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, ...

Swimming ability is declining in Australia, and experts say knowing the right age to enrol your children in lessons — as well as what to do if you can't access them — is key to improving water safety.

My son has almost drowned twice, and both times, it was my fault. He had been frolicking in the shallow end for 45 minutes in both cases. Then I got distracted for a minute, and when I glanced back, ...

The June 25 event at North Boundary Park will offer free 30-minute swim lessons for children ages 3 to 18. Get the details ...

Swimmers of all ages learned about water safety in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson, taking place around the world on June 20. Several pools in the Fort Worth were scheduled to participate in the event ...

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 ...

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 ...

As temperatures rise and families head to pools and beaches across Florida, water safety experts say swim lessons are one of ...

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 ...

TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - A partnership with Tift County’s Board of Education, Recreation Department and the YMCA partnered together to promote water safety for all 2nd grade students in Tifton. A group of ...

Summer fun in South Texas equals water. In Alice, some neighborhood swimmers attended the Spring Break Camp this week at the Alice Natatorium and Water Park. The camp’s purpose is to focus on fun and ...