Yuma swim lessons still open at Marcus and Carver pools

Summer swim lessons still had openings at Marcus Pool and Carver Pool, giving Yuma families a way to turn pool time into water safety training while the heat settles in across the city. The classes were offered for swimmers of all skill levels, with morning sessions at Marcus Pool, 545 W. 5th Street, and evening sessions at Carver Pool, 1250 W. 5th Street.

The City of Yuma said the June session began Monday, June 1, and the program was structured in four two-week sessions. Pricing stayed set at $28 for City of Yuma residents and $42 for non-residents, keeping the lessons within reach for many families looking for a summer option that blends recreation with instruction.

Registration opened Monday, May 4, through the City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Division, and the city said families could sign up by phone, online or in person at Yuma City Hall. The city also said scholarships were available for children ages 6 months to 5 years, with scholarship requests handled directly through the Parks and Recreation Department rather than online.

More than 300 scholarships were available when the city first announced registration this spring, underscoring how much emphasis Yuma is placing on early access to swim instruction. That matters in a city where pools, canals and high temperatures make water safety part of daily life, not an occasional concern.

Parks and Recreation Manager A.J. Mosqueda framed the lessons as more than a seasonal activity, saying that “introducing children to water in a safe, structured environment lays the foundation for lifelong safety and confidence around water.” Yuma County’s health department echoed that message, saying the scholarships were intended to help reduce drowning risk.

With spaces still open at both Marcus and Carver pools, the city was still pushing the same point it made at the start of registration: swim lessons are not just about learning strokes, but about building habits that can matter long after summer ends.