Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (Harlingen CISD) has opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art athletic facility, complete with a new aquatic center.
The Harlingen, Texas district cut the ribbon on its new facility with this 10-minute video running through the highlights of the new wellness center, including plenty of looks at the aquatic center.
One of Harlingen’s proudest programs is its SEAL program for second-graders. SEAL stands for “Safely Educating Aquatic Learners.”
You can learn more about that program here, but courtesy of the HCISD website, here is a brief description of SEAL:
The classes will be taught by certified aquatic professionals and will be monitored by American Red Cross First Aid Certified Lifeguards to ensure the highest level of safety for our children. Statistics show that participation in organized swim lessons reduces the likelihood of childhood drowning by 88%. HCISD is committed to providing correct water safety education, following skill upon skill development, in a loving, fun and positively reinforced environment. Your child’s school will be assigned a 4 day schedule of classes during the school year. Please click on any of our links to locate the lesson plan of daily activities and to find your school’s schedule. Your child will be sent home with a letter outlining the specific times their class will be at the aquatic center. We welcome you to join us as we engage your child in aquatic instruction that will enhance their health, wellness and safety for a lifetime.
The above video is courtesy of Harlingen CISD on YouTube.
‘ We have postponed Mia’s 6th birthday party until after she finishes her SEAL training’ .