The Northern Neck Family YMCA recently conduced a successful second grade Learn-to-Swim program, where 63 Lancaster Elementary School second graders took part in eight days of free swim lessons, gaining critical water safety skills and confidence that will last a lifetime.
At the start of the program, the majority of students entered with level 1 skills, many just beginning their journey in the water. For some, it was their very first experience in a structured swim environment.
By the end of the eight-day session, the transformation was undeniable. “In the eight days, we watched these children grow….
