The Safety Around Water (SAW) program balances various layers of education, hands-on practice, and fun activities, while ensuring that all participants gain critical water safety skills appropriate for their age.  Each day is set up with individual hour by hour itineraries that will focus on different layers of protection on or around water.  Children can attend all 4 days, 1 single day or a partial day to accommodate different schedules.

Individuals will be separated by age

Group A – 5-8years

Group B – 9-13 years

Group C – 14 plus

Water Safety Basics – developing positive attitudes, good swimming habits, and safe practices in and around the water

Staying calm and avoiding dangerous situations

Develop confidence and strength and calmness in and around the water

A global event promoting downing prevention that includes tens of thousands of participants across six continents working to raise awareness about the fundamental importance of teaching children to swim. June 26 is the official date for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) . Introduction to Boating Laws and Lake Etiquette for groups B & C.

LAYERS OF PROTECTION — Water safety isn’t just during swim time. Each layer can be used together when in or around water to help reduce the risk of drowning. Each day will focus on different layers of water safety. You never know which layer will save a life.

Every child and adult should be equipped with the skills to protect themselves in and around water by learning and enhancing their basic water safety skills to reduce the risk of drowning and aquatic-related injuries. This program will be free for all participants that register.

The YMCA sincerely thanks the Crooked Lake Association for their invaluable partnership and collaboration, playing a vital role in making the SAW program possible.