07/21/2026
Itβs National Drowning Prevention Week.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1β4, which is why prevention matters so much.
Every activity in a swim lesson has a purpose. Whether itβs retrieving a ring, floating on the back, rolling to breathe, climbing out independently, or treading water, each skill helps build water safety.
Water safety is the combination of skills, knowledge, confidence, and judgment that helps children be safer around water. It is one important layer of drowning prevention!
This week is a reminder that drowning prevention doesnβt begin during an emergency. It begins with the skills we teach, the habits we build, and the conversations we have long before one.