According to Cigna, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports that drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children and adolescents in the United States.
Here are some drowning risk factors that parents and caregivers should be aware of, along with some preventative measures.
. The following Macaroni Kid sponsors offer water safety classes and swim lessons:
Demont Family Swim School: Indoor swim facility that offers Baby & Me classes - an introduction to water safety and primary water skills, including FREE Baby Splash classes. There are also semi-private and group lessons for ages 30 months and older.
POPPKiDZ: FREE water safety education workshops for children ages 0-23 months, swim lessons for all skill levels, including adults, and much more!
YMCA of Southern Arizona: Offers FREE swim lessons through the All Kids Swim program (including Marana pool) and the Vest It Up program. For other YMCA of Southern Arizona swim programs, click HERE.
Other Tucson area water safety and swim programs:
- AquaMobile Swim School
- City of Tucson Parks and Recreation
- Infant Swimming Resource (ISR)
- Oro Valley Aquatic Center
- Saguaro Aquatics
