WATER SAFETY WEEK 

Kids learn basic life saving skills so they can feel confident and comfortable around the water. Classes run from March 21-March 27. Cost is only $15. Get started by selecting your preferred branch:

• Collins & Katz Family YMCA | March 21 - 24 | 4:00 - 7:00pm
• Culver-Palms Family YMCA | March 21 & 23 | 4:00 - 7:00pm
• Westchester Family YMCA | March 21 - 24 | 4:00 - 7:00pm
• Wilmington YMCA | March 21, 23 & 25 | 5:00 - 6:30pm
• Gardena-Carson Family YMCA | March 22 & 24 | 4:00 - 6:00pm
• San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA | March 21 - 24 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
• Torrance-South Bay YMCA | March 21 - 24 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
• Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center | March 21 & 24 | 4:30 - 7:00pm
• Ketchum-Downtown YMCA | March 23, 26 & 26 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
• Anderson Munger Family YMCA | March 21 - 24 | 4:30 - 7:00pm
• North Valley Family YMCA | March 21 & 23 | 4:00 - 6:30pm
• East Valley Family YMCA | March 22 & 24 | 4:05 - 5:45pm
• Mid Valley Family YMCA | March 21 & 23 | 4:15-6:15pm
• West Valley Family YMCA | March 22 & 24 | 4:15-6:15pm
• Pasadena-Sierra Madre YMCA | March 21 - 24 | 5:00 - 6:30pm
• South Pasadena San Marino YMCA | March 21 - 24 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
• Montebello-Commerce YMCA | March 21 - 24 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
• Santa Anita Family YMCA | March 22 & 24 | 4:30 - 6:30pm

Learn Prevention

Watch Out for Curious Children

• Stay within arms reach when your child is near water
• 72% of drownings take place at home.
• Avoid floaties - use lifejackets instead
• Teach your child to swim.

Know the Facts

Drowning is Preventable

• Drowning is silent and quick
• Only need mouth and nose covered to not breathe
• Use caution around bath tubs, bodies of water, buckets, and backyard pools
• 88% of drownings take place under some supervision
• 60% of drownings take place within 10 feet of safety.

Signs and Symptoms

Drowning victims are rarely able to wave or call for help. Watch for:

• Head low in the water or tilted back
• Gasping
• Trying to swim but not moving
• Hair covering forehead or eyes
• Eyes closed or unable to focus.