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Water Safety and Swimming

… all year long. Visit Phones Down, Eyes Up Drowning can happen nearly anywhere with … safety skills that help reduce the risk of drowning and build their skills and confidence … children, especially those most at-risk of drowning, invaluable water safety and swimming …
Community Programs

… those in which kids are at a higher risk of drowning. Learn More About Water Safety and …
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When you give to the Y, you support critical programs and services for young people, adults and families who need them the most. Find out more about...
Media Coverage

… reinforcing it as they grow) helps prevent drowning and water-related incidents. Whether … Congress to reinstate funding to the National Drowning Prevention Program. Real Clear … Chronicle of Philanthropy June 18, 2024 US Drowning Death Rates Have Increased, Reversing …
What We Do

At the Y, we create opportunities for people to improve their lives and their communities. Through empowering young people, improving individual and...
Our Impact

… safety skills to children most at risk of drowning. We also help people improve …
Advocate with the Y

… Keeping Kids Safe Off Support $5 million for Drowning Prevention at CDC’s National Center …
Swim, Sports and Play

Our sports programs keep kids active, teach friendly competition and introduce healthy practices for life. Explore our activities and learn why...
Youth Development

… Comfortable Around Water Now After a local drowning tragedy, YMCA of Northwest Louisiana …
Why Are Black Youth at Highest Risk for Drowning?

… Why Are Black Youth at Highest Risk for Drowning? Why are Black Youth at Highest Risk for Drowning? Every day, there are nearly 10 accidental drownings in the U.S., according to the …
First United States National Water Safety Action Plan: A Roadmap for Collective Action to Reduce Drowning for All

… A Roadmap for Collective Action to Reduce Drowning for All Intro Drowning is a serious public health problem. … year in the U.S., over 4,000 people die from drowning–– an average of 11 people every day–– …
Advancing Access to Water Safety Education

… take to the water. But many do not know that drowning remains one of the leading causes of … with nearly 900 deaths each year, and that drowning rates are higher for communities of … outreach to communities with higher rates of drowning. The Y's Safety Around Water program …
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Bridging The Gap: Overcoming Barriers to Water Safety

… exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. With drowning as the leading cause of death for … parents and to teach children lifesaving drowning prevention skills in a fun and safe … populations, see disproportionately higher drowning rates than in other communities. …
Stay Safe on Your Summer Vacation: YMCA's Top Open Water Safety Tips

… water offers, safety must always come first. Drowning remains one of the leading causes of … books, and more; according to the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, 88% of child drownings occur with at least one adult …
How Important is Learning to Swim?

… that’s something we need to address. Fatal drowning is the second-leading cause of …
Safety Around Water at the YMCA: Beyond Swim Lessons

… where someone else may be at risk of drowning, kids will learn the concepts of this … technical skills to help reduce risk of drowning, the program also weaves in fun … in water safety, aquatics programming, drowning prevention, water exercise, and swim …
Top 5 Safety Around Water Tips from the YMCA

… “Are they ready?” The harsh reality is, drowning is the leading cause of death for … and swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning among children 1 to 4 years of age by … in water safety, aquatics programming, drowning prevention, water exercise, and swim …