Category: Learn To Swim
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Why Swimming Lessons Aren’t Enough | World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2025 | Swim Strong
Swim Strong Foundation founder Shawn Slevin presents “Why Swimming Lessons Are Not Enough. Education is the Missing Link” at the 2025 World Conference on Drowning Prevention in Egypt.
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Refugees Learn to Swim on Australian Beach for the First Time | Metro TV
A group of refugees newly arrived in Australia received basic water safety training before attempting to swim in the Sydney ocean. The program introduced them to the beauty and dangers of Australia’s waves, some of whom were setting foot on the beach for the first time.
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‘Shocking’ Decline in Swimming Standards for Children in Australia | Sky News Australia
Royal Life Saving Australia CEO Justin Scarr says the decline in swimming standards for children in Australia should be “shocking all of us”. “Fifty metres is what we say should be a benchmark for children leaving primary school,” Dr Scarr told Sky News contributor Jaimee Rogers. “50 per cent can’t swim that at all.”
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Teach Your Child to Jump In & Swim to Safety | Water Safety Skills for Kids | Swimming with Confidence
One of the most important water-safety milestones: jumping in and swimming to safety. In this HD video, watch a real step-by-step, parent-led lesson that builds confidence and control, without fear.
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Mandatory Swimming Lessons Will Be Introduced in Kazakhstan’s Schools | The Seven News
Mandatory swimming lessons will be included in the physical education curriculum in Kazakhstani schools. For now, the project will be piloted in two major cities – Astana and Almaty. This was announced today at a government meeting by Dmitry Balandin, Secretary General of the QAZAQ AQUATICS Federation and Olympic champion. The initiative is being implemented…
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Indiana Lawmakers Push for Swim Lessons in All Indiana Schools | FOX59 News
FOX59’s Hannah Adamson spoke with experts about Operation Water Safety.
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‘It Feels Nice’: DC 3rd Graders Dive In for Free Swim Lessons | NBC4 Washington
For the first time, DCPS is offering swim lessons to all third graders. News4’s Mauricio Casillas shows how the program is helping kids stay safe.
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Learning to Swim as an Adult | CBS 17
A Raleigh man’s journey of learning how to swim as an adult inspires other beginners.
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Indiana Lawmakers Looking Into Updating School Swimming Requirements to Keep Kids Safe | WTHR
Water safety is among the many topics Indiana lawmakers are looking at this summer in study committees and whether kids should be required to learn water safety in school. Fourth graders from Lawrence Township are already ahead of the curve. “I just started to learn and figure out how to start swimming back and forth,”…