The YMCA of Fredericton believes everyone should learn to enjoy the water safely. Learning to swim is a critical life skill, and it is never too early or too late to start! That’s why we include swimming lessons with every membership. Teaching children, teens, and adults water skills and safety is one of the most important programs our YMCA can provide. It not only saves lives, it builds confidence!
Be water safe, Be water smart! See our swimming lesson schedule for the summer session here:
Swimming Programs – Summer ’22 – YMCA of Fredericton
Here are some YMCA Water Safety Tips you can do to keep your family safe:
- Always supervise children when they are near or in the water: in the pool or at the beach.
- Be careful when swimming near strong currents in the ocean. It only takes a second to be swept away.
- Do not allow children to dive in headfirst unless they are properly trained and the water is deep enough.
- Ensure non-swimmers are always wearing a PFD when near or in the water.
- Make sure children play with care and understand the dangers. Even the friendliest dunking game can be risky.
- Floatation devices aren’t a replacement for supervision. Make sure an adult is watching at all times.
- Be proactive and get trained on First Aid and CPR.
- If you have a swimming pool, make sure your children cannot get into the pool area by having proper fencing and a childproof gate.
- Lifejackets have weight limits. Make sure your lifejacket or PFD is comfortable and light, fits snug and does not ride above your ears. Not sure if it’s fitting properly? A YMCA lifeguard would be happy to check if for you.
- Make sure the entire family learns to swim! There is no substitute for knowing how to swim.
Important Dates:
Aqua Fundraiser: Saturday, June 18, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Registration for Summer Swimming Lessons: Starts on Monday, June 20
Pool Maintenance Shut-down: June 20 – June 26
Swimming Lessons Start the week of June 27 – week of August 22