Category: Learn To Swim
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Migrants Learn To Swim After Surviving Crossing | Al Jazeera
In the first five months of this year, over 5,000 migrants have lost their lives attempting to reach Spain by sea. On the Spanish island of Tenerife, young survivors of one of the deadliest maritime crossings are now receiving swimming lessons to help them cope with their trauma.
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Residents Unable To Apply For Florida’s Swim Lesson Voucher Program Despite New Law | WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando
With summer in full swing, health experts are raising awareness about water safety, but there are still questions about a new Florida law that provides free swim lessons to some children.
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Learn To Swim | Any Time Is The Best Time | Virgin Active
Watch Grace’s inspirational story about learning to swim at 77 years old.
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New York City Nonprofit Provides Free Swimming Lessons To Underserved Communities | Voice of America
In an effort to prevent drownings and give kids a chance to learn how to play safely in water, Rising Tide Effect teaches youth how to swim in a pool as well as an ocean. June Hsu and Rendy Wicaksana report.
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YMCA Gets Grant For Free Swim Lessons, Lifeguard Training | WAVY TV 10
The YMCA of South Hampton Roads has received a grant for more than $155,000 from POOLCORP.
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How Gaza Swimming Club Founders Help Members Flee War | The Project
Mo Saleh helped launch Gaza’s first-ever Nippers in 2023 after training to become a lifeguard on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. But nine months on, he and his family are in limbo after fleeing from Gaza.
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Carolina Moment: Longtime YWCA Aquatics Director Has Taught Thousands How To Swim | WLOS News 13
Kitty Schmidt is the now-retired aquatics director of the YWCA of Asheville. The former state-champion and Olympic trial swimmer has taught thousands of children how to swim over the years. Read WLOS News 13
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Swim South Florida: A Broward County Program Offers Free Swim Lessons For Children | WPLG Local 10
A Broward man has made it his mission to help children learn how to swim in Broward County.
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What You Need To Know About Swimming Safely For Your Family | Good Morning America
The CDC reports that drowning deaths were higher in recent years. Muneki Kamata, Director of Operations and Aquatics for Penguin City Swim, shares tips on how to swim safely this summer.