Northwest YMCA
The Safety Around Water program consists of eight lessons designed to teach kids water safety skills that help reduce the risk of drowning and build their skills and confidence in and around water. A typical session includes: -Exercises to help kids adjust to being in the water -Instruction in two skill sets kids can use if they unexpectedly find themselves in the water: Jump, Push, Turn, Grab and Swim, Float Swim. -Safety topics like what to do if you see someone in the water who needs help -Fun activities that reinforce skills
The goal is to help children learn how to be water safe. Lesson plans will be provided for both on land and in the water volunteers.
Sarah Galloway sarah.galloway@ymcasv.org, Oliver Woody oliver.woody@ymcasv.org