Locally, the Hampshire Regional YMCA will be offering a series of free Safety Around Water classes to the entire community the week of June 4. Preschool sessions (ages 3-5) involve both child and caregiver, while youth sessions (ages 6+) do not require a caregiver to be in the water. Each 45-minute lesson is designed to build water safety intelligence, address specific safety topics and reinforce skills through fun activities.
Sessions will be offered at the Y on Monday, June 4 at 10:00 am (preschool only); Tuesday, June 5 at 3:00 pm (preschool and youth); Wednesday, June 6 at 2:00 pm (preschool only); and Thursday, June 7 at 5:30 pm (youth only). Registration is required at the Y Welcome Center. The Y can be reached at (413)584-7086.
With summer approaching quickly, representatives from the Hampshire Regional YMCA’s Aquatics Department will also be visiting the Y ‘s after school care programs at Jackson Street, Ryan Road and Bridge Street Elementary Schools in Northampton to present important water safety tips.
For more information about the Hampshire Regional YMCA’s Safety Around Water program, visit their website at www.hrymca.org or call the Y at (413)584-7086.