Date: Sun Jun 08, 2:00 PM CDT - Sun Jun 08, 3:00 PM CDT
Category:
- Healthy Living
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Brownies
Girl Scouts River Valleys' new Swim to Learn program
aims to equip 2th to 12th grade girls with life-saving water safety
skills and swimming fundamentals, with the focus on serving
predominately BIPOC communities in North Minneapolis. In partnership
with V3
Sports, this seven-week program provides an inclusive, safe space
for girls in Minneapolis to overcome barriers in aquatic safety,
fostering confidence and resilience!
Price: $0
Registration Closes Jun 2
No Girl Scout membership is required! Please register to the Younger Team (meeting on Sunday afternoons) if the swimmer is currently in Grades 2-8; or the older team (meeting on Thursday mornings) if currently in Grades 9-12. Each swimmer will receive a swim starter kit with a few swim essentials: a swim cap, goggles and a water bottle!
Adults: A parent and/ or guardian is required for each girl on the younger team. Adults will have a space to sit in the lobby and can enjoy Soul Bowl Restaurant attached to the lobby. Blinds to the pool will be closed for the privacy of children and those of varying religious backgrounds.
Information:
- Location: V3 sports complex- 701 Plymouth Ave. North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- 7 sessions, 1 session a week on Sunday afternoons
- Begins Sunday, June 8th-Sunday July 27th (skipping Sunday July 6th )
- Time: 2:00 pm- 3:00pm; One exception: June 22nd: 12:00 pm - 1 pm
- 1 adult required per youth
- Each swimmer must bring a signed waiver to the first day
V3 has offered to lend swimsuits to those who do not own one. These will be available at each swim lesson to use and return. Sizes vary from youth to adult sizes. Here is the sizing chart for reference: https://reddiset.com/pages/female-speedo-size-charts. Swimmers are encouraged to swim in clothing that respects their needs and beliefs. Leggings and long-sleeved shirts are allowed for those who need it.
Please reach out to naomi.bunker@girlscoutsrv.org if you have questions or interest in borrowing a suit for lessons!
What to Bring:
- Towel (maybe)
- Swim starter kit (will be given out the first day!)
- Waiver signed by parent
- Younger team: parent or guardian
- Shoes for outside of the pool
- Change of clothes for after the pool (and if swimsuit will be borrowed)
- Bag for wet clothes if bringing your own swimsuit
Cancellation: If you need to cancel your registration for this event, please notify us at girlscouts@girlscoutsrv.org or 800-845-0787.
