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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
… Safety Around Water program, which focuses on drowning prevention, ensures that every kid … -
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 … -
Why Are Black Youth at Highest Risk for Drowning?
… Why Are Black Youth at Highest Risk for Drowning? Why are Black Youth at Highest Risk for Drowning? Every day, there are nearly 10 accidental drownings in the U.S., according to the … -
First United States National Water Safety Action Plan: A Roadmap for Collective Action to Reduce Drowning for All
… A Roadmap for Collective Action to Reduce Drowning for All YMCA of USA's Advancing … Equity for All Blog Series Intro Drowning is a serious public health problem. … year in the U.S., over 4,000 people die from drowning–– an average of 11 people every day–– …YMCA of USA's Advancing Equity for All Blog Series -
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. … -
How Important is Learning to Swim?
… that’s something we need to address. Fatal drowning is the second-leading cause of … -
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, …YMCA of USA's Advancing Equity for All Blog Series -
President and CEO
… level banding, as well as, wearing WAVE Drowning prevention headbands, when available. …