Water Safety and Swimming Lessons

May is National Water Safety Month. Teaching your children to be safe around water and swimming is extremely important. Here are a few of the local water safety programs and swimming lessons available:

1. Manatee County YMCA Aquatics Program:
   • Offers swim lessons for all ages and skill levels
   • Provides water safety instruction and drowning prevention education
   • Website: www.manateeymca.org
2. SwimAmerica at Buffalo Creek:
   • Provides swimming lessons for children and adults
   • Offers various levels of instruction, from beginner to advanced
   • Website: www.buffalocreekswim.com/swim-america
3. Manatee County Parks and Recreation:
   • Offers swim lessons at different pools throughout the county
   • Provides group lessons for children and adults
   • Website: www.mymanatee.org/departments/parks___natural_resources/swim_lessons
4. Swim Academy at Gold’s Gym:
   • Provides swim lessons for all ages, including infants, toddlers, and adults
   • Offers private and group lessons
   • Website: www.goldsgym.com/gyms/florida/manatee-county
5. Aqua-Tots Swim Schools:
   • Offers swim lessons for infants, toddlers, and children up to age 12
   • Emphasizes water safety and drowning prevention
   • Website: www.aqua-tots.com/locations/usa/florida/bradenton
6. British Swim School:
   • Provides swim lessons for children and adults
   • Offers small class sizes and individualized instruction
   • Website: www.britishswimschool.com/sarasota
7. Safe Start Swim School:
   • Focuses on water survival and drowning prevention for infants, toddlers, and young children
   • Provides private lessons
   • Website: www.safestartswimschool.com
8. Manatee Lagoon:
   • Offers swim lessons for children and adults
   • Provides water safety instruction and swimming techniques
   • Website: www.manateelagoon.com/swim-lessons

Please note that availability and specific details may vary, so visiting the respective websites or contacting the organizations directly for the most up-to-date information on courses, schedules, and pricing is advisable.

Discuss your concerns about your child’s health and ability to attend a swimming lesson with your pediatrician.