The YMCA of Honolulu Reminds Kids and Adults to Practice Water Safety
Summertime
means beach and pool time for many kids and adults. While having fun, the YMCA of Honolulu reminds the local families to
keep safety first that when in or around the water. With this in mind, the Y
offers swim programs that teach water safety skills and give kids and adults
the chance to explore the many health benefits of swimming.
It’s important to make sure children and adults
are confident in the water to ensure they have a fun and safe experience. The Y encourages all kids and adults to learn how to swim. It’s never
too late. Basic swimming skills and water safety practices save lives every day.
When in and around water, the YMCA of Honolulu recommends the following safety precautions for children and
adults:
- Only swim when and where there is lifeguard on duty; never swim alone.
- Adults should constantly watch children in and near the water. If multiple adults are in the vicinity, designate a "water watcher" so everyone knows who is "on duty."
- Inexperiend swimmers should take precaution and wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD) when in, on or around the water.
- Children who are beginners should stay within arm's reach of an adult in the water.
For more information, call the YMCA Aquatics Department at the numbers listed to the right.
YMCA Aquatics Program
Over the years, the YMCA has taught the joy of swimming to thousands of children and adults in Hawaii. Elements taught include personal safety, skill development, personal growth, water sports/games and rescue.
We Offer:- Programs for all levels and ages
- Progressive instruction
- Small student-to-instructor ratio
- Trained staff and certified lifeguards
- Year-round classes at 6 locations on Oahu
- Group and private lessons
Programs include:- Parent-Tot (6 months - 3 years)
- Preschool (3-5 years) without parents
- Youth (6-12 years)
- Adults
- Must be between 6-18 years of age
- Must be able to swim 50 meters of freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and 25 meters of butterfly.
- For more information. Click Here!
Oahu - Honolulu Aquatics
YMCA of Honolulu Metropolitan Office • 1441 Pali Highway Honolulu, HI 96813
