Premier Learn-to-Swim Program opens in Lexington
The swim and water safety experts at the new Goldfish Swim School – Lexington share practical tips for families for National Water Safety Awareness Month
Is your family ready for a safer summer in 2025? Water and swimming safety are topics that need to be at the forefront of families’ minds all year round. Drowning is the number one cause of injury-related death for children ages one to four and the summer months (May-August) account for two-thirds of annual childhood drowning incidents. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children get started in regular, high-quality swim lessons starting by age one.
Tiffany Keyser, Regional Manager, and her team at the new Lexington location share key water safety tips for National Water Safety Awareness Month:
- Enroll in Swim Lessons: Studies find that consistent, high-quality swim lessons can reduce the risk of childhood drowning by 88%.
- Swap Out Floaties & Puddle Jumpers for U.S. Coast Guard-Approved Life jackets: Floaties and puddle jumpers give children a false sense of security in the water. They can easily come loose or deflate, and they teach children to float in a vertical position which is the opposite of how our bodies float.
- Seek out Bright Colored Swimwear: Choose swimsuits with bright colors. They will stand out in the water and make it easier to spot a swimmer needing help.
- Designate a Water Guardian: Designate an adult “Water Guardian” and change guardians every 30 minutes so he/she is alert and refreshed. Vigilance is key – no chatting, no checking your phone, no distractions.
Interested in a FREE Water Safety Presentation for your school, church, club or community group? Contact Tiffany at tiffany.keyser@goldfishss.com to book a presentation.
W.A.T.E.R. Safety Day at Goldfish – Lexington is Saturday, 5/17. Enroll on Eventbrite for the FREE event.
Located in Lexington, Goldfish Swim School provides indoor, year-round swim instruction for children ages 4 months to 12 years old in a safe, fun, and family-friendly setting with highly trained instructors, small class sizes and a shiver-free 90-degree pool. Goldfish offers convenient scheduling options and families can easily book makeup classes when necessary.
Goldfish Swim School – Lexington
932 North Lake Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 868-5911