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Children of color are more vulnerable to water perils than their white peers, grim data show. With that in mind, swimming instructors are stressing safety before swim strokes.
Minneapolis addresses inequity, safety concerns with free swim lessons article
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Organizations are teaming up all over the Twin Cities metro to let families know swim lessons are important and available.
Since free swim lessons at North Commons Park in Minneapolis were announced a week ago, the available spots quickly went from 25% to 100% capacity.
Minneapolis addresses inequity, safety concerns with free swim lessons
Organizations are teaming up all over the Twin Cities metro to let families know swim lessons are important and available.
Aquatics manager for Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Sarah Chillo says her lifeguards have noticed after a year of the pools being closed due to the pandemic, more young swimmers this season are in need of more attention.