Crystal Springs East Brunswick To Host World's Largest Swimming Lesson

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Swimming lessons can save lives, especially during the summer when families head to the nearest beach or swimming pool.

Every year, the World Waterpark Association organizes a free swimming lesson day across the globe, with an aim to build awareness of swim safety and education.

East Brunswick's Crystal Springs Family Waterpark will be joining this global effort on Thursday to provide participants with a free, 30-minute water safety lesson. The lessons will be held at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

To participate in the free, thirty-minute, water safety lesson - visit their website https://www.tinyurl.com/cswptickets. Click on "Daily Admission Tickets' to reserve space.

The event is the only public event happening on Thursday and no additional pools or attractions will be available.

Every year, over 3,960 fatal drownings occur in the United Stated with children being at the highest risk, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

With summer underway, it might be a good idea to acquire some swimming skills.

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