Hillsborough: Our Water Safety Experts Help Make Swimming Safe And Fun

Besides being loads of fun, there are many health benefits to taking a dip in the water.

However, as families head to the beach or the pool this summer, the Somerset Valley YMCA encourages them to keep safety first in mind

As part of the Somerset Valley YMCA's commitment to keep swimmers safe in the water, each of its three branches offer swimming programs for all levels of swimmers.  

A pioneer in swimming nationwide for more than 120 years, the Y helps youth and adults experience the joys and benefits of swimming, while teaching them to be confident and secure in the water.

The Somerset Valley YMCA has a variety of programs to choose from, with swim lessons available starting at the age of six months and continuing through adults.

To ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate, financial assistance is available to those in need to help cover the cost. 

Remember that it's never too late to learn how to swim and to enjoy the water! 

Our aquatics experts at our Bridgewater, Hillsborough and Somerville locations offer these safety tips:

• Only swim when and where there is a lifeguard on duty; never swim alone.
• Adults should constantly and actively watch their children.
• Inexperienced or non-swimmers should wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. 
• Parents or guardians of young children should be within an arm's reach.
• Children and adults should not engage in breath holding activities.