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Everyone in the Pool Free Swim Lessons offers swim lessons that include an introduction to swimming and basic water safety skills. Certified instructors work with participants at their level during these free swim lessons.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Registration for January – April 2026 swim lessons is coming in December 2025.
• Price: FREE swim lessons
In partnership with multiple community organizations located within the five county area in southeast Michigan, the Metroparks are working with partners to offer free swim lessons through this program. In 2021, the Metroparks worked with an external consultant to identify the barriers to swim instruction and the gaps in water safety. More than 3,000 children and adults in southeast Michigan received free swim lessons in 2024 through the Everyone in the Pool initiative. The Metroparks announced and launched a 5-year plan in 2023 to expand free swim lesson efforts. Free swim lessons are in high demand and fill quickly, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, with families able to register each child for one session of free lessons. The Metroparks state their mission as: “To bring the benefits of parks and recreation to the people of southeast Michigan. All the people. All their lives.” Metroparks are committed to improving water safety so that all Michiganders can safely and confidently enjoy the pools, lakes and rivers the state has to offer.
Last updated January 5, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Registration for January – April 2026 swim lessons is coming in December 2025.
• Price: FREE swim lessons
In partnership with multiple community organizations located within the five county area in southeast Michigan, the Metroparks are working with partners to offer free swim lessons through this program. In 2021, the Metroparks worked with an external consultant to identify the barriers to swim instruction and the gaps in water safety. More than 3,000 children and adults in southeast Michigan received free swim lessons in 2024 through the Everyone in the Pool initiative. The Metroparks announced and launched a 5-year plan in 2023 to expand free swim lesson efforts. Free swim lessons are in high demand and fill quickly, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, with families able to register each child for one session of free lessons. The Metroparks state their mission as: “To bring the benefits of parks and recreation to the people of southeast Michigan. All the people. All their lives.” Metroparks are committed to improving water safety so that all Michiganders can safely and confidently enjoy the pools, lakes and rivers the state has to offer.
Last updated January 5, 2026.
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