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).
Midwood’s Dominique Jeannot: Taking It To The Pool
Brooklyn’s Dominique Jeannot, who has embraced swimming in her Midwood neighborhood, shares her views about what’s best for her community in a city with little access to swim lessons and pool time.
ICW Swim Testimonials
Comments from recent participants in ICW’s Sunday learn-to-swim and community swim sessions at Brooklyn College present a variety of positive experiences.
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.