Each year, more than 3,000 U.S. children experience a drowning-related incident. May is designated as National Water Safety Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages one to 14 years old. In ethnically diverse communities, the youth drowning rate is two to three times higher than the national average.
As part of the Y’s commitment to keeping swimmers safe in and around the water, we encourage kids and adults to have fun and enjoy the benefits of swimming and to always make safety their first priority.
At the YMCA of Central Ohio, we are dedicated to reducing the incidence of childhood drowning in our community. We teach water safety skills and help participants develop confidence in and around the water while enjoying swimming and other water activities.
In an effort to reduce the incidence of drowning in our community, we are hosting the city’s largest swim evaluation event this Saturday, May 19th from 1pm -3pm at all of our YMCA of Central Ohio locations. The event is free and open to anyone who wants to find out how well their child can swim. No appointments are required and it’s for everyone ages three and up.
After the evaluation, various Y locations will have activities and presentations for the whole family to enjoy. Every child evaluated will receive a prize – while supplies last. For more information and a complete listing of activities, visit: ymcacolumbus.org.
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