WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - School is out for the summer, and many kids will soon be hitting the pool, but swim instructors are urging parents to remember that safety should always come first. According ...
This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE: Peter Lord is among ...
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- Being in the water is one of the biggest parts of summer in the Lowcountry, and it can also be one of the most dangerous. Here are ways you and your family can stay safe ...
ST. LOUIS — Safer Waters In Memory Of Nicholas, or the SWIM ON Foundation, is a non-profit that exists to prevent drowning by raising awareness about drowning, informing people about the ways to ...
It happens all too often: Summer fun turns to tragedy around the water. Drownings are increasing, which is why Consumer Reports explains it's critically important to follow basic safety precautions ...
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - This summer, the Bangor Region YMCA is helping families beat the heat and improve their swimming skills. The YMCA is hosting swimming classes for people of all ages, teaching ...
Pool parties, beach trips, lakeside getaways, river rafting, water parks — the summer is full of aquatic adventures. But with that comes being aware of the risks that water poses. According to the ...
FLORENCE — Water safety is something I am incredibly passionate about as a pediatric nurse practitioner and mother to young children. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...
AIKEN — The World's Largest Swimming Lesson was held June 26 at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center pool in Aiken with the goal to children to about water safety and to provide basic swimming skills.
Pool parties, beach trips, lakeside getaways, river rafting, water parks — the summer is full of aquatic adventures. But with that comes being aware of the risks that water poses. According to the ...
According to the American Red Cross, taking water safety and swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning for children aged 1 to 4 by 88%. Instructors at Big Blue Swim School in North Druid Hills ...
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and it’s why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us. This month, ...