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Aquatics operator reports big increase in scholarships and extended swim programming
Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commission · December 17, 2025
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Summary
Palo Alto’s aquatics operator reported 2025 growth in swim lessons (weeks increased to 33), 878 scholarship lessons provided (families pay $5 per session), and expansion of lifeguard training to build local workforce capacity.
Palo Alto Swim and Sport presented its 2025 annual aquatics report to the Parks and Recreation Commission on Dec. 16, reporting expanded programming and substantially increased scholarship support.
Operator Tim Schaeffer said the organization expanded youth swim lessons from about 22 weeks in 2024 to roughly 33 weeks in…
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