HARRISBURG, Pa. — The crucial importance of swimming lessons in the Black community has been brought to the forefront. Despite its status as a life skill, significant obstacles are preventing many ...

A group of 5- and 6-year-olds used all their strength and skills to splash their beloved swim instructor, Cheryl Waites, as she laughed and teased the kids to splash harder. Waites was one of the ...

A viral video of a toddler’s swim lesson has sparked a major debate among parents online. The clip, posted by TikTok user Brandon Pennington, shows his 18-month-old son passing his swimming test — a ...

In Australia, learning to swim is not just a rite of passage, it’s a necessary skill. But what should you look for in a ...

Ryker Gardner (left), 8, waits as Haylee Turner, 7, jumps in near swim instructor Alexis Fraundorfer during "Learn to Swim" lessons at Prospect Pool on Wednesday morning. Mirror photo by Linden ...

Those are the words that stick with 29-year-old Candace Thome when she learned that her nearly 2-year-old brother, Brayv, had fallen into her family’s pool in 2011. Brayv would not survive. He had ...

A Utah Aquatics Academy swimmer floats on his back in the 'survival float' position. (Alliesha Reber) Kristy Neilson and her family traveled to Lake Powell three years ago with her then 2-year-old son ...

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – As summer approaches, leaders across the Lowcountry are working to keep children safe in and around the water. The YMCA of Coastal Carolina has launched a mobile ...

Her 18-month-old son was silent when he slipped into the water on a cold, winter day. But when Shanin Tia Speas-Frost saw him, she was calm. “He was working on flipping over to his back when I saw him ...

AUSTIN, Texas — As temperatures heat up and more families head to the pools and lakes, a new program is making it possible for families in Central Texas to access swim lessons regardless of their ...