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.

Astoria Pool — 19th Street and 23rd Drive, (718) 626-8620;

Liberty Pool — 173rd Street and 106th Avenue, (718) 657-4995;

Fisher Pool — 99th Street and 32nd Avenue, (718) 779-8356.

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

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