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PITTSTON – The Greater Pittston YMCA is ramping up two swimming programs for the fall of 2024 including free-swimming lessons for children.
Step Into Swim classes will take place every Tuesday from 6 to 6:30 p.m. from Sept. 17 through to Nov. 5. The classes are free for children ages 6-12. Space is limited.
“This is a scholarship program, broken into two swim sessions, giving access to families who cannot afford an eight-week swim lesson,” Samantha Reinhardt, Greater Pittston YMCA Aquatic Program coordinator, said. “To register, the families will need to fill out a financial aid form.”
Regular swimming lesson sessions will be available from Aug. 19 through Sept. 28 and Sept. 30 through Nov. 9.
“The swim lessons we provide are for all ages and help to develop competency in swimming alongside confidence and endurance,” Reinhardt added. “Instruction is delivered in a caring atmosphere by certified instructors who give students personalized attention and encouragement.”
Age groups for the Pittston YMCA are as follows: Swim Starters: 6 months to 3 years; Preschool: 3 years to 5 years; School Age: 5 years to 12 years; and Private Lessons: 3 years and up.
Preschool: Mondays from 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
School Age: Mondays from 5:50 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
Swim Starters: Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
School Age: Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pricing for swim lessons are $60 for family, $80 for members, $120 for nonmembers. Private lessons, per lesson, $35 for members and $50 for nonmembers.
For further information regarding swimming at the Greater Pittston YMCA, contact Sam Reinhardt at sam.reinhardt@wvymca.org.
