Idaho Falls Aquatic Center to offer free swimming lessons

If you’ve ever wanted to learn to swim, here’s your chance.

On Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department will be providing a free 25-minute swim lesson to registered participants.

Aquatic Center staff will be teaching basic swimming and safety skills to children ages 3 to 16. Parents may attend but don’t need to get in the water because nationally certified instructors will take care of everything.

During the lesson, staff will also evaluate swimmers for placement in the Red Cross Swim Lesson Program or the Surfers Swim Team. Those who participate will also have the first opportunity to sign up for swim lessons and Surfers Swim Team for the entire summer.

In order to take part in the free swimming lesson, you must register online HERE or by calling (208) 612-8519.

The free swim lessons are held at the Wes Deist Aquatic Center located at 149 7th Street in Idaho Falls.