Are you 16 to 18 years old and still in high school? We have a great opportunity for you – the BCYF Lifeguard Institute!
Over April school vacation week, the Lifeguard Institute will be offered at BCYF pools across Boston.
The requirements to participate include the ability to pass a swim test requiring swimming 300 yards continuously using different strokes, treading water, and a surface dive exercise. In addition, participants must be 16 to 18 year old high school students. Upon completion of the Institute, a $35 fee for Red Cross Certification will apply.
Interested? Space is limited so contact the pool directly for more information.
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Tuesday, April 17- Friday, April 20, from 2-8:30 p.m. Final Exam, Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
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Tuesday, April 17- Friday, April 20, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Tuesday, April 17 - Friday, April 20, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m Thursday, April 24 and Saturday, April 26, from 5-7 p.m. |
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March 26 - May 21, each Monday, from 3-6 p.m. |
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Tuesday, April 17 - Friday, April 20, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fridays, April 27, May 4, and May 11, from 5-8 p.m. |
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Fridays, April 21 - June 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturdays, April 21 - June 23, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. |
Youth ages 4-12 can learn to swim for free at a Boston Centers for Youth & Families pool.
We are hosting free beginner swim lessons, “Swim for Safety,” for Boston youth ages 4-12 at BCYF pools over April school vacation week.
BCYF Swim for Safety helps participants become safe and confident around water and eager to continue to participate in aquatics programs. Locations and schedules are listed below. Please contact the pool directly for more information and to register.
BCYF BlackstoneAges 4-6: Wednesday through Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. (Ages 6-12)
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. (Ages 6-12)
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. (Ages 6-12)
Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Ages 4-6: Tuesday through Friday, 1-2 p.m.
BCYF Flaherty PoolAges 4-6: Tuesday through Friday, 3:30-4 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Tuesday through Friday, 4-4:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Tuesday through Friday, 4:30-5 p.m.
Ages 4-6: Tuesday through Friday, 2-3 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Tuesday through Friday, 2-3 p.m.
Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Friday, 3-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Friday, 3-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Friday, 3-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ages 4-6: Tuesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Tuesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Tuesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Teens and Adults: Tuesday through Friday, 3-3:30 p.m.
Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Friday, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Friday, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Friday, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Teens and Adults: Saturday, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Friday, 3-3:40 p.m.; Saturday, 10-10:40 a.m.
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Friday, 3:45-4:25 p.m.; Saturday, 10:45-11:25 a.m.
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Friday, 4:30-5:10 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
Ages 4-6: Wednesday, 4-4:30 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Thursday, 4-4:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Friday, 4-4:30 p.m.
Teens and Adults: Saturday, 9:15-9:45 a.m.
Ages 4-6: Wednesday through Friday, 4:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30-3 p.m.
Ages 7-8: Wednesday through Friday, 5:15-5:45 p.m.; Saturday, 3:15-3:45 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Wednesday through Friday, 6-6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 4-4:30 p.m
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A public talk on the demand for real estate in Boston and the fate of open space.
How will increased real estate demand and density in Boston affect plans to preserve open space? How will climate change impact our priorities for preserving open space and how might it limit our options?
The Mass. Historical Society and partners Trustees of Reservations, Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Emerald Necklace Conservancy, the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center present this programming.
Pre-talk reception at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Follow the link below for more details.
In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Piemonte Room, at 6:00 p.m. on April 4, 2018 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests of the public and private water supply, ground water, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat.
Please note: This hearing will be held virtually and not in person. To participate, please go to our Zoom Meeting link, or call 301-715-8592 and enter meeting ID 894 7099 2579 #. You can also email comments through email at blc@boston.gov.
