Free Swim Lessons

Typhoon Texas will host free swim lessons on Thursday, June 20 starting at 8:30 a.m. when children of all ages can learn life-saving skills to prevent drowning, the second leading cause of unintended, injury-related death for U.S. children ages 1-14.

Space is limited to the first 300 participants. Sign up for the free swim lessons is required at https://www.typhoontexas.com/houston/park-events.

To help combat drowning, the YMCA of Greater Houston will host a FREE Swim Class Event on June 8 to assess children’s swim abilities, offer kids ages three and older a taste of swim lessons at the Y, and provide their parent/guardians with important tools for drowning prevention.

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Did You Know?

Drowning is the second leading cause of death in children under the age of 14 in Texas.

To ensure safety around water:

• Know that any depth of water is dangerous
• Place barriers around water
• Always designate or be a water watcher – be diligent!
• Remember drowning is quiet and quick
• Learn water rescue skills and CPR
• Take formal swim lessons

Learn more about Drowning Elimination programs at the Y:

Drowning Elimination