Water Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility.
YMCA OF GREATER RICHMOND SAFETY AROUND WATER WEEK MAY 19-25
It takes all of us. For a Safer Us.
Preventing Drownings Through Education
With a mission to reduce drowning risks, Safety Around Water Week provides structured swim lessons and dryland educational sessions, reaching over 3,000 individuals. By equipping participants—especially those from underserved communities—with essential water safety skills, this initiative raises awareness and fosters a culture of safety around water.
Empowering Communities Through Volunteer Engagement
Volunteers play a crucial role in the success of Safety Around Water Week. Their dedication strengthens the program’s operations, deepens community connection and promotes the importance of water safety education to prevent drownings in our community.
Expanding Our Impact Through Philanthropy
Corporate and community sponsorships help extend the reach and quality of our program. By securing partnerships, we minimize operational costs and maximize the campaign’s impact, ensuring more individuals have access to life-saving water safety education. Together, we are creating lasting, sustainable change in drowning prevention. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Learn more here!
Commit To Be A Water Watcher!
- Print the Water Watcher Card to find out how to keep your family safe around water.
TAKE THE WATER SAFETY PLEDGE
- I pledge to be a Water Watcher and help keep kids safe in and around the water. As a Water Watcher, I agree to:
- Put down my phone and stay alert.
- Avoid distractions like books and long conversations.
- Never use drugs or alcohol while in or around water.
- Actively supervise children and ensure weak or non-swimmers wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets and stay within arm’s reach of a responsible adult.
- Remove all children from the water and call 911 in the event of an emergency.
- Learn CPR.
- Learn how to swim and teach my children to swim.
