Knowing how to swim is a valuable skill that can improve your health and fitness, and even help save your life. To make sure that New Yorkers stay safe in and near the water, we’re offering free ...

(KFF Health News/Michael B. Thomas) A Missouri swim team encourages Black youth participation, addressing historical segregation in swimming. Parents of swimmers confront their own fears and learn to ...

This year’s learn-to-swim program with Sassarini is a pilot for the vision of a swimming program for all the second grade children of Sonoma Valley Unified School District. Jane Hansen, Executive ...

Louis. Almost 40 athletes, ages 4 to 19, swim on the squad, which encourages Black and multiracial kids to participate in the sport. Coached by Terea Goodwin and Torrie Preciado, the team also spreads ...

“If we can get everybody to learn how to swim, just that little bit, it would save so many lives,” said Goodwin, a kitchen and bathroom designer by day who is known as Coach T at the pool.

“If we can get everybody to learn how to swim, just that little bit, it would save so many lives,” said Goodwin, a kitchen and bathroom designer by day who is known as Coach T at the pool.

Learning to swim is an important skill, especially in Alaska. The state has the longest coastline and the highest rates of drowning in the country. One way to reduce that risk is through swim lessons.

When I started competing, I moved up quickly. From my experience, I've learned that trust is a huge thing with swim lessons. Many kids are nervous around water, so I want to build confidence with them ...

Andrew Sheaff has been helping people improve their swimming for over 20 years. He’s worked with everyone from children learning to swim to Olympic medalists to masters triathletes and swimmers. He ...

“These life-saving skills give young people the chance to grow as leaders and they can pave the way as peer advocates for safety for others to shed fears and learn to swim.” According to ...