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YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties Announces Opportunity to Enroll in Free Swim Safe Program in Burlington
YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties is holding its final summer Swim Safe
Looking to keep your child safe in and around the water this summer? The YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties is holding its final summer Swim Safe – a free program for children ages 6-12 - on Sunday, August 21 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Burlington-Riverfront YMCA pool located at 302 Commerce Square Blvd in Burlington. YMCA membership is not required for this program.
Swim Safe prepares children by teaching basic swimming and water safety skills and increasing self-confidence and security while near the water. Swim Safe is being supported by the Rotary Clubs of Bordentown, Medford-Vincentown, Mt. Laurel and Willingboro.
“Learning to swim is not only a great way for kids to stay healthy – it’s also a critical safety skill. We encourage area children to take advantage of this free program,” said Tim Kerrihard, President and CEO of the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every day about 10 people die from unintentional drowning. Of these, two are children aged 14 or younger. The CDC further reports that drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the United States.
To register, visit www.ymca-bc.org or call Megan Neckelmann at 856-231-9622 x305.
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About the Y
The YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties is a cause-driven, community based, charitable organization that strengthens community by building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults and families. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the community's health and well-being and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Throughout neighborhoods across the two counties and its 70+ sites, the Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower more than 30,000 people each year to learn, grow and thrive. Visit ymca-bc.org.
