CANTON – Seven-year-old CJ Anderson wanted to take swim lessons but was nervous. His dad, Cortney Anderson, said the youngster loves water but fears it. Five weeks ago, the first grader at Frazer ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new bill that goes into effect on July 1 creates a voucher program that gives free swim lessons for kids. Kids drowning in the Sunshine State is a story heard far too often.

RACINE — When 8-year-old Serenity Parks stepped up to jump into the pool for the first time at the YMCA’s Lakefront Branch, 725 Lake Avenue, she was sure her moments were numbered. Not knowing how to ...

Water activities are a source of enjoyment for people of all ages, but they also come with inherent risks. Drowning remains a leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths among children in the ...

The YMCA of Metro Denver has been operating in Colorado for 150-years, and over the years it has expanded to address many community needs like health inequity, food insecurity, and affordable child ...

May is National Water Safety Month, and to spread awareness about swim safety and drowning prevention, the Stanwood-Camano YMCA is offering a free swim lesson for children on Sunday, May 18, from 1-2 ...