For over 100 years, as America's swim instructor, the YMCA has been providing high-quality swim instruction to children and families to prevent drowning and build a love of the sport.

Tips to Staying Safe in and Around the Water

Learn to recognize signs and symptoms of drowning, find out how to prevent it from happening, sign the pledge to be a Water Watcher, and see ways to have fun safely.

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Questions

Questions about swimming at the Y? Our branch aquatics directors are here to help you.