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DURHAM, NC · MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 · PARKS & REC

Swim Lessons - Adult

This American Red Cross program is designed for beginners and intermediate-level swimmers.

parksswimfitnesseducationadultsRegistration required

Running shoes and a water bottle on a porch, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — Campus Hills Pool

About the event

This American Red Cross program is designed for beginners and intermediate-level swimmers. Students will be grouped according to skill level on the first day of class. Topics of instruction include basic aquatic skills, swimming strokes, personal water safety skills, and basic water rescue. If you want to become a better swimmer, this program will help you reach this goal. There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Ages: 18 yrs +,

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