Free swimming sessions for local teenagers this summer to aid water safety

Young people aged 13 to 17 years old will be able to enjoy free swim sessions at two borough leisure centres during the school summer holidays, thanks to a water safety initiative.

Leisure Focus, RBWM’s leisure operator, in collaboration with local partners including the council, is launching its “Safe Summer Swim” initiative, with a mission to reduce the risk of young people getting into trouble in lakes and rivers.

The programme offers free one-hour fun swim sessions for 13- to 17-year-olds at Windsor Leisure Centre and Braywick Leisure Centre (weekdays only), from Monday 24 July to Friday 1 September, making swimming accessible and promoting water safety.

With up to 40 spaces available per session, this initiative seeks to provide local teenagers with an opportunity to learn essential water safety skills, improve their swimming abilities, and foster a greater appreciation for water-related activities.

Safe Summer Swim is funded by Leisure Focus Trust, Louis Baylis Trust, Shanly Homes, Baylis Media CIC, and the Royal Borough.

Read more about Safe Summer Swim on the RBWM website.