Beech Grove High School is offering swim lessons March 24-28 from 10-11 a.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. for K-12 students. Signing up for either time slot lasting the four-day period costs $50, and parents earn an $10 discount for each additional session purchased (Photo Credit: Quinten Starks/Beech Grove High School).
The proceeds benefit the BGHS Hornets swim teams, Swimming and Diving (Boys V) and Swimming and Diving (Girls V).
On Friday, there will be an open swim available to the parents of the students, which will last an hour after the lesson.
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BGHS’s swimming and diving teams’ regular season ended last month, with the boys team attending their sectionals at Lawrence North High School and the girls team attending their sectionals at North Central High School.
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Experts say swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% for children ages 1–4. Beyond safety, swimming improves cardiovascular health, coordination, and mental focus.
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To sign up for swim lessons in Beech Grove, click here. Any questions can be directed to cb*****@*********in.us.