CORBIN FAMILY LAUNCHES AQUATICS SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO EXPAND SWIM ACCESS FOR RICHMOND YOUTH
RICHMOND, CA — The family of Douglas T. Corbin. a long-time resident of Richmond and advocate for children, has established a scholarship fund to help Richmond families pay for swimming lessons for their children and to assist those who are training to be lifeguards for the City of Richmond.
The Douglas T. Corbin Aquatics Scholarship Program, established through the RCF Connects (Richmond Community Foundation), will partner with the City of Richmond to provide scholarships for swimming students who demonstrate need and stipends for lifeguards in training.
Beginning this winter swim scholarships will help cover registration fees at the Richmond Swim Center and the Richmond Plunge. Typical session fees range from $48 to $96 depending on age and length of session. Eligible families may receive up to 50% off per child per session, with a maximum of $300 per year, subject to availability.
The stipends for lifeguard training will be capped at $300 per person and will be awarded at the beginning of training with the commitment to work for the City of Richmond. The lifeguard recruitment drive will take place in February & March 2026, with training beginning in April.
This partnership of the Corbin Family, RCF Connects, and The City of Richmond advances equitable recreation access, strengthens youth safety, and preserves the legacy of local leadership in community-centered swim education.
Families interested in applying will be able to register through the scholarship link Douglas T. Corbin Aquatics Scholarship).
Requirements:
- Be a Parent/Guardian of a child between 3–12 years old
- Be a Richmond Resident
- Meet the Family Income Guidelines established by the program
Instructions:
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About the Douglas T. Corbin Aquatics Scholarship Fund
Douglas T. Corbin was a life-long swimmer and worked his way through law school as a lifeguard. He served as the Juvenile Court Referee for Contra Costa County for 15 years, and in retirement he served as the President of the Early Childhood Mental Health Program. His interest in the well-being of children and his love of swimming make this tribute particularly appropriate.
It is the hope of the Corbin family that this fund will grow and continue to provide scholarships long into the future, so contributions may be made to c/o Douglas T. Corbin Aquactics Scholarship Fund, RCF Connects, 3260 Blume Drive #101, Richmond CA 94806. Donate online at: https://bit.ly/Corbin-Scholarship
The fund, established in 2025, is a component fund of Richmond Community Foundation (RCF Connects) and operates in partnership with the City of Richmond to ensure that all Richmond youth – regardless of income – can participate in high-quality aquatic instruction and public safety training.
Introducing the Douglas T. Corbin Aquatics Scholarship Program
