Detroit Recreation Dept.'s Swim Program Kicks Off Monday

DETROIT (WWJ) - Want to learn how to swim? Here's your chance.

The Detroit Recreation Department's "Learn to Swim" program starts Monday at five rec centers around the city. Classes will be held two days a week over the next 10 weeks.

The cost for the sessions is $10.00. Lessons are offered during adult swim for 18 years and older upon request, and annual center membership is required. Participating centers, along with the hours for the lessons, are as follows:

Adams Butzel Recreation Center
10500 Lyndon - 628-0990
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday, 17 years old and under

Coleman A. Young Recreation Center
2751 Robert Bradby - 628-0998
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday, 6 – 12 years old
Wednesday & Friday, 13 – 17 years old

Heilmann Recreation Center
19601 Crusade - 224-9334
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday, 6 – 12 years old
Wednesday & Friday, 13 – 17 years old

Kemeny Recreation Center
2260 S. Fort - 628-0956
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday & Friday, 17 years old and under

Patton Recreation Center
2301 Woodmere - 628-2000
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday & Friday, 17 years old and under