Safety Around Water

Teaching children how to be safe around water is not a luxury; it is a necessity. The YMCA’s Safety Around Water program can help you make sure they learn essential water safety skills, which can open up a world of possibilities for them to satisfy their curiosity safely.

Help keep your children safe.

Drowning can happen nearly anywhere with standing water. But, as a parent or caregiver, you can’t keep your children sidelined. You need to equip them with the tools they need to be confident in and around water so they don’t lose out on the health benefits of exercise, the opportunities to bond with family and friends and the sense of accomplishment when they learn new skills.

71% of the World is Water.

Children Are 100% Curious.

Are your Children 100% Prepared?

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The Kenosha Safety Around Water Coalition is on a mission to raise awareness and equip parents with essential tips to ensure their kids stay safe in and around water.

Tip #1: Know What Drowning Looks Like
Tip #2: FLIP, FLOAT & FOLLOW
Tip #3: Reach & Throw, DON’T GO!
Tip #4: Don’t Swim in the Pike River
Tip #5: The Pier is NOT for Play
Tip #6: Don’t Just Pack It – WEAR IT
Tip #7: When In Doubt, Don’t Go Out!

Skills to Last a Lifetime

5-week Safety Around Water Video Series

Introduction

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4