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Jim Desmond Grant Swim Lessons

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Funding Amount

Free group swim lessons (100 participants per month)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Jim Desmond Grant Swim Lessons

Status: Past program (offered June-August, likely 2025 or earlier)

Geographic Scope: San Diego County, CA - Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA

Focus Areas:

  • Swim instruction and water safety education

  • Youth recreation and health

    • Program Description:
    Sponsored by Supervisor Jim Desmond and the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors through the County Community Enhancement program. The grant funded 300 free group swim lessons across summer months (June, July, August), with 100 participants each month.

    Eligibility:

  • Open to: All interested individuals

  • No eligibility requirements - not limited to YMCA members or current swim participants

  • Age: Children (specific age range not specified)

    • What Was Funded:

  • Group swim lessons delivered by certified instructors

  • Personalized instruction in a caring atmosphere

  • Lessons focused on swimming competency, confidence, and endurance

    • Program Details:

  • Lessons held only on Saturdays

  • Free month of group swim lessons for 100 participants each month

  • Each program maxed out at certain capacity

  • Waivers required before registration

    • Contact Information:

  • Aquatics Director: Melissa Rodriguez

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Waitlist available upon request

    • Additional Notes:
    Swimming emphasized as both a life skill and enrichment activity. The program highlighted the importance of water safety competency development alongside confidence building.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Registration Method: Online registration

    Requirements Before Registration:
    1. Sign parental waiver
    2. Set up YMCA account
    3. Access online registration portal

    How to Find Classes:

  • Look for class name followed by "Jim Desmond Grant" in the registration system

    • Registration Details:

  • Limited to 100 participants per month

  • Each program maxed at certain capacity

  • Classes offered Saturdays only

    • Waitlist:

  • If classes full, email Aquatics Director Melissa Rodriguez at [email protected] to join waitlist

    • Additional Resources:

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsrecreation

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