YMCA: Safety Around Water Program Noted
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Low Moor, VA (April 23, 2024) - Area second graders recently enhanced their swimming skills through the annual Safety Around Water program.
Students in Alleghany Highlands Public Schools enjoyed some fun time in the pool advancing their water skills through this educational initiative that was hosted by the Alleghany Highlands YMCA April 8-19. The YMCA provided the swim instructors, lifeguards and the facilities.
“Our YMCA is grateful to be able to partner with Alleghany Highlands Public Schools to provide Safety Around Water,” said Bobbie Wagner, Alleghany Highlands YMCA president and CEO. “This program could possibly save some lives as water safety is critical when enjoying any body of water. Our goal is for kids to be confident and develop enough skills to keep them safe in the process.”
These Safety Around Water exercises continue a long-standing collaboration between the Alleghany Highlands YMCA and area schools. The program consists of specific lessons designed to teach children water safety skills that help reduce the risk of drowning and build their skills and confidence around water.
"We are excited by the opportunity to help our students grow in lifelong fitness and in water safety through this swimming program," said Kim Halterman, superintendent of Alleghany Highlands Public Schools. "We're truly grateful for the YMCA's presence in our community."
Since its inception, the Alleghany Highlands YMCA has provided a variety of youth and family programs and expanded memberships and services into all of the Alleghany Highlands communities. For more information on aquatics programs offered by the Alleghany Highlands YMCA, call (540) 962-9622.
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