Hundreds of young people will be able to have a splashtastic time at leisure centres across North Lincolnshire through the summer – with the return of the popular Summer Daze swimming sessions.
The popular sessions start on Monday 22 July and run through until the beginning of September, with all children under 16 able to swim for free during the special sessions.
This includes the council’s leisure centres in Brigg, Crowle, Barton-upon-Humber, plus the two Scunthorpe pools at the Pods and Riddings and Epworth Swimming Pool.
The weekly SEND swim sessions at The Pods and Axholme North will also be free of charge for 16s and under over the summer as part of the Summer Daze programme and there will be an additional SEND session at Baysgarth Community Hub.
Last year more than 7,000 free swims took place.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Free summer swimming sessions for kids to support families is one of the best things we do as a council and I’m delighted we have kept our promise to residents and will be opening up our pools for free swimming sessions once again.
“The summer swim program is a significant investment in helping families with their budget and it supports young people to be active as well as providing a fun life-saving activity.”
Cllr Julie Reed, cabinet member for independent families: children, said: “As a parent I know the summer holidays can feel like a long time, which is why I am pleased to see a return of these successful free sessions.
“Summer Daze is a brilliant way for kids to have fun with their friends in a secure environment with trained lifeguards to help them stay safe.”
For more information on all the activities from NL Active this summer go to our NL Active school holidays webpage.
Find out more about swimming at your leisure centres on the NL Active swimming page of the council website.
