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Get Into the Pool at the Farmington Family YMCA
The Y offers financial assistance to ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn water safety and skills.
The offers adults and kids opportunities this winter to learn water safety skills, develop confidence in and around the water and enjoy the benefits of water exercise.
“Swimming is a fun and enjoyable activity for children and adults alike, and it has many health benefits,” said Michelle Robinson, the YMCA's senior program director. “The Y is committed to providing as many opportunities as possible for everyone to learn basic swimming lessons and water safety practices. We encourage kids and adults to take swim lessons – it’s never too late to learn.”
The Farmington YMCA encourages everyone to have fun in the water, while making safety a top priority, and recommends the following safety tips:
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- Only swim when and where there is lifeguard on duty; never swim alone.
- Adults should constantly watch children in and near the water. If many adults are in the vicinity, designate a “water watcher” so everyone knows who is “on duty.”
- Inexperienced swimmers should take precaution and wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal floatation device (PFD) when in, on or around the water.
- Children who are beginners should stay within arm's reach of an adult in the water.
As a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y works to ensure everyone has an opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. This philosophy drives the Farmington YMCA’s commitment to help children and adults experience the joy and benefits of swimming.
The Farmington YMCA offers programs for children and adults that include swim lessons for ages 6 months and up, family swimming, lap swimming, competitive swim team, masters swim team, lap swimming and water exercise classes.
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To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to participate, financial assistance is available to those in need to help cover the costs.
To learn more about the Farmington YMCA’s swim programs, contact Robinson at 248-306-3062 or mrobinson@ymcametrodetroit.org.
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