Category: Learn To Swim
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Florida Expands Free Swim Lesson Voucher Eligibility, Drowning Prevention Efforts | First Coast News
A new Florida law has expanded the age range of kids who can qualify for swim lesson vouchers and requires more drowning prevention education efforts.
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Summer Swim Safety: Local Pediatrician’s Tips for Keeping Kids Safe in the Water | Medical Watch | WGN News
Heat plus the holiday means a lot of people plan to hit the water. It’s why swim safety, especially regarding children is paramount, says Dr. Deanna Behrens, a pediatric critical care doctor at Advocate Children’s Hospital. Behrens joined WGN’s Evening News at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, to offer tips and signs to recongize…
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Children’s Concert with World Record in Cologne – Raising Awareness Against the Lack of Swimming | RTL West
On Friday (July 3rd), 14,019 elementary school children sang together at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne – setting a new world record. The event was organized by the “Swimming with Mobi” initiative, which aims to raise awareness of a serious issue: A growing number of children cannot swim. The project was supported by the Cologne band…
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Age Limit for Swim Lesson Vouchers Increases in Florida as Drowning Inch Closer To Record Number | CBS Miami
2025 was a record-setting year for drowning in Florida, and the state appears to be on pace of eclipsing that number this year. That makes swimming safety during the holiday weekend more critical. CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri has more on the voucher program that expanded to keep more kids safe in the pool.
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Swim Instructor Urges Water Safety as Alabama Prepares for Fourth of July Weekend | WVTM 13 News
Swim instructor urges water safety as Alabama prepares for Fourth of July weekend
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Baltimore Swim Coach on a Mission To Make Swim Safety Accessible | WMAR-2 News
A Baltimore swim program is working to make water safety a skill that everyone, regardless of age or ability, can access. R-Trainers, founded by swim coach Danny Russell, offers lessons at multiple pools in the Baltimore area with a focus on what Russell calls water is wellness. Read WMAR-2 News
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Walt Disney World Hosts Nearly 600 Kids for World’s Largest Swimming Lesson | WKMG News 6
As kids across Central Florida are looking to beat the heat this summer, Walt Disney World hosted the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at Typhoon Lagoon. Nearly 600 children from five nonprofits across Central Florida took part in the annual event, which Disney has participated in since 2011.
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Adaptive Swim Lessons To Help Neurodivergent Children | 10 Tampa Bay News
The YMCA of the Suncoast offers adaptive swim lessons for neurodivergent children in Pinellas County to build water safety skills and reduce drownings.
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Skip the Floaties: Swim Safety Tips Every Parent Needs This Summer | KGW News
Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids 4 and under. Goldfish Swim School shares life-saving tips for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson.