Summary
Ceres swim lessons are coming back this summer — but at the Salvation Army's Red Shield pool in Modesto, not in Ceres. The 3-2 approval keeps a program alive this year, but council members worry about kids getting there and want a real plan for next year.
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Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
No additional cost to the city this year; the city gets 30% of revenue back, but families pay $4 recreational swim entry, up from $1-$2.
Ceres families get swim lessons and water safety programming this summer who otherwise would have none.
Families without transportation to the Modesto location, and the city's long-term goal of running its own aquatics program.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 22, 2026
Ceres swim lessons are coming back this summer — but at the Salvation Army's Red Shield pool in Modesto, not in Ceres. The 3-2 approval keeps a program alive this year, but council members worry about kids getting there and want a real plan for next year.
City Council - Feb 9, 2026
Gary Condit called out the city for eliminating 2026 swim lessons and family aquatic nights while councilmembers keep roughly $100,000/year in premium health insurance. Mayor Lopez added a referral to look at funding options for aquatics.
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