Aubree Minor, 5, hangs onto Ashley Rice as Minor learns how to swim Tuesday at the Natchez Community Pool. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Jada Burr, 9, swims to the side of the pool Tuesday at Natchez Community Pool. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Ashton Dean and Jada Burr, 9, swim together at the Natchez Community Pool. (File photo | The Natchez Democrat)

Ashton Dean and Jada Burr, 9, hold their breath underneath the water Tuesday at the Natchez Community Pool. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Melody Bowman swims with Lyric VanPelt, 5, Tuesday at the Natchez Community Pool. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

A child swims in the shallow end at the Natchez Community Pool. (File photo | The Natchez Democrat)