Swim For Your Life

Swim For Your Life

BEAR Swimming is offering full and partial scholarships at our Contra Costa College location.  This is an unique opportunity for children ages 6-15 to gain experience in swimming, improve their grades and establish a healthy lifestyle.  A full scholarship covers all registration fees, monthly dues, swim meet fees and travel/lodging expenses.  For scholarship recipients, BEAR Swimming also provides swim suits, goggles, all swimming equipment and team clothing.  A Swim For Your Life Scholarship Athlete can participate in any BEAR Program free of charge.

The abiliy to swim is not required--only a desire to go to college and to swim for your well being.  Scholarships are limited.

Requirements:

  • Proof of family income limitations and parental permission
  • Dedication and commitment to improve in both swimming and school, as shown by:
    • quarterly school report cards
    • participation in three study halls per week
    • attendance at four swimming practices per week

Enrollment:

  • To request an application:
  • Apply in person at Contra Costa College Pool, Call above number to request a meeting at the pool.