North Lincolnshire council is continuing to invest in free swimming as part of the range of activities for young people through the summer holidays. The popular Summer Daze free swimming programme is back and children aged 16 and under can swim for free at leisure centres across North Lincolnshire.
The Summer Daze programme kicked off on Monday 21 July and runs until the beginning of September, with children swimming for free during the special sessions.
This includes the council’s leisure centres in Barton-upon-Humber, Crowle, plus the two Scunthorpe pools at The Pods and Riddings and Epworth Swimming Pool. Ancholme Leisure Centre is offering free swimming in the small pool.
Children aged between eight and 16 attending the Summer Daze sessions will need to book their places in advance online. Parents bringing younger children to the free sessions will be able to just turn up and book at reception. The Summer Daze family sessions can also be booked in advance on the website, and in the specific family sessions the whole family can attend for free, not just the children.
Last year, North Lincolnshire Council’s investment in the Summer Daze free swimming programme saw more than 6,100 free swims being enjoyed across the county.
The programme, which not only provides hours of fun for young people, helps to improve fitness levels for hundreds of children and families.
Cllr Rob Waltham MBE, leader of the council, said: “I am proud we are keeping our promise to provide families and children with this support through the summer holidays. We know the cost of the living crisis is a real challenge for many local, working families and free swimming provides a healthy activity whilst also improving physical activity.
“This investment is about more than just fun – it’s about supporting families, encouraging healthy lifestyles and making sure every child has access to safe, active opportunities during the school holidays.”
Cllr Julie Reed, cabinet member for independent families: children, said: “Our parents can relax, safe in the knowledge their child is in a lifeguard supervised swimming pool, rather than children swimming in open waters, which we again wish to highlight just how dangerous this can be. Our sessions are free to attend, removing any barriers that our children may face in accessing safe, fun swimming during the holidays.
“With more than 6,000 free swims enjoyed last year, we know how valued this programme is by our communities. I encourage families to take full advantage of the sessions at your local leisure centre.”
Look out for the Summer Daze sessions on the pool timetables on our website. Information on the sessions at Epworth Swimming Pool can be found on the Epworth Pool website.
