Jim Desmond Grant Swim Lessons

Funder: Supervisor Jim Desmond and the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors

Geographic Scope: San Diego County

Program Focus: Subsidized swimming instruction for youth

This grant provides 100 participants per month with a FREE MONTH of group swim lessons during June, July, and August. In total, the grant funds 300 free group swim lessons for the summer.

Key Details

• Location: Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA
• Schedule: Saturday classes only
• Eligibility: Open to all interested participants with no eligibility requirements
• Requirement: Do NOT need to be a YMCA member or current swim participant
• Instruction: Delivered by certified instructors with personalized attention

What the Program Provides

Swimming instruction that develops:

• Competency in swimming
• Confidence and endurance
• Life-saving skills in a caring atmosphere

Registration

• Online registration available (participants must have waiver signed and account set up prior)
• Look for class names followed by "Jim Desmond Grant"
• Lessons limited to 100 participants per month
• Contact: Melissa Rodriguez, Aquatics Director at [email protected] to join waitlist

Background

Swimming is recognized as both a critical life skill and an enriching activity. The program addresses the societal need to provide accessible water safety education to youth in San Diego County.

How to Apply

1. Prepare Required Documents
   • Parent/guardian waiver (must be signed before registration)
2. Create Account
   • Set up YMCA account online (required before registration access)
3. Register Online
   • Visit the swim lessons registration page
   • Look for class names followed by "Jim Desmond Grant"
   • Select desired month (June, July, or August)
   • Complete online registration
4. Alternative: Waitlist
   • Email Aquatics Director Melissa Rodriguez at [email protected]
   • Request to join waitlist if desired classes are full

Important Notes

• Lessons are limited to 100 participants each month
• Registration closes when capacity is reached for each month
• No YMCA membership required
• All materials provided by YMCA