Cincinnati swimming pools are back in action, and it’s important to know how to swim before you take a dip. On Tuesday, the Cincinnati Recreation Commission and several organizations announced a free summer program that offers swimming lessons to everyone% of our Afro-American populations nationwide cannot swim, so CRC, YMCA, 3CDC and the Children’s Hospital are providing this opportunity to learn to swim with their generous donation, “said CRC Director Daniel Betts. He grew up in poverty and learning to swim was not an option for him He believes it is crucial to make swimming affordable for everyone. And it has been teaching since it reopened in 2017 thanks to this citywide initiative, “said 3CDC spokeswoman Christy Samad. “This year alone, we’re partnering with Children’s to reach approximately 550 people.” Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in children aged 1 to 14, but the program isn’t just for children. Adults of all ages are invited to to participate in it. “It’s not just about children learning to swim,” said Betts. “You can come as an adult. You can also come as a senior.” Classes start on Saturday and last until the end of July. Click here to login.
CINCINNATI –
Cincinnati Pools are back in action, and knowing how to swim before you take a dip in the pool is important.
On Tuesday, the Cincinnati Recreation Commission and several organizations announced a free summer program that offers swimming lessons for everyone.
“We know that 60% of our African American population nationwide cannot swim, so CRC, YMCA, 3CDC and the Children’s Hospital are giving this opportunity to learn to swim with their generous donation,” said CRC Director Daniel Betts said.
Betts said he grew up in poverty and that learning to swim is not an option for him.
He believes it is crucial to make swimming affordable for everyone.
And that’s thanks to this city-wide initiative.
“Since reopening in 2017, we have been able to complete around 600 hours of instruction,” said 3CDC spokeswoman Christy Samad. “This year alone, we are reaching around 550 people through our partnership with Children’s.”
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in children aged 1 to 14, but the program is not just for children.
Adults of all ages are invited.
“This is not just about children learning to swim,” said Betts. “You can come as an adult. You can also come as a senior.”
Classes start on Saturday and last until the end of July.
To register, click on Here.
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