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DURHAM, NC · MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026 · PARKS & REC

Safe Swim Lessons - Youth

This week long program will help children to become comfortable in the water and learn basic knowledge and skills for aquatic safety, survival, and recreational swimming.

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

Fig. 01 — Hillside Park

About the event

This week long program will help children to become comfortable in the water and learn basic knowledge and skills for aquatic safety, survival, and recreational swimming. They will develop an awareness of how to stay safe in and around the water. The Swim Safe Program is sponsored by Safe Kids Durham County. NOTE: Children must attend all five days. Parents will receive a presentation on water safety during their child's first lesson on Monday. Registration will only be accepted in person at a disclosed Location and Date TBA.

Ages: Age at least 6 yrs but less than 12y 11m,

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