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  • Advocating for Promoting Physical Activity and Reducing Injury

    … and bikeable communities and to prevent drowning, one of the leading causes of … walkable, bikeable and rollable communities.  Drowning Prevention and Water Safety While the … than one million children to swim each year, drowning is still a threat, particularly to …

  • Water Safety and Swimming

    … need to become strong, confident swimmers. Drowning can happen nearly anywhere with … safety skills that help reduce the risk of drowning and build their skills and confidence … children, especially those most at-risk of drowning, invaluable water safety and swimming …

  • Community Programs

    The YMCA provides a variety of programs, resources and support that fuel positive change for people of all ages and backgrounds and their communities.

  • Advocate with the Y

    … Keeping Kids Safe Off Support $5 million for Drowning Prevention at CDC’s National Center … Keeping Kids Safe Off Support $5 million for Drowning Prevention at CDC’s National Center …

  • Donate

    When you give to the Y, you support critical programs and services for young people, adults and families who need them the most. Find out more about...

  • Media Coverage

    … Congress to reinstate funding to the National Drowning Prevention Program.  Real Clear … Chronicle of Philanthropy June 18, 2024 US Drowning Death Rates Have Increased, Reversing … Decline After decades of decline, accidental drowning rates are rising in the US, the US …

  • What We Do

    At the Y, we create opportunities for people to improve their lives and their communities. Through empowering young people, improving individual and...

  • Our Impact

    At the YMCA, we believe that in order to strengthen communities, we must understand the current issues and foresee the future needs of the people and...

  • Swim, Sports and Play

    Our sports programs keep kids active, teach friendly competition and introduce healthy practices for life. Explore our activities and learn why...

  • Youth Development

    … Comfortable Around Water Now After a local drowning tragedy, YMCA of Northwest Louisiana …

  • Advancing Access to Water Safety Education

    … take to the water. But many do not know that drowning remains one of the leading causes of … with nearly 900 deaths each year, and that drowning rates are higher for communities of … outreach to communities with higher rates of drowning. The Y's  Safety Around Water program …

  • Bridging The Gap: Overcoming Barriers to Water Safety

    … exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.  With drowning as the leading cause of death for … parents and to teach children lifesaving drowning prevention skills in a fun and safe … populations, see disproportionately higher drowning rates than in other communities. …

  • Safety Around Water at the YMCA: Beyond Swim Lessons

    … where someone else may be at risk of drowning, kids will learn the concepts of this … technical skills to help reduce risk of drowning, the program also weaves in fun … in water safety, aquatics programming, drowning prevention, water exercise, and swim …

  • Top 5 Safety Around Water Tips from the YMCA

    … “Are they ready?”  The harsh reality is, drowning is the leading cause of death for … and swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning among children 1 to 4 years of age by … in water safety, aquatics programming, drowning prevention, water exercise, and swim …

  • Equity Through Advocacy

    … disease prevention at the community level.  Drowning is the leading cause of accidental … Y is also working with the CDC to launch a drowning prevention program that will enable … is designed to reach children at risk of drowning and teach them basic water safety …

  • Celebrating An Evolving Community

    … that teaches both children and parents drowning prevention techniques free of charge, …
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