North Port Parks & Recreation is inviting the community to make waves and build essential swimming skills at a free, all-ages swim lesson as part of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on June 26 from 8 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. at the North Port Aquatic Center (6205 W. Price Blvd.).
The annual international event was created by the World Waterpark Association to encourage children to learn to swim at hundreds of venues around the world on the same day and to help build awareness about the fundamental importance of teaching swimming to prevent drowning.
In addition to receiving a free swim lesson, attendees will have the chance to browse water safety resources and apply for swim lesson scholarships that are donated by local community partners, such as the Rotary Club of North Port Central.
“The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is a powerful reminder that teaching children to swim is the most effective way to prevent drowning. By participating in this initiative, we’re reinforcing our community’s commitment to water safety and lifelong swimming skills,” said Devon Poulos, aquatics manager. “We look forward to hosting this event each year and creating a fun, memorable day that will teach kids and their families in our community how to be safe in, on and around the water.”
Register at NorthPortFL.gov/WorldsLargestSwimLesson to take part in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson.
To learn more about the North Port Aquatic Center, including hours, facility rules, and safety guidelines, visit NorthPortFL.gov/Pool or call 941-429-PARK (7275), option 2.
Submitted by city of North Port
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: North Port Aquatic Center to host 2025 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
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