MOUNT LAUREL, New Jersey (WPVI) -- On Thursday, June 26, communities across the nation will host local events to coincide with 'The World's Largest Swimming Lesson.' The goal is to raise awareness of ...

Water is one of the most effective ways to stay cool when the mercury surges. For kids, water activities also offer a chance to mix fun and exercise. However, it’s extremely important to protect ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Kids at the ilani resort in Ridgefield dove in to take part in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Thursday afternoon. At the YMCA Columbia-Willamette-organized event, they ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids ages one to four years old, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Parker Gore, director of health and recreation ...

COLINA DEL SOL - "I don't want to scare people," said Rowdy Gaines, a three-time Olympic gold medalist. "I just want to make them aware that you need to take precautions. Again, water provides so much ...

COWLITZ INDIAN RESERVATION — Clark County kiddos made a big splash Thursday at ilani hotel’s pool for the 16th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette partnered with ...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Summer is just around the corner and with that comes a renewed and urgent focus on water safety, especially for children. A local organization is making sure kids in ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Summer is almost here and the kids are out of school, so you know what that means — time to suit up for a swim and head to the pool or beach. And, if your child doesn't know how ...

Black children ages 10 to 14 drown nearly eight times more often than their white peers in swimming pools, according to the CDC.

Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for children, especially impacting minority communities due to historical and socioeconomic factors. Learning to swim is crucial for water safety and ...

Accidental drownings change the lives of thousands of people across the U.S. each year. While most people think drowning is the most prevalent issue with babies and kids, three to four times as many ...