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	For Immediate Release Melissa Miller 518-279-1155 June 26, 2014
Registration Open for Grafton Lakes State Park’s Learn to Swim Program Free 2-Week Session Begins July 7; Morning and Evening Schedule Available
Grafton Lakes State Park will hold its first annual Learn-to-Swim program starting July 7 at the beach. Learn-to-Swim is a statewide program that will teach more than 1000 children across the state to swim for free this summer season. The program, for children age 5 years through 12 years, is made possible through a partnership between the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the American Red Cross, National Swimming Pool Foundation and the Northeast Spa and Pool Association. Grafton Lakes State Park will hold two Learn-to-Swim sessions this summer. The first session will run from July 7^th through July 18^th while the second session will begin on July 21^st and end on August 1^st. The free swim classes will help children become comfortable in an open water environment and will provide basic swimming and water safety techniques. Who: Any child between the ages of 5 years to 10 years. Guardian must stay on site. What: Free Learn to Swim Class Where: Grafton Lakes State Park at the beach When: Session 1 – Monday July 7^th – Friday July 18^th Morning program: 10:00-10:40am Evening program: 5:00-5:40pm OR Session 2 – Monday July 21^st – Friday August 1^st Morning program: 10:00am-10:40am Evening program: 5:00-5:40pm How: Register by July 4^th for Session 1 and by July 18^th for Session 2 by calling Melissa Miller or Laura Weir at 518-279-1155. Registration is required, space is limited.

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Registration Open for Grafton Lakes State Park’s Learn to Swim Program

Free 2-Week Session Begins July 7; Morning and Evening Schedule Available