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Learn To Swim Program

Hilliard Pool 

3020 Le Tulle

Bay City Parks and Recreation wants you to Learn to Swim!  We offer lessons for residents ages 6 – months and up.  Swim Lessons are offered at the Hilliard Pool in May, June and July.  All classes are held Tuesday – Friday for 8 days.

Learning to swim is an integral part of a child’s safety and development, and swimming is a skill that lasts a lifetime. Swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning and build whole body strength. Exposing a child to swimming at a young age will provide them with a recreational activity they can continue to enjoy throughout the rest of their lives!  

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages one to four, and the second-leading cause for children under 14. Furthermore, according to research conducted by the USA Swimming Foundation, 64% of African-American, 45% of Hispanic/Latino, and 40% of Caucasian children have little to no swimming ability.  With the summer swimming season quickly approaching, it is vital to spread the message about the importance and benefits of learning to swim.

Infant lessons (ages 6 months – 3 years) require a parent or guardian in the water with the child at all times.  The cost for this 8-session, 30-minute class is $35.

Youth lessons for ages 4 – 12 years old are broken down into two categories 3 – 7-year-olds and 8 – 12-year-olds.  The cost for this 8-session 45-minute class is $45.

Session dates:

Session I                         May 31^st – June 10^th                  evening classes

Session II                       June 14^th – 24^th                           morning classes

Session III                      July 12^th – 22^nd                           evening classes

Session IV                      July 26^th – August 5^th                  morning classes

Class schedule and descriptions are on-line at: https://www.cityofbaycity.org/331/Swim-Lessons.  

There are 2 ways to register: 

1. On-line at https://www.cityofbaycity.org/190/Parks-Recreation (then click on the Events & Programs button) or 
2. In person at the Parks and Recreation Offices at 1209 10^th Street, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For more information on swim lessons, how to become a lifeguard contact Mark Carter at 979-323-1660 (Parks and Recreation) or via e-mail at mcarter@cityofbaycity.org or parks-rec@cityofbaycity.org.  Follow us on Facebook @BCPAR, Instagram @BCPARD and Twitter @baycity_parks.

 Whatever it is that you want to do – Get Your Play On in Bay City!