Swimming lessons for kids

Whether you’re a tot or a teen — Parks and Recreation and the City Parks Foundation want you to learn how to swim.

In partnership with the American Red Cross, the annual Learn to Swim program teaches tots (ages 1 to 5) and children (6 to 14) to back stroke, breast stroke and stay afloat.

The three course session is offered free at city pools throughout the five boroughs.

Registration for session one, July 7 through July 23, is July 6 from 9 to 11 am.

Registration for Session two, July 27 through August 11, is July 26 from 9 to 11 am.

Registration for session three, August 13 through August 27, is August 12 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Crotona Swimming Pool — 1700 Fulton Avenue, (718) 822-4440;

Claremont Swimming Pool — East 170th Street and Clay Avenue, (718) 901-4792;

Mapes Swimming Pool — 2100 Mapes Avenue, (718) 364-8876;

Mullaly Swimming Pool — 40 East 164th Street, (718) 538-7083;

Floating Pool — Tiffany Street and Viele Avenue, (718) 430-4601.

For additional information visit www.nyc.gov/parks or call 311.

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