Learn how the YMCA of Central Florida’s swim assessments and color-coded wristband system work together to keep children safe in and around the water. Water Safety Starts Before the First...

At the YMCA, we believe that water safety starts with awareness—and that every parent and caregiver can be a hero when it comes to preventing drowning.

Over the last 10 years, the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder has increased significantly worldwide. (^1) According to the National Autism Association and Injury Epidemiology, accidental drownings...

With sunny days and warmer weather rolling in, it’s the perfect time to splash around and have fun in the water. But it’s essential to keep safety in mind to...

As temperatures rise, kids want to cool off, whether that’s in pools, ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, or oceans. Unfortunately, that means the risk of drowning is ever-present. With May being...