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To promote water safety and reduce the risk to the population that is most at risk of own death, the Yuma County Public Health Services District (Health District) is excited to offer 114 free swimming lessons to local children between six months and five years. This has brought the Health District to free swimming lessons for young people in Yuma County, bringing the total number of lessons offered over the past two years to 225.
“The Health District is proud to have offered these free lessons for the second year in a row and are fully committed to getting them back next year,” said Ryan Butcher, public relations coordinator for the Yuma County Health District.
“Own death is the main cause of death for children aged 1 to 4 across the country, including Yuma County. We know that learning to swim at an early age will significantly reduce the likelihood of drowning.
These lessons are designed to provide children with essential water safety skills, from confidence in water to learning basic swimming skills. “By introducing children to water in a safe and structured environment, we lay the foundation for lifelong safety and confidence around the water,” says Angenette Mosqueda, recreation manager for Parks and Recreation Department.
Swimming lesson registration will begin on Monday, May 5, 2025 through the Parks and Recreation Department of Yuma City. Classes are offered in both the Marcus pool in the morning and the Carver pool in the evening. Each class runs for 45 minutes, five days a week for two weeks, excluding national holidays.
The available classes available for free scholarships are:
- “Guppy/Turtle” – For infants and toddlers (6 months to 3 years)
- “Starfish” – For preschool children (3-5 years)
To register, families can sign up in one of three ways:
- Online at the Yuma Parks and Recreation website https://www.yumaaz.gov/government/parks-recreation
- Please call 928-373-5200
- 85364 in the city of Yuma Park and Recreation Office, located in one City Plaza in Yuma, Arizona.
Several local organizations, including the Yuma County Public Health Services District, integrated in 2023, form the Great Yuma Water Safety Union (GYWSA).
The contributions of the Health District Swimming Scholarship are only part of a unified effort aimed at advancing water safety awareness to prevent Drunking in Yuma County.
For more information about the scholarship, please contact Ryan Butcher at Ryan.butcher@yumacountaz.gov.
For more information about registration or class, please call the Yuma Parks and Recreation Department at 928-373-5200 or visit the website www.yumaaz.gov/government/parks-recreation.
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