THE Y IS COMMITTED TO RAISING AWARENESS AROUND THE PREVENTABLE TRAGEDY THAT IS YOUTH DROWNING.

Swim lessons are an essential part of keeping kids safe in and around the water, but there’s no substitution for parental or adult supervision. Often times when everyone is watching the kids; that means no one is watching the kids. There should always be someone designated to watch the kids, especially when they’re around water.

SO, HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Help us increase water safety awareness within the community.  The more we get the word out, the more likely we are to prevent another death. The first step is to take our Water Watcher pledge, then head over to our Water Safety Month post to read up on some tips for keeping us all safe this year while we have fun by the water!

Water Watcher Pledge Form SAVE A LIFE. BECOME A WATER WATCHER. As we head into summer, it is critical that water safety remains at the forefront of everyone's mind. Save a life tomorrow by becoming a WATER WATCHER today! Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required) YMCA Branch(Required) Merrimack YMCANashua YMCAWestwood Park YMCA Untitled(Required) Fatal drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages one to four and the second leading cause of death for children ages five to 14. Together, we can eliminate another tragedy from happening in our community. Become a WATER WATCHER by agreeing to: Always actively watch children around water. Keep my eyes on the water at all times. Avoid any distractions like talking/playing on the phone, socializing or reading. Keep my phone near the water in case of any emergency. Enroll children in swim lessons to help them stay safe around water. Remain by the water until relieved by a new Water Watcher. In an emergency, clear all people from the water, and call 9-1-1. Become trained in CPR. Select All		JOIN THE CAUSE. DONATE TODAY. Help us ensure the safety of children in our community when they around water. DONATE TO HELP PROVIDE SWIM LESSONS TO YOUTH IN YOUR COMMUNITY!