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DURHAM, NC · SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 · PARKS & REC

Durham Aquatic School Pre-course Swim Test

Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 16 years of age and successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations.

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Running shoes and a water bottle on a porch, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — Edison Johnson Aquatic Ctr

About the event

Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 16 years of age and successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations. Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest by jumping into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed). Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed). Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Ages: 16 yrs +,

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Reading Time with Ms. Chloe

Registration Required through the included link. To schedule a time, go to: Make an Appointment - DCoL Events & Room Reservations - Durham County Library Does your child need more reading practice and could benefit from more reading aloud time? Or are they just learning phonics sounds and need more practice to build blending skills? Then this program is for them! Schedule a 20-minute session for your child with Ms. Chloe to work together with your child on reading and blending practice. You’re welcome to bring your own book or I’ll pull some books that will work for their range. While parents/ guardians don’t have to attend, they must remain on the children’s floor while their child is attending their session. If you no call/no show for two appointments in a row, all other appointments for the month will be cancelled to make room for patrons who are waiting for spots. For more information, contact: chloebullock@dconc.gov

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