PREECEVILLE — The Sturgis and District Regional Park, Lady Lake site, is once again sponsoring swimming lessons for all levels of swimmers.
The first set of lessons kicked off with two sessions offered from July 6 to10 with approximately 16 children registered and July 13-17 with 12 registered in the Rookie, Swimmer, Preschool, and Ranger Patrol programs.
Basic swimming ability is a fundamental requirement for any meaningful attempt to eliminate drowning in Canada, according to the Lifesaving Society website.
The Lifesaving Society offers training programs from learn-to-swim through advanced lifesaving, lifeguarding and leadership. The Lifesaving Society provides a fun and challenging progression of lifesaving training programs.
Learning to swim is a vital life skill that enhances safety, promotes physical health, and opens up social opportunities.
“Learning to swim is a vital life skill that enhances safety, promotes physical health, and opens up social opportunities. One of the most critical reasons to learn how to swim is safety. Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death, particularly among children. Knowing how to swim can significantly reduce the risk of drowning and equip individuals with the skills to help themselves and others in emergencies. Early swimming lessons instill confidence and essential survival skills, making it less likely for individuals to panic in water situations,” stated Alex Neilson, instructor
