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saves
lives

 
Did you know that:

  • Drowning is the second-leading cause of accidental deaths among children? 

  • By far, swimming was the activity that most often led to drowning?

  • 32 children drowned last year in the greater Houston area?

Building on a foundation of over 100 years of swim instruction, the YMCA has established the Y Water Wise water safety initiative. This initiative has the aggressive goal of  "Eliminating drownings through water safety education & awareness, and by teaching swimming skills."

Water Safety Tips
Learn to Swim
At the YMCA, Aquatics Programs are about swim instruction, water safety and fun for everyone.
 
Speakers Bureau
Y Water Wise is a campaign to educate the community about how to help prevent drowning. The YMCA of the Greater Houston Area and the Houston Apartment Association have partnered to provide on-going educational information through a speaker's bureau of experts.
 

YMCA Water Wise Program Outline

 
If you would like to have a presentation for a community group, please contact:
 
Kristine Meyerson
Association Aquatic Specialist
kristinem@ymcahouston.org
YMCA of Greater Houston
2600 North Loop West, Ste 300
Houston, TX 77092
 
Direct: 713-758-9187
Fax: 713-681-6204
 
Our Partners
We are pleased to be partnering with strong partners in the greater Houston area who share our commitment to eliminating drownings in our communities through water safety education & awareness, and by teaching swimming skills

 

Toyota strives to assist the communities where we do business by supporting initiatives that enrich and enhance the lives of the people who live there. From sponsoring charity bike rides to helping out around town, we are always ready to lend a hand.
 
 

Houston Apartment Association members know that drowning deaths can often be prevented, that is why we are committed to educating the community about how to enjoy the water safely.
 
 
 
 
 
          Kroger takes pride in being a community partner and is committed to building strong alliances with organizations that are dedicated to enriching the lives of others in the neighborhoods where its customers and associates live and work. The YMCA of Greater Houston is an organization that aligns with Kroger's commitment. Kroger is proud to support the YMCA and its mission to strengthen the community and educate youth for successful futures.

 

Make a Splash is a national child-focused water safety initiative created by the USA Swimming Foundation. It works by aligning the nation's top learn-to-swim resources in an effort to save lives. Make a Splash educates parents through a national awareness campaign, saves lives by joining forces with grassroots learn-to-swim programs and reaches thousands of children through wide-reaching in-school materials.


 

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