Central Brooklyn Children and Adults Celebrate Learn-to-Swim Milestone at Brooklyn College
Inclusive Community Wellness (ICW), the Brooklyn-based aquatics and wellness nonprofit, celebrated the culmination of its summer learn-to-swim program on Friday, August 14th poolside at the Brooklyn College West Quad Center. This summer, ICW brought results-oriented swim instruction to more than 100 children and adults with program funding from Council Member Farah Louis, and support from the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD).
Learn-to-Swim Flourishes in Brooklyn’s Midwood Neighborhood
Hidden behind the imposing facade of Brooklyn’s Philip Howard Apartments complex is one of the city’s best private pools. It’s now serving the Midwood community with free learn-to-swim programs.
An Eagle Scout—And a Swim Program—Grows in Brooklyn
An Eagle Scout project at Brooklyn College provides access to one of the nicest pools in Midwood—and wonderful swim and splash ball opportunities for local families.