Latest update March 13th, 2026 12:35 AM
MCYS/NSC Easter ‘Learn to Swim’ Programme splashes off March 30
Kaieteur Sports – The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS), in collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC), has officially announced its 2026 Easter Vacation Swimming Programme, set to run from March 30 to April 15 at several locations across Guyana.
The annual initiative, held under the banner of the “Teach Them Young” programme, is designed to cater to children between the ages of 6 and 18. Organisers say the programme continues to play a pivotal role in developing swimming skills among the nation’s youth while promoting water safety and healthy lifestyles.
The 2026 Easter Vacation Learn to Swim Programme set for March 30 to April 15 in Linden, Berbice and Georgetown.
Activities will be hosted at the National Aquatic Centre, the Colgrain Swimming Pool, the Watooka Swimming Pool, and the Albion Estate Pool, ensuring that children from multiple regions have access to the programme.
For participants in Region Four/Georgetown, sessions are scheduled for March 30 and 31, as well as April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Daily sessions will be conducted in five time slots: 8:00am–9:00am, 9:00am–10:00am, 10:00am–11:00am, 1:00pm–2:00pm, and 2:00pm–3:00pm, allowing flexibility for parents and guardians.
Parents and guardians seeking additional information can contact the Colgrain Swimming Pool on 226-0387 or the National Aquatic Centre on 222-1306 between 8:30am and 4:00pm. Details are also available from swimming coach Paul Mahaica on 615-5714. Organisers have emphasised that immediate registration is essential to guarantee participation, as spaces are expected to fill quickly.
In keeping with its commitment to safety, Guyana Lifesaving teams will be on deck throughout the programme’s duration to ensure a secure and supervised environment for all swimmers.
The MCYS and NSC have encouraged parents to take advantage of the opportunity, noting that the Easter Swimming Programme remains one of the ministry’s flagship youth development initiatives, combining recreation, discipline, and lifesaving skills during the school vacation period.
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