It's summer in Amarillo, and that means a lot of time outdoors. You head out and get as much of that free Vitamin D as possible from the sun. Of course, you make sure you have your sunscreen and plenty of fluids.

A lot of the time, when you think of summertime, you automatically think of keeping cool. You may have a swimming pool in the backyard or get invites to head out with friends to the lake. The fact that you don't know how to swim can deter you from going out and having fun.

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Why Learning to Swim is a Must This Summer

Whether you’re a child who hasn't yet learned or an adult who made it this far without taking the plunge, there’s no better time than now to fix that. It's never too early or too late to learn how to swim. You just need to take the initiative to sign up for lessons.

Event Details: Town Club Hillside Location

Get the jumpstart you need at The Amarillo Town Club. They are hosting The World's Largest Swimming Lesson on June 25 from 12 pm - 6 pm. It doesn't matter why you never learned; take this time to get the basics so you can enjoy your summer.

Join us on June 25th at our Hillside location for the World's Largest Swimming Lesson!
Whether you're 4 or 100, there's a place for you in the pool.
Hillside Location
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Members & Non-Members Welcome
$10 per participant
Come make a splash, build confidence in the water, and be part of something bigger!

Building Confidence in the Water

You may not be able to join a swim team after this initial training, but at least you will be able to go out and enjoy those pool parties. It’s guaranteed to be a fun environment, and there’s a good chance you’ll even run into a few friends while you’re there.
Take the leap, your future summer pool parties will thank you. Learn how to swim and be a part of the fun.

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