Drownings are increasing but basic swimming and water safety lessons are a proven way to prevent them, the CDC reports ANDERSON TWP., Ohio — Drownings are increasing for the first time in decades, ...

Just in time for the first day of summer, the city of Grapevine is taking part in a worldwide event to help prevent drownings. This is the 15th anniversary of the event. Organizers anticipate more ...

This video documents a survival swim lesson where a child practices using arm movements to swim back to the pool wall ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – It’s ‘Water Safety Week’ at three Greenville YMCA locations and employees are hosting swim lessons to teach kids life-saving skills and the basics of swimming. “Kids see ...

MUSKEGON, Mich. — This summer, local organizations are working to raise awareness and reduce the chances of childhood drowning in Muskegon. Trinity Health Muskegon and Muskegon Heights Public School ...

A group of 5- and 6-year-olds used all their strength and skills to splash their beloved swim instructor, Cheryl Waites, as she laughed and teased the kids to splash harder. Waites was one of the ...

SYLVANIA, Ohio — As the summer heat wave continues, many are flocking to local pools to cool off. Though swimming is a fun and relaxing way to beat the heat, swim safety still as important as ever.

The YMCA of Metro Denver has been operating in Colorado for 150-years, and over the years it has expanded to address many community needs like health inequity, food insecurity, and affordable child ...

COEUR D'ALENE, ID -- It's the world's largest swimming lesson and it's happening in North Idaho! Well, it's one of many happening globally to bring basic swimming and water safety skills to kids. This ...