HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-02 Adaptive Aquatics Swim Program at Pahoa Pool -- press release
Harry Kim
Roxcie L. Waltjen
Mayor
Director
Maurice C. Messina
Wil Okabe
Deputy Director
Managing Director
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
(808) 961-8311 Fax (808) 961-8411
Email: parks_recreation@hawaiicounty.gov
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/
NEWS RELEASE
May 2, 2019
Adaptive Aquatics Learn-to-Swim Program Beginning June 2019
The Department of Parks and Recreation, Aquatics Section, announces the start of a
new adaptive aquatics learn-to-swim program at the Pahoa Pool. This program is for
children with intellectual disabilities who may have a hard time learning in a traditional
swim lesson setting. This program will be for beginning-level swimmers ages 3 to 7, and
will focus on water safety and skill development.
Session One: June 17, 19, 24, 26 9:00-9:45 a.m.
Session Two: July 1, 3, 8, 10 9:00-9:45 a.m.
Session Three: July 15, 17, 22, 24 9:00-9:45 a.m.
Registration starts now, and will be ongoing throughout the three sessions.
All potential participants must complete an in-water assessment prior to registering. To
schedule an assessment please contact the ADA Recreation Specialist, Kelly Deleon at
961-8681.
Each class will be limited to three swimmers. Program cost will be $10 per keiki per
session.
For more information please contact the Parks & Recreation ADA Specialist at 961-
8681.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.