WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 4,000 people drown every year in the United States. The CDC reports that the number of people who die by ...

Drowning is one of the highest causes of accidental death among young children around the world. While no lesson can eliminate the risk entirely, swimming lessons dramatically lower the chances of ...

Water is one of the most effective ways to stay cool when the mercury surges. For kids, water activities also offer a chance to mix fun and exercise. However, it’s extremely important to protect ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - As families head to the pool or the beach for the long Memorial Day weekend, experts are encouraging continued water safety. They say its important for kids to get started in swimming ...

BOSTON - Many children missed out on swimming lessons during the pandemic, a new study has found. It's estimated that nearly a thousand kids and teens die from drowning each year. Researchers at Lurie ...

Louisiana Athletic Club offers lessons to teach children water safety.

It’s an opportunity that could save lives.Dozens of kids will be able to learn to swim thanks to some grant dollars coming to Central Florida. Seminole County is teaming up with Swim Life in Sanford ...

Families in Connecticut are being encouraged to prioritize swim lessons as summer temperatures rise and more children head to ...

During a period of painful budget cuts, New York City lawmakers secured private funding to pay for free swim lessons for 2,000 second graders starting in June. By Emma G. Fitzsimmons With New York ...

More than 500 people of all ages die from unintentional drownings each year in Florida. In 2025, there was a record high of ...