Category: Learn To Swim
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State Lawmakers Give Initial Approval to Swim School Safety Bill | KSAT 12
A local mother’s effort to make Texas swim schools safer gets its first approval from state lawmakers.
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The Grannies Swim Club of Soweto | World of Africa | WION
‘Aqua-phobia’ is the fear of water. Many people develop this anxiety when they are about to take a dip or swim, but some grannies in South Africa’s Soweto are redefining this phobia. In their 60s and above they have found a new hobby to help calm them down and stay fit. Here’s their story of…
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Black People Will Swim | Second Act | VICE TV
Paulana Lamonier is creating a safer future in the water, one lesson at a time.
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Free Swimming Lessons Offered for Cedar River Academy 2nd Graders | The Gazette
Through a partnership with Cedar Rapids Parks and Rec and the Parks, Waterways and Recreation Commission, all Cedar River Academy 2nd graders will learn to swim for free. This four-week program includes eight lessons at Bender Pool and a swimsuit. Kids will participate in swim lessons during their school day from April 4 to 27.
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South African Seniors Splash to Good Health | VOA Africa
At a public pool in South Africa’s township of Soweto, novice swimmers in their golden years are splashing to better health. More than 40 older women, who have never previously had a chance to learn how to swim, visit the pool weekly to learn and improve their health. Olivia Chan reports.
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Teaching Children How to Swim | News4JAX
Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children between the ages of 1 and 4 in the state of Florida. Black children are three times more likely to drown, compared to white children. The Shawn Delifius Foundation is working to make sure children and adults in underserved communities learn how to swim.
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2nd Graders in Cedar Rapids Receive Free Swim Lessons | KCRG-TV9
This effort offers students the opportunity to gain skills in something that’s both fun and potentially life-saving.
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Boost to Fund Queensland School Swimming Lesson Programs | 7NEWS
Queensland schools will no longer be in the deep end, following a funding boost to state swimming programs. An audit has revealed some schools weren’t providing any lessons.