The Josh Project giving kids the confidence to be safe around water

Teaching kids about water safety and building their confidence! That’s the goal of The Josh Project, which started its fall ...
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26 Best Lakes for Swimming in the U.S. This Summer

Set at the base of the snow-capped Rockies in Northwestern Montana, sparkling Whitefish Lake is incredibly scenic. And whether you choose to join the crowd at City Beach in Whitefish (where you can ...
The Oakland Press

For kids with autism, swim classes can be lifesaving

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In an airy indoor pool with fish cutouts on the walls, a group of small children bobbed, floated and tentatively flutter-kicked. It was what it looked like, a starter ...
Chicago Tribune

The Chicago River Swim is still on — but it’s been moved to Lake Michigan

The Chicago River Swim has been moved to Lake Michigan, organizers said Monday, a month after the city denied a permit for the open-water swimming event because of safety concerns related to the ...
USA Today

Black kids are more likely to drown. Access to swimming lessons is a necessity. | Opinion

Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for children, especially impacting minority communities due to historical and socioeconomic factors. Learning to swim is crucial for water safety and ...