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Beyond Swim Ready

BEYOND SWIM READY

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FREE LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM FOR LAUSD STUDENTS

Beyond Swim Ready is a free, districtwide initiative designed to help TK-7 students build confidence in the water, learn essential swimming skills, and stay safe. Through engaging, hands-on instruction led by certified swim instructors and lifeguards, students develop the fundamentals of swimming while gaining lifelong water safety knowledge and healthy habits.

Hosted at eight (8) local high school pools, the program transforms existing school facilities into welcoming community spaces for learning and growth. By utilizing these campuses, Beyond Swim Ready expands access to high-quality swim instruction while strengthening connections between schools and their communities.

To ensure access and opportunity for students, transportation is provided to and from program sites, removing barriers and making the program accessible, regardless of background or prior swim experience.

Beyond Swim Ready is more than swim lessons—it is a commitment to safety, equity, and empowering students with skills that last a lifetime.

Please complete the Beyond Swim Ready Interest Form, Beyond the Bell staff will contact you with registration information, program schedules, and any required forms.

Click Here for Interest Form

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Free swim instruction for elementary and middle school students
  • Certified instructors and lifeguard on site
  • Focus on water safety, skill development, and confidence-building
  • Inclusive and welcoming for all skill levels
  • Transportation provided for participating students
  • Hosted at (8) local high school pools across the district
    • Helen Bernstein High School - Region West
    • Miguel Contreras Learning Complex - Region East
    • East Valley High School - Region North
    • Linda Marquez High School - Region East
    • Middle College High School - Region South
    • Panorama High School - Region North
    • Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools - Region West
    • Olguin Campus, San Pedro High School - Region South

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

Pillar 2: Joy and Wellness: Whole-Child Well-Being

The Beyond Swim Ready program supports Whole-Child Well-Being in the following ways: 

  • Provides holistic education addressing the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of well-being
  • Educates students on vital safety, health, and mental benefits, acting as a crucial life-saving skill
  • Improves cardiovascular health, boosts strength and endurance, tones muscles, and enhances flexibility making it ideal for a healthy lifestyle
  • Promotes lifelong skills that ensure safety and enjoyment of water-based activities
  • Improves mental health, boosts mood, and helps increase self-confidence
  • Empowers youth to make positive changes in their lives fostering healthy choices
  • Empowers students to advocate for their health and well-being, promoting an active lifestyle

 

Pillar 2: Joy and Wellness: Strong Social-Emotional Skills  

  • Provides opportunities for students to learn to work with others, make friends, and enhance cognitive development
  • Contributes to students' long-term health and long term mental health through physical activity and peer collaboration
  • Promotes norms of collaboration, cooperation, and self-monitoring

OUR TEAM

  • Miguel Saenz - Administrator, Beyond the Bell
  • Rafael Acosta - Out-of-School Regional Director
  • Bert Chantasirivisal - Out-of-School Program Coordinator
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