Swimming Lesson Registration Opens May 4 | News Listing

The City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department will open registration for swimming classes on Monday, May 4, giving kids and households an awesome alternative to arrange for summer time swim season whereas constructing lifelong water security expertise.

Over 300 scholarships are additionally obtainable this 12 months for kids ages 6 months to five years.

Classes start Monday, June 1, 2026. The price is $28 for City of Yuma residents and $42 for non-residents. Lessons can be provided in 4 two-week classes, with morning courses at Marcus Pool (545 W. fifth Street) and night courses at Carver Pool (1250 W. fifth Street), offering added flexibility for households.

To register for swimming classes, go to yumaaz.gov/parksandrec, name (928) 373-5200, or cease by the Parks and Recreation Department on the primary flooring of City Hall. Class area is restricted.

Scholarships are restricted and obtainable on a first-come, first-served foundation for households all through Yuma County. Scholarship requests have to be made by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department straight or visiting in particular person, as they can’t be processed on-line.

Now in its third 12 months, the Greater Yuma Water Safety Alliance (GYWSA) continues to develop entry to swim classes for infants and preschool-aged kids whereas additionally offering free CPR and water security coaching throughout Yuma County.

“Swim lessons are more than a summer activity—they’re a life-saving skill,” stated A.J. Mosqueda, Parks and Recreation Manager. “Through GYWSA, we’re helping families build confidence in the water while giving them the tools to keep their loved ones safe.”

According to the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, formal swimming classes can scale back the danger of drowning by as much as 88% for kids ages 1 to 4. Swim classes are one of many 5 layers of safety promoted by GYWSA, alongside supervision, boundaries and alarms, life jackets, and emergency preparedness.

“Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages one to four, but early swim lessons can significantly reduce that risk and strengthen overall water safety skills and knowledge for families,” stated Ryan Butcher, Deputy Chief Health Officer for the Yuma County Public Health Services District. “That’s why the Health District offers free scholarships — to help more children across the county gain these lifesaving skills.”

Swim lesson scholarships all through Yuma County are supported by the Yuma County Public Health Services District, the Pool & Hot Tub Foundation’s Step Into Swim program, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Pool Safely Grant Program.

Regional Swim Lesson & Scholarship Opportunities
Swim lesson registration for the communities of San Luis, Somerton, and Wellton can even open in May. Limited scholarships can be found in every neighborhood, supported partly by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Pool Safely Grant. Residents are inspired to contact their native Parks and Recreation workplace or go to their metropolis or city web site for extra data.

To study extra about water security or help swim lesson scholarships, go to yumaaz.gov/watersafety.