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5 Steps to Start Learning How to Swim by Yourself

Learning to swim opens the doors to a number of activities, like water aerobics classes, snorkeling, and lap swimming. Not to mention, it can be a lifesaver (literally) in an accident. Yet, almost 40 ...
News4Jax

Learning to swim: News4JAX traffic anchor Amanda DeVoe gives update on swim lessons

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Even though summer is over, lifeguards are still warning people that drowning can happen year-round. The Florida Department of Children and Families says more children 5 years old ...
WYFF

One kick, one stroke, one float at a time: Adaptive swimming is saving lives and building confidence

GET READY. DIVE IN! OUR CAITLIN ASHBAUGH TAKES US INSIDE A ONE OF A KIND ADAPTIVE SWIM PROGRAM IN GREENVILLE COUNTY. IT IS ALL NEW AT SIX. ADAPTIVE SWIMMING IS ABOUT THE TECHNIQUE. IT’S ABOUT WATER ...
NPR

Many teens don't know how to swim. A grassroots organization is trying to change that

In the summer, many Americans head to the pool or a beach to cool off and have fun. But many kids don't know how to swim, especially in historically underrepresented communities. One New York City non ...
Sun Sentinel

‘When you get over the fear, it’s good.’ Fuller Center teachers learn how to swim at YMCA

The YMCA of South Palm Beach County in Boca Raton is promoting water safety by providing free swim lessons to teachers from the Florence Fuller Child Development Center. With funding from the USA ...