YMCA urges safety for summer swimming
By Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff · Tue Mar 17 2020
YMCA urges safety for summer swimming
Staff Report
Summer is just around the corner, and the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA encourages children and parents to explore the many benefits of swimming, while also staying safe.
“Research shows that participation in aquatics safety programs and swim lessons significantly reduces the risk of drowning,” said Margo Byrne, chief operations officer of the Channel Islands YMCA.
The YMCA encourages parents to take an active role in fostering a relationship between their children and swimming — beginning with water safety. Safety tips include: