07/25/2026
July 25 is World Drowning Prevention Day. 🛟
300,000 people lost to drowning in a single year. That's the number the WHO reported for 2021 alone. More than 30 people every hour. And nearly a quarter of them were children under the age of 5. In the U.S., drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages one to four. These aren't statistics about distant places or unlikely accidents. They're happening in pools, lakes, and bathtubs — in families just like yours.
The hardest part? The overwhelming majority of these deaths are preventable. Teaching a child to swim won't eliminate every risk. But it builds the water confidence, muscle memory, and safety awareness that can change the outcome in a critical moment. That's exactly what we do, one lesson at a time, one child at a time.
If today moves you to do something, let it be this: get your child or yourself enrolled in swim lessons. Visit us to learn more about what classes are right for your family.
