May is National Water Safety Month

Swimming is great fun, whether you're at home, at the YMCA pool, or at a waterpark.

May is National Water Safety Month, the and the National Water Safety Month Coalition wants to remind you that wherever you and your family swim, be water aware. Follow all the rules, and make sure that there is adult supervision.  Water safety is everyone's responsibility.

Did you know that Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children? Research shows that if a child doesn't learn to swim by the third grade, they likely never will. Teaching children to swim is a vital skill for drowning prevention.  It’s never too early or too late to learn how to swim.

Have your family take this pledge:

"I'm a Safe Swimmer" Pledge:

1. I pledge to never swim alone
2. I pledge to never play or swim near drains or suction fittings
3. I pledge to always dive feet first
4. I pledge to obey the pool rules

Watch other safe swimmers take the pledge:

Water safety is everyone's responsibility. Visit www.nationalwatersafetymonth.org for more information.

Call The YMCA RECenter and ask for Norma Bushman, for a free swim evaluation. Register today, classes forming now for ages 6 months to adults.  The YMCA offers group, private and semi-private lessons.   For more info call the YMCA East Hampton RECenter at 631-329-6884 or at ymcali.org. 

It’s never too early or too late to Learn to Swim.  Swimming Lessons Save Lives.