May is Water Safety Month and May 15 is International Water Safety Day. It is a day to spread drowning awareness and water safety education by any means possible. Lack of water safety education has allowed accidental drownings worldwide to continue. According to the CDC, Idaho has one of the highest accidental drowning rates in the country.
Water safety tips all families should know:
Just like caregivers teach kids to look both ways before crossing the street, it’s essential to teach children how to be safe around water. When guardians use these same practices, they become great role models for children. There are five behaviors families can practice when they are in and around water:
There are three general categories of Y Swim Lessons:
Learn more about the Treasure Valley Family YMCA Aquatics programs, swim lessons and AquAbility.
At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity.
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The Y is for all.