, Fairmount, Hotchkiss, Powhatan, Randolph, and Woodville

Note there is no 13 and up option in Session 2.

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To register for lessons, you will need to stop by the specific pool you plan to attend. For more information, visit the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities website, or contact Alethea Tyler at alethea.tyler@richmondgov.com.

Photo by: Philms