Diving In
Swimming is a foundational piece—and a highlight—of every Horizons program. With swim lessons three times each week in Westminster’s pool, our students not only learn a life-saving skill, but they also build resilience and confidence that transfers into the classroom and beyond.
Benefits of learning to swim:
Swimming is a foundational piece—and a highlight—of every Horizons program. With swim lessons three times each week in Westminster’s pool, our students not only learn a life-saving skill, but they also build resilience and confidence that transfers into the classroom and beyond.
Benefits of learning to swim:
- Promotes mental and physical health
- Ensures safety when children are in and around the water
- Encourages attention to detail and commitment to a goal
- Teaches resilience as students overcome obstacles and fears
- Inspires a healthy lifestyle
- Introduces a competitive sport
Horizons at Westminster was chosen as one of 124 youth programs from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim lesson providers to receive grant money in 2024. The grant award will support our continued efforts to provide free swim lessons for all our Horizons students. Millions of individuals have received the lifesaving gift of swim lessons through the USA Swimming Foundation’s network of swim lesson providers, comprised of more than 1,500 qualified lesson providers across the nation. To learn more, visit www.usaswimming.org/foundation. |