SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — After birth defects, drowning is the top cause of death in children ages 1 to 4. Swim lessons do not make kids drown-proof — it’s just one layer of protection. Dr. Laura Waters, a ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Fun Fins swim program plans to teach more than 700 kids how to swim during the summer. The new program, announced on Monday, plans to start teaching children in rural areas ...

Water is one of the most effective ways to stay cool when the mercury surges. For kids, water activities also offer a chance to mix fun and exercise. However, it’s extremely important to protect ...

MOUNT LAUREL, New Jersey (WPVI) -- On Thursday, June 26, communities across the nation will host local events to coincide with 'The World's Largest Swimming Lesson.' The goal is to raise awareness of ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. FEDERAL HEIGHTS, Colo. (KDVR) — According to ...

Rochester, N.Y. - Kids off from school are really making a splash this week! They're celebrating "Splash Week" at the YMCA of Greater Rochester. Children as young as six months old are learning how to ...

FALL RIVER — Summer fun goes better with water — but what if kids can’t swim? The state Department of Conservation and Recreation can fix that for free. The DCR is offering free swimming lessons for ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Kids at the ilani resort in Ridgefield dove in to take part in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Thursday afternoon. At the YMCA Columbia-Willamette-organized event, they ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids ages one to four years old, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Parker Gore, director of health and recreation ...