It seems obvious that teaching kids to swim would reduce deaths by drowning. But the reality is complex, and proof is hard to find. Drowning deaths have decreased dramatically in the U.S. since the ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The wisdom of enrolling toddlers and preschoolers in formal swimming ...

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 ...

As summer approaches and families gear up for fun in the sun, it’s important to prioritize water safety. Chris DeJong, founder and president of Big Blue Swim School, is on a mission to help prevent ...

Knott’s Soak City Waterpark will join hundreds of waterparks, aquatic centers, and swim schools nationwide for the 15 th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. The event, which takes place on June 20 ...

A new survey is suggesting millions of school-age children don’t know how to swim because lessons are out of their family’s price range. The OnePoll survey was commissioned by LYCRA Brand and ...

In honor of National Water Safety Month, Pool Scouts has partnered with the Hope Floats Foundation to donate more than 1,500 swim lessons for children living in poverty. Local Pool Scouts Owner, Shane ...

Formal swimming lessons significantly reduce the risk of drowning for young children. More than 40 million adults don't know how to swim; more than half have never taken a lesson. Nonfatal drowning ...

FARGO — With school letting out and summer just around the corner, many families are heading to the pool or lake, making now the right time to focus on water safety. “Drowning is silent,” said Joseph ...