Learning to swim opens the doors to a number of activities, like water aerobics classes, snorkeling, and lap swimming. Not to mention, it can be a lifesaver (literally) in an accident. Yet, almost 40 ...

It happens all too often: Summer fun turns to tragedy around the water. Drownings are increasing, which is why Consumer Reports explains it’s critically important to follow basic safety precautions ...

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One of the biggest issues in aquatics is getting adults to learn how to swim. It is much tougher to learn later in life, which deters a lot of people from attempting to learn. Fortunately, there are ...

Summer fun in South Texas equals water. In Alice, some neighborhood swimmers attended the Spring Break Camp this week at the Alice Natatorium and Water Park. The camp’s purpose is to focus on fun and ...

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With summer just ahead, federal safety officials are warning people about the risk of children drowning, and offering tips and precautions designed to prevent such tragedies. Summertime drowning ...

Monica Osborne floats and paddles around the blue water of a pool at the Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex in Largo, listening intently to swim instructor Marlon Turner. Clad in a ...

Beginning Sept. 17, Augusta Health will offer a course for children younger than 12 years old designed to teach the four basic swim strokes. The class, offered at two ability levels, will be Mondays ...

After launching in Central Maui, Maui County’s new School to Pool program has expanded into South Maui. According to the county, 100 second-grade students at Kihei Elementary School are learning to ...