ROCHESTER — The unexpected closing of two pools in Rochester has led to growing concerns about teaching youth to swim. “If you wanted to learn how to swim, you couldn’t because there is no more pool ...

Reading, writing, and arithmetic are considered the important academic building blocks in one’s formative years. Swimming lessons are not essential – at least not in most schools. They should be.

Ready to dive in? The Drexel University Recreation Center offers swim lessons for participants ages 18 and older, whether they are learning to swim for the first time or looking to refine their skills ...