Submitted by ManitouWakinyan t3_101ci51 in washingtondc
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ReformedBandits t1_j2n7p62 wrote
For babies the biggest thing is getting them used to being in the water and at the pool. You can do that for free at a public swim at a DC Parks and Rec pool. Of course, a class would be helpful for some folks, for a variety of reasons, but it's not really necessary until the kid gets to 3-ish years old.
Source - I taught YMCA/American Red Cross swimming for 15 years, including baby classes
nakoros t1_j2mopse wrote
DC DPR offers free lessons, I think. At least, their website says it's free (when I click on the registration link it says $40-80)
J-Team07 t1_j2p08au wrote
Just be aware that “swim lessons” at this age don’t result in them being able to swim. It’s about getting them comfortable in the water. It will be years of lessons before they can swim independently.
Dcdcdcdcdc51 t1_j2mx8yo wrote
DC Parks and Rec have low cost lessons. But they fill up super quickly so you basically need to sign on the minute they come available each season.
Zoroasker t1_j303xtp wrote
Does anyone know when the registration windows open? Last one was 11/1...
BottomBorn t1_j2msruw wrote
I know the Edgewood Rec Center is free for membership. I’m not sure if their classes are free too.
MrSpontaneous t1_j2mz7ho wrote
Edgewood Rec doesn't have a pool.
BottomBorn t1_j2n7ygf wrote
My bad! I thought it did for some reason.
pomegranatecloud t1_j2mnfhb wrote
Free? 🤣
ManitouWakinyan OP t1_j2mnjhy wrote
Yes, it's something offered in a lot of cities. Poor kids also need to not drown.
ForThe99andthe2000s_ t1_j2muaq0 wrote
You can apply for parks and rec grants to cover the cost
Dresden0913 t1_j2mofh5 wrote
DC Parks and Rec has swim lessons for babies-- $40 for 6 or 8 weeks at pools throughout the city. That's as close to free as I've seen.