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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — More than 400 students have been signed up for a new swim lessons program at the Schenectady City School District. Aquatics Director Brian Melanson said the wave of ...

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 ...