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Safe Waters Summer Initiative
Teaching life-saving skills that protect and empower our youth.
WHAT THE PROGRAM IS
Safe Waters Summer is a structured swim and water safety program in partnership with the YMCA that teaches youth essential swimming skills, water awareness, and safety techniques.
WHY IT MATTERS
Drowning disproportionately affects underserved communities where access to swim education is limited. Knowing how to swim is not just a skill—it’s a life-saving necessity.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE
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Beginner to intermediate swim instruction
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Water safety and awareness training
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Confidence-building in aquatic environments
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Mentorship circles focused on responsibility and awareness
REAL IMPACT
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​Youth gaining swim proficiency
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Increased confidence in water
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Reduction in fear and risk around aquatic environments
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Development of future lifeguard pathways
Safe Waters, Strong Futures.
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