Every year, about 900 children die from accidental drowning in the United States. This is largely in part due to lack of access to swimming lessons, living far from bodies of water and lack of ...

Swimming ability is declining in Australia, with almost half of year 6 students unable to swim 50 metres and tread water for 2 minutes — the minimum water safety requirements for their age. Bernadette ...

New figures show shocking numbers of Australian kids are not achieving basic swimming skills. Royal Life Saving Australia data estimates 48% of Year 6 students cannot swim 50 metres and tread water ...

"Drowning is 100 percent preventable, so if we can be more aware of the risks we face we can certainly prevent it," said Lori Schmidt, president of the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona. The ...

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and it’s why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us. In this “Swim ...

Ah, the children’s swim lesson. It’s an adorable rite of passage for babies and toddlers and little ones, and also the perfect all-weather activity: The kids get some play time, exercise, and new ...