Health & Fitness
Swimming Lessons At Massachusetts YMCAs Teach Confidence And Safety In The Water
"Drowning is one of the number one leading causes of death, especially in children under ages 13, 14," said instructor Megan Roderick.
August 2, 2024
WALTHAM - At local YMCA branches in Massachusetts, swimming lessons are in full swing to help people of all ages get familiar with the water.
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"We believe that an early introduction to water is really important," said Dru Douillette-Belli, the vice president of operations for the YMCA of Greater Boston.
WBZ-TV met up with Douillette-Belli at the Waltham Y, the only location in Greater Boston with an outdoor pool. The YMCA offers swimming lessons to babies beginning at 6 months old, to toddlers, teens and even adults. Douillette-Belli said it's never too old to learn how to swim.
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