Friendly Safety Reminder from YMCA

Whether it’s the pool, the beach, the water park or the lakefront, the Door County YMCA reminds families that when in or around the water, it’s safety first. The YMCA teaches safety in the water through a variety of fun programs including private, semi-private, and group swim lessons for all ages.

To help keep children and families safe in the water this summer, the Door County YMCA recommends the following safety tips:

• Learn to swim and learn the importance of water safety – it’s never too late.

• Only swim where there is a lifeguard on duty; never swim alone.

• Adults should constantly watch children in and near the water. If multiple adults are in the vicinity, designate a “water watcher” so everyone knows who is “on duty.”

• Inexperienced swimmers should take precaution and wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal floatation device (PFD) when in, on, or around the water. Children who are beginners should swim within arm’s reach of an adult.

To learn more contact Eric Schleicher in Sturgeon Bay at 920.743.4949 or Mary Heimann in Northern Door at 920.868.3660.