YMCA Offering Free Water Safety Classes for Houston-Area Children

YMCA offering free water safety classes for Houston-area children

HOUSTON (KIAH) — The summertime means that more Houston kids will be out at pools, beaches and lakes, and the need for water safety for children is necessary. The YMCA of Greater Houston knows that water safety is needed for children to prevent tragic drownings. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause of death among children ages 5…

Making waves: How YMCA promotes water safety in the community

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — As the weather warms up and families head to pools, lakes, and beaches, the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina is reminding the community about the importance of water safety all summer long. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause for children under 14. At the Y, we believe that access to water safety education can… Source

Sheriff and YMCA team up to prevent child drownings

Preventing childhood drowning was the focus of last Thursday’s free swim and water safety camp for children ages 3-5. The camp was sponsored by Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez in partnership with the Kissimmee YMCA.