Nationwide Swim Schools Promote Water Safety During May Campaign

May is National Water Safety Month, with various organizations across the U.S. emphasizing the importance of swim lessons and water safety to prevent drowning, especially among children. The Waldo County YMCA has run a free First Grade Swim Safety Program for over a decade, teaching young children water safety skills and building confidence, supported by a national campaign urging caregivers to remain vigilant around water. In South Florida, the YMCA of the Palm Beaches highlights the region's high drowning rates and promotes swimming lessons, supervision, and rescue readiness to keep the community safe. Miller Swim School in Tulsa has introduced the S.A.F.E.R Swimmer Promise, a comprehensive program ensuring kids learn essential swimming and safety skills with a commitment to ongoing support until mastery. Tampa Bay's Watermelon Swim school, teaching thousands weekly, teaches children practical safety drills like swimming clothed and wearing life jackets to simulate real emergencies, partnering with local organizations to spread awareness. Collectively, these efforts underscore the critical role of education, supervision, and preparedness in reducing drowning incidents nationwide.