BOTETOURT CO., Va. – As families spend more time at pools, lakes and rivers this summer, instructors at the Botetourt Family YMCA are encouraging parents to prioritise swim lessons and water safety to ...

Summer’s here, and being outside is always more fun with a dip in the pool, a boat ride on a lake, or a day at the beach. But for those of us planning to be around water with our kids, it’s time for a ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With spring break around the corner, Big Blue Swim School urges families to review important water safety tips before vacationing. The CDC’s 2024 Vital Signs report notes ...

Amid a spike in recent drowning deaths in Macon, swimming instructors are urging parents to stay vigilant and employ multiple protective barriers between children and any body of water. Three children ...

As summer approaches and families gear up for fun in the sun, it’s important to prioritize water safety. Chris DeJong, founder and president of Big Blue Swim School, is on a mission to help prevent ...

CYPRESS, Texas – Sabrina Whittembury put her children in swim lessons at just a few years old. “You can’t have your eyes on them all the time, 24/7. If you’re in a place and they’re playing with each ...

Swimming Tips for Kids Swimming is not only an enjoyable activity for kids but also a vital life skill. Many children today are being introduced to various skills early on, including swimming. The ...

When it comes to summer fun with family and friends, your backyard pool is a prime place to make lasting memories. However, unless you create and maintain a safe aquatic environment (especially for ...

FARGO — With school letting out and summer just around the corner, many families are heading to the pool or lake, making now the right time to focus on water safety. “Drowning is silent,” said Joseph ...

The toddlers at the Denton Natatorium sing, squeal and splash. They pluck grinning purple octopus toys out of a bucket and snuggle them. Their parents hold them while they giggle through “The Hokey ...

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.