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.
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.
Assign an adult to constantly watch children in water. Sign the pledge to be a Water Watcher >
Drowning victims are rarely able to wave or call for help. Watch for:
Questions about swimming at the Y? Our branch aquatics directors are here to help you.