Duncan YMCA Safety Around Water Swim Lessons

10655 Clay Road,Houston TX 77041

18 July, 2022

Description

Teaching children how to be safe around water is not a luxury; it is a necessity. The YMCA’s Safety Around Water and YMCA Swimming Lesson programs can help you make sure they learn essential water safety skills, which can open up a world of possibilities for them to satisfy their curiosity safely. HELP KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE. Drowning can happen nearly anywhere with standing water. But, as a parent or caregiver, you can’t keep your children sidelined. You need to equip them with the tools they need to be confident in and around water so they don’t lose out on the health benefits of exercise, the opportunities to bond with family and friends and the sense of accomplishment when they learn new skills. WHAT IS SAFETY AROUND WATER? Safety Around Water was launched in the spring of 2007 as a response to an alarming trend of steadily increasing drowning rates in the state of Texas, specifically in Houston. This FREE program builds community awareness about water safety and teaches swim skills to children This 4-day course, taught by a certified instructor, teaches children two sets of skills that will reduce the risk of drowning and give them confidence in and around water. A typical session includes: Exercises to help children adjust to being in water Instruction in “Jump, Push, Turn, Grab” and “Swim, Float, Swim,” two skill sets children can use if they unexpectedly find themselves in the water An activity that teaches children about specific safety topics such as pool rules and boating safety A fun game to encourage comfort and activity around water Each lesson includes a handout for parents and caregivers with additional water safety tips. For more information, or to find out if your child is eligible, please contact Sarah Boyer at [email protected]. You can help us prevent drowning!