PHOTO courtesy of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson.
Lots of area swimming lesson spots are participating in the 16th Annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) on Thursday, June 26. The massive, global event spans 24 hours across multiple time zones and promotes water safety. The FREE swimming lesson at participating facilities aims to provide a fun and engaging swimming lesson for all who participate. Simply show up at one of the local participating schools to participate!
What’s the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson?
Organized by the World Waterpark Association, the WLSL launched in 2010 to raise awareness about drowning prevention. The event brings together aquatic facilities and swim instructors around the world to teach basic swimming skills and water safety. Swimming curriculum is provided by the WLSL.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of death for U.S. children ages 1 to 4. It’s also the second leading cause for children ages 5 to 14. The WLSL aims to make it heard that swimming lessons save lives.
Local facilities participating in the WLSL include:
Goldfish Swim School – Franklin
113 Murfreesboro Road, STE 201
Franklin, TN 37064
More than 130 Goldfish Swim Schools across North America are teaming up for the WLSL this year. Reach out to find out how your child can participate: 615-265-6804.
Gordon Jewish Community Center (JCC)
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
801 Percy Warner Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37205
The event is in partnership with The Nashville Dolphins, SeaLovesSwim, Ms. Amy’s Swim School, Nashville Swim Academy, Ms. Anna’s Swim School, Camp Davis, Akiva Nashville, Scuba Shack Nashville, Henry Horton State Park, Worden Aquatics, and the Fairview Boys and Girls Club. Learn more about how you can get your child invoved by calling Amy at Gordon JCC Aquatics (615) 418-6220.
Swim & Play Swim School
1100 Airport Center Dr.
Nashville, TN 37214-3733
Reach out to find out how your child can participate: 615-240-1867.
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