As a leader in providing swim lessons across the country, we take water safety very seriously. We believe swimming helps children learn life-long skills, develop confidence, and increases their physical activity to stay healthy. However, drowning poses a serious threat to children nationwide, and is a leading cause of accidental death for children. Our new …
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Water Safety
May is Water Safety Month As a leader in water safety education, the Y teaches more than 1 million kids how to swim every year. We believe swimming and other water-based activities promote youth development and can be lifelong pursuits for staying healthy. However, drowning poses a serious threat to children nationwide. It is the …
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Water Safety Classes
WATER SAFETY CLASSES | MAY 10 & MAY 21 According To the CDC, “About ten people die per day due to drowning, and of that, one in five of them are children 14 and younger.” Teaching children how to be safe around water is not a luxury; it is a necessity. While it is proven …
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Accelerated Swim Lessons
The more time a child spends in swim lessons, the faster they will learn. Many children may benefit from an accelerated approach to swim lessons. Some students have fears or anxieties associated with the water and need to spend more time in the water to overcome those fears. Other students may be very close to …
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Having Fun with Competition
Ann Leslie, Youth Fitness/Family Coordinator Indian Valley branch shares her Y story… I want to make a difference in the lives of kids right here at our Y. Most of my youth was spent at the YMCA at swim team practices and strength and conditioning classes. Now as a coach and instructor at the Y, …
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Discover Family Fitness and Fun
Serving families has always been at the heart of our organization. North Penn YMCA’s in Lansdale and Harleysville offer a variety of ways for families to be active and enjoy time together. Family Wellness Centers with plenty of adult and kid friendly fitness equipment, climbing and bouldering walls, play equipment, and interactive games Parent/Child Classes …
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