Learn to Swim Day

Learn to Swim Day 

Learn to Swim Day is a holiday dedicated to teaching children to swim. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death amongst children under the age of 14, so swimming is such an important skill for them to have. Not only is swimming an important skill to have, it’s also fun! The start of summer is the perfect time to learn out to swim. The weather is starting to get warm and now your kids will have the rest of the season to enjoy their new skill!

History of Learn to Swim Day

In 2012, Swimways founded National Learn to Swim Day. with its partner the USA Swimming Foundation, which is a non-profit organization built around the framework of saving lives and creating champions inside and outside the pool. They both work toward creating awareness and education about water safety and the benefits of learning to swim.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages one to 14.

Swim Resources

These can all be found within the swimways website:

How to swim
Swimming and non-atypical children/adults
Pool toys, floating devices, etc.
Among many other resources

Ways to Celebrate

Jumpstart Swimming gives loads of tips on ways to celebrate:

• Enroll your kids in swim lessons
• Visit a community pool
• Tell your local lifeguard how much you appreciate them.
• Host a group swimming lesson at a local pool.
• Check out smart pool safety tips in the Swimways Resources section.
• Have a pool? Invite a few friends over for a synchronized swimming competition.
• Encourage kids - by giving them a Learn to Swim Day swimming certificate and free coloring pages
• Still too cold to swim outside? Practice in the bathtub or at an indoor pool.
• Take a CPR or First Aid class.
• Visit a local library and check out a book about famous Olympic swimmers.
• Talk to your children about water safety.
• Start your own Learn-to-Swim Celebration. Contact your local pool, waterpark, or community center and help organize an event.

Remember to always continue learning and swimming - consistency and awareness are key.