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DURHAM, NC · TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 · PARKS & REC

Swim Lessons - Youth Beginner

The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program consists of several comprehensive levels that teach children of varying abilities how to swim skillfully and safely.

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Books, a notebook, and a desk lamp, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — Edison Johnson Aquatic Ctr

About the event

The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program consists of several comprehensive levels that teach children of varying abilities how to swim skillfully and safely. Each level includes training in basic water safety. All aquatic and safety skills are taught in a logical progression. Prerequisites for each level are: Beginner: No pre-requisites; new to the pool, needing to learn water adjustment skills and basic stroke techniques. Intermediate: Able to fully submerge head, able to swim at least 15 yards (half of pool length) of both front crawl and elementary backstroke.

Ages: Age at least 6 yrs but less than 12 yrs,

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