YMCA Safety Around Water Week | June 20-23

Teaching children how to be safe around water is not a luxury; it is a necessity. Every June, the YMCA hosts a national Safety Around Water Program to help ensure essential water safety skills can reach those who need it most, opening up a world of possibilities for children and adults.

SAFETY AROUND WATER WEEK

June 20-23, 2022

Taught by a certified instructor, this community outreach course teaches children ages 3-12 two sets of skills that will reduce the risk of drowning and give them confidence in and around water.

› Exercises to help children adjust to being in water.

› Instruction in “Jump, Push, Turn, Grab” and “Swim, Float, Swim,” two skill sets children can use if they unexpectedly find themselves in the water.
› An activity that teaches children about specific safety topics such as pool rules and boating safety.

Registration required. Only one registration per child is permitted. NON-MEMBERS AND NON-SWIM LESSON PARTICIPANTS ONLY.

Children will attend one 40-min. class each day at Old Bridge Family YMCA:

› 3-5 yrs. old | 4 p.m.

› 6-9 yrs. old | 4:40 p.m.

› 10 –12 yrs. old | 5:20 p.m.

PROGRAM FEE: $20 per child

Learn more and register at ymcanj.org/SAW.