Starting next week, the YMCA will be offering Safety Around Water swim lessons at NO COST. 

Safety Around Water consists of eight lessons designed to teach kids water safety skills that help reduce the risk of drowning and build their skills and confidence in and around water. A typical session includes:

• Exercises to help kids adjust to being in the water
• Instruction in two skill sets kids can use if they unexpectedly find themselves in the water: Jump, Push, Turn, Grab and Swim, Float Swim
• Safety topics like what to do if you see someone in the water who needs help
• Fun activities that reinforce skills

The classes are offered two nights a week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) for four weeks beginning the week of August 4, 2025.

Children will receive free goggles, swim caps, swim bags and a towel.  A limited supply of swimsuits will be available for students who need one.  

For questions, and to register, please contact YMCA Senior Aquatics Director Alie Morgan at Alie.Morgan@gwrymca.org

The Collinsville Maryville Troy YMCA is located at 1 Maryville Town Center Dr, Maryville, IL 62062.  The phone number is (618) 346-5600.