NYC Parks’ free Learn to Swim lottery now open

NYC Parks is bringing back its free swimming instruction for toddlers ages 1 ½ to 5 and children ages 6 to 17. The program covers basic water safety and advanced techniques across three main sessions running from July 6 through August 21, with an additional advanced week late in August.

Due to high demand, participants are selected via an online lottery system starting June 12. Local Brooklyn locations hosting classes include McCarren Pool in Williamsburg, Kosciuszko Pool in Bed-Stuy, and Sunset Pool in Sunset Park. Families must register each child separately and confirm their spot within three days if selected.

Summary by Dispatch AI — read the full story at Brooklyn Bridge Parents.