💦 Everyone in the Pool: Free Swim Lessons in Metro Detroit Help Bridge the Gap in Water Safety
The Everyone in the Pool initiative by Huron-Clinton Metroparks is transforming water safety in Metro Detroit by offering free swim lessons to children and adults. With over 3,100 participants in 2024 alone, the program is breaking down barriers for underserved communities and helping to close the racial gap in swimming ability. Lessons are offered at schools and YMCA locations across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties. This growing effort not only teaches life-saving skills but also builds confidence and promotes lifelong health for families throughout Southeast Michigan.