May is Water Safety Month
May 1, 2026
For 175 years, the YMCA has taught children of all ages and from all backgrounds that water should be fun, not feared, if you know how to stay safe in and around water. Drowning can happen nearly anywhere with standing water — but as a parent or caregiver, you can’t keep your kids sidelined. By equipping kids with the tools they need to be confident in and around water, they’ll be able to reap the health benefits of exercise, bond with family and friends, and take pride in their new skills — safely.