Western Carolina University

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Western Carolina University will offer the popular Tiny Tot Swim Program and the Youth Swim program throughout spring and summer.

The Tiny Tot Swim Program, designed for children ages 6 months to 5 years old, will be offered May 7-11 and May 14-18; June 11-15 and June 18-22; July 23-27 and July 30-Aug. 3 and from Aug. 6-10 and Aug. 13-17.

Children ages 6 months to 3 years old meet weekdays from 5:15 to 6:05 p.m. Children ages 3 to 5 meet weekdays from 6:10 to 7 p.m.

Three-year-olds may take either class, based on skill level. Each child must be accompanied by at least one adult in the pool.

The May, July and August sessions will be held at WCU’s Reid Pool. The June session will be held at WCU’s Breese Pool. The cost per child is $35 per session.

The Youth Swim Program for children ages 6 and older will be offered in two separate sessions at Reid Pool, weekdays June 11-29 and again from July 2-20. No classes will be held July 4.

Classes are offered at various times from 8:45 to 11:30 a.m., based on the student’s skill level, from beginner through advanced. The cost for the Youth Swim Program is $65 per session.

Michael Creason, instructor for the programs, is retired as an assistant professor in the department of health, physical education and recreation at WCU. He is certified by the American Red Cross to teach infants and children and has been a swimming instructor for 30 years.

Early registration is encouraged. To register, contact Western’s Division of Educational Outreach at (828) 227-7397 or visit the Web site.