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Swim Seattle
Support childcare, community, and recreation across every Seattle neighborhood by making a gift today!
What is Swim Seattle?
Swim Seattle is an initiative that combines the efforts of Associated Recreation Council, Seattle Parks & Recreation and other community partners to remove financial barriers from learning to swim.
Swim Seattle began in 2023 as a pilot by providing a year of free lessons to a cohort of 250 youth. It prioritizes access to those who can’t afford lessons, while also providing workshops to support families and their children in becoming comfortable swimmers and understand water safety.
Donate to Swim Seattle today and help us fund scholarships for swim lessons, purchase swimsuits for youth in need, and continue our drowning prevention and water safety education efforts!
Free Swim Lessons & Early Registration
- Scholarship-eligible participants (all ages, all classes) can register one week before the general public.
- Scholarship-eligible children (ages 6-16) can get free Learn To Swim – Beginning lessons, limit 1 class per quarter.
- Sign up to receive more information or visit your local pool or community center.
Looking for more information? Visit Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Swim Seattle page for more information on scholarships, events, and more!
Community Partners
Swim Seattle is supported by the work of many corporate and non-profit sponsors – ARC is proud to be a community partner alongside all these amazing organizations!
