Tampa YMCA Safety Around Water Program

Safety Around Water consists of eight lessons designed to teach kids water safety skills that help reduce the risk of drowning and build their skills and confidence in and around water. A typical session includes:

Exercises to help kids adjust to being in the water
Instruction in two skill sets kids can use if they unexpectedly find themselves in the water: Jump, Push, Turn, Grab and Swim, Float Swim.
Safety topics like what to do if you see someone in the water who needs help
Fun activities that reinforce skills