First Strokes Ltd.

Our Mission:

First Strokes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing complimentary swim lessons to students. Our mission is to introduce the world of swimming and water safety to young individuals who haven’t had the chance to learn. Through peer-to-peer instruction, we aim to share the joy of water and foster a sense of community among students, ultimately reducing the risk of drownings and alleviating water-related anxieties.

Our Activities:

  • Free Swim Lessons for Yale Students
  • Advocacy and Activism First Strokes is committed to extending free swim lessons to members of the Yale Community who haven’t yet had the opportunity to acquire this vital skill.

Student Leaders:

Please contact Coordinator/President Sylvie Goldner for any questions or concerns!

Our Mission:

First Strokes is a not-for-profit that offers free swim lessons to students. It strives to open the world of swimming and water safety to young people who have not had the opportunity to learn to swim. With peers teaching their peers to swim, the joy of the water is spread and a community of students is formed in the pool -- helping prevent future drownings and lessening the fear so many have of the water.



Our Activities:

Free Swim Lessons for Yalies
Advocacy, or Activism
First Strokes is looking to offer free swim lessons to students in the Yale Community who have not had the opportunity to learn to swim.



Student Leaders:

Sylvie Goldner - Coordinator/President Sylvie Goldner - Coordinator/President

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