In response to recent child drowning deaths, the Middlesex County Commissioners are providing free swimming lessons to children age 7-9 who were 2nd graders this school year. Make sure your child can enjoy the water safely by signing them up to learn how to swim this summer.

Any second grade student can participate in the program at any of the participating facilities in Middlesex County. In Perth Amboy, students can learn to swim at the Raritan Bay YMCA 357 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, 732-442-3632. Call/ visit the YMCA to register for swim lessons.

Below is a list of nearby pools where free swim lessons for second graders will be offered for Middlesex County residents.

RWJ Fitness and Wellness Carteret 60 Cooke Ave Carteret 732-541-2333.

South Amboy Branch YMCA 200 John Oleary Blvd South Amboy 732-553-9622.

Old Bridge YMCA 1 Mannino Park Drive, Old Bridge, 732-727-0704.

Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St, Woodbridge 732-596-4000.