YMCA of Central Florida’s Post

Regardless of what sport you love or play this summer, the #FirstSport all kids should learn is swimming and water competency. Drowning is the number one killer of toddlers in America, which means water competency is more than just a sport; it's a vital survival skill. Our #FirstSport campaign has one goal, encouraging parents and caregivers everywhere to consider swimming and water competency the first priority before enrolling their kids in other extra curricular activities. Head over to the website to learn more about #FirstSport! https://lnkd.in/ejiQHNzH #MakeASplashInSafety #DrownAlliance #WaterCompetency #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention #LayersOfProtection

"🌊🚀 As summer wraps up, it's time to finish strong with our mobile swim school and get ready for the new school year! Our swim lessons help your child build confidence and skills while having fun. Dive in and join us before school starts! 🏊♀️📚 #SwimLessons #MobileSwimSchool #BackToSchool #SummerToFall #SwimSchoolFun #WaterConfidence #BackToSchoolReady #SplashAndLearn"

🚒👩🚒 Summer holidays are in full swing, and we've got a blazing lineup of activities for your little ones with a fire safety twist: 💦 Pool day: Treat little ones to a trip to the local swimming pool! Swimming is an essential life skill, so why not use this summer holiday to get lots of practice in? Make sure they know how to #FloatToLive and always supervise. 🧯Fire safety story time: Head to a library to grab a copy of 'No Dragons for Tea' for a story all about fire safety and teaching little ones essential life-saving knowledge. 🚒 Firefighter obstacle course: Get those tiny firefighters moving with an obstacle course! They'll practice skills like crawling low under "smoke" (limbo), aiming a "hose" (water squirters), and rescuing "casualties" (cuddly toys). It's all about teamwork and safety! 📸 Pictured are two of our brilliant Children and Young People team members reading a copy of No Dragons for Tea to our special teddy bear.

Summer is here, and it's time to revisit water safety tips! At Friends of the Children - Houston, we know that children of color face a higher risk of drowning. Did you know 64% of Black and Indigenous kids do not know how to swim? This highlights the need for water safety education. Swimming lessons can reduce drowning risk by 88% for kids aged 1-4. However, access has been limited for many families of color. Check out your local YMCA that offers water safety and swimming lessons for youth and families in our community. Stay safe this summer! Remember: Always supervise children near water. Teach basic swimming skills. Use life jackets for young/inexperienced swimmers. Avoid alcohol when swimming/supervising swimmers. Enjoy the water safely! #WaterSafety #SummerSafety #FriendsHouston #YMCA #SwimLessons

The Power of Bubbles Did you know that introducing young babies and children to the practice of blowing bubbles in the pool in their early swim classes makes a massive difference in their ability to become independent swimmers? Incorporating bubbles into their swim routine early on helps children develop the essential breathing and buoyancy skills for swimming. It builds their confidence and provides opportunities for experimentation and exploration on their own terms. This helps them feel comfortable in the water and sets the stage for later swimming skills, such as developing streamlined body positions essential for independent swimming. One small step always leads to the more significant steps - the more advanced skills needed for all swim strokes. We should always appreciate the Power of Bubbles in our swim classes. Bubbles are a gateway to success. #swimminglessons #traumfreesubmersions #childdevelopment #swimmngteacher #upskilling 

We know some of our parents will have questions as regards our Kids Summer Swim Camp. Here’s a list of FAQs and their answers. - Are the kids staying from 9am to 12pm? No, just for a 35-minute time slot. - Are you going to feed them during the camp? No, the kids are only participating in a 35-minute fun swim session and will go home to eat. - Is the fee for the whole 3 weeks? No, it's just for 1 week. - Are there other fun activities like art & craft sessions? No, it's purely a 35-minute fun swim session. - Can my kid attend for 2 days from the 1 week? No, they must attend for the full week. - Can my 1-year-old baby join? No, it's for children aged 3 years and above. - Will my child start swimming in 1 week? No, learning to swim is a step-by-step process that takes at least 24 lessons for a child to start swimming independently. - Will my baby learn water confidence? Yes, absolutely. - Is my baby safe without me in the water? Yes, the kids are safe with the coaches in the water, and there are also admins watching outside the pool. SAVE THE DATES!! #dolphinswimschool #kidssummerswimcamp #learntoswim #kidssummercamp #lagos

Unfortunately, there are no Ofsted reports for swim schools - so how can you tell the good from the bad? This blog gives you five things to look for in an outstanding swim school including class sizes, teacher qualifications and pool facilities: https://hubs.la/Q02ctdyT0 #swimminglessons #swimschool

𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒘𝒊𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 The importance of swimming isn't confined to the domain of sports 🏊♀️💡 It's an essential life-saving skill with immense health benefits, yet many primary school pupils are not given the opportunity to learn. Shockingly, 1 in 3 primary school children in England lack basic swimming skills. It's time to dive into action! We can bridge this gap through a collective effort 😊🤝 At our organisation, we don’t just teach kids to swim - we help them build lifelong habits for physical and mental well-being. Swimming is for everyone! We believe it is our mission to make swimming education inclusive and adaptable to children of all abilities and backgrounds. Let’s create a future where every child feels safe and confident in the water. 📣Educators, teachers, and schools📣 Check out our SwimED programme and learn how to get involved in this next generation of primary school swimming education. Together, we can make a positive impact on children’s lives. 🌍💙 Express your interest here: https://lnkd.in/dxeNY4NB #SwimCommunity #SwimAbility #WaterDiversity #MakingADifference

More safety tips for this summer!🌞 My little ones just wrapped up survival swim lessons. It seemed daunting at first, but seeing them enjoy it and learn life-saving skills was amazing! 🏊♂️ My 2.5-year-old nailed the swim-float-swim, and my 9-month-old is already floating solo! Survival swim lessons are crucial as they equip children with the skills to prevent drowning, which is especially important during these pool-filled months. These lessons are not just about swimming but about building confidence and safety skills that can save lives. 🏊♂️💦 Send a PM if you'd like the details of our instructor! #WaterSafety #SwimLessons #head2toepediatrics

Drowning is the NUMBER ONE killer of young children. Don't let your facility contribute to drowning statistics. Give yourself new peace of mind for less than you think. WAVE's award-winning technology empowers your guards to know if your swimmers are safe or at risk. WAVE knows how long each swimmer's face is fully submerged. It will alert your guards immediately if any swimmer is under longer than your facility deems to be safe. WAVE will also immediately alert your facility whenever a lifeguard enters the water, saving precious time during emergencies. Learn more at www.saferswimming.com #wavedrowningdetection #wavedrowningdetectionsystems #wavedds #childwatersafety #poolsafety #watersafety #drowningalliance #drowningawareness #drowningprevention #aquaticsafety #stopdrowning #drowningfacts #notonemoredrowning #layersofprotection #swimmingpools #innovation #communitycare #childsafety #swimming #drowning #bgca #summercamp #lifeguard #stopdrowningnow #techinnovations #techforgood #boysandgirlsclub #testimonials #ymca