Familiar Waters
At April Pools Day, kids will learn:
The importance of asking permission and having adult supervision near water
How to roll on your back if you fall in the water to call out for help
How to exit the pool safely
Pushing off the bottom of the pool and reaching for the wall
Learning how to help a friend who is struggling in the water
Caregivers will be offered an in-depth class on water safety
As springtime becomes pool season, the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is diving into water safety with its annual “April Pools Day,” a fun, family-friendly event with a life-saving mission.
The month-long event teaches free water safety lessons to children ages 3-14 to help them feel more confident around pools as summer rolls around. April Pools Day includes four opportunities this weekend:
Saturday, April 26, noon and 1:30 p.m., at Clermont County YMCA, 2075 James E. Sauls, Sr. Drive, Batavia
Sunday, April 27, noon and 1:30pm, Gamble-Nippert YMCA, 3159 Montana Ave., Westwood
April Pools Day isn’t just about swimming, it’s about prevention, education, and empowerment. The event is designed to teach kids and families techniques to stay safe in and around water. Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death for children under 14, and the YMCA is making sure water safety comes first.
The event is part of the YMCA’s mission to grow a healthier community, in mind, body and spirit. The safety lessons are free – and open to anyone, regardless of membership status, helping to remove barriers for families who may not otherwise have access to swim education or pool safety resources.
The event is free, but registration is required at https://myy.org/apd/.