Free swimming evaluations in Millbrook

MILLBROOK — Parents can test their children’s swimming abilities before the summer at a free swim evaluation clinic at the Millbrook Training Center.The free clinic will be held on Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Millbrook Training Center’s warm water indoor pool on 2647 Route 44.The free clinic is offered by Millbrook Aquatics and Free Families Forward. Samantha Cole is the founder and director of the group. She said she’s looking forward to offering the program to the community. “We put out free activities for families and everyone to enjoy in their community, which is our mission,” said Cole. “This year I was asked to do other activities along with the free clinic, including a free swim party and free Saturday craft classes. This is the first one that we are publicizing. We hope to have many families.”Anyone under the age of 18 can attend the free clinic and receive an evaluation form at the end of their session. “Participants will get a certificate regarding their swimming capabilities for the rest of the summer or all year around,” said Cole. “There will be nothing but certified instructors and directors.”Cole said that the clinic will test a child’s swimming skill level and give recommendations at the bottom of the evaluation to help prepare families for the summer. Register for the free clinic by calling 845-677-0100. Go to www.millbrookaquatics.com and www.freefamiliesforward.org for more information. On Saturday, April 28, and Saturday, June 2, the Millbrook Training Center and Free Families Forward are hosting Crafturday, a free event for all ages including songs, crafts, activities and open play from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. This program is catered to children younger than 6. Register at www.freefamiliesforward.org.

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