Under no circumstances should a child be left alone around water. Adult supervision is mandatory.

It only takes a brief moment in time to drown. Even if you are a very skilled swimmer, you should swim in the presence of an adult.

Floatation devices, such as arm bands, belly rings and life jackets teach a vertical position in the water. They develop a false sense of security. If an unskilled swimmer commonly uses a floatation device and accidently falls into the water without the device, they will instinctly return to a vertical posture. A child can only tread water for so long before they will sink. The swim-float-swim technique is a proven, self-sufficient way to protect yourself and children around water.

All 4 sides of the pool should be surrounded by a fence or wall of at least 5 feet.

SouthWest Aquatics offers CPR and First Aid Classes. The classes are available the second Saturday of every month from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The cost is $40 per person or $35 per person for a group of ten or more people. If recertification is required, but not an entire class, schedule a private appointment for $30. Net proceeds benefit The Gift of Swimming.

Find out what to do at our CPR/ First Aid classes for the community and workplace! Come learn CPR techniques for Infant, Child, and Adults as well as how and when to use a defibrillator. Discover how to assist an infant, child or adult who is choking. Be trained on Basic First Aid for various situations. Learn how to potentially identify a heart attack or stroke and how to assist the victim until the paramedics arrive.

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