Empowering Communities for Positive Change
Through Swimming
Enhancing the Pursuit of Excellence with Swimming:
A Lifelong Benefit for Youth
Incorporating swimming into the journey of Achieving
Doing Impeccable Greatness promises enduring
advantages for our youth.
We invite our Former Foster Youth to embark on a transformative
swimming experience, offering them the
opportunity to refine their skills, master the art of swimming,
and acquire vital CPR and water safety knowledge.
Our collaboration with esteemed local swimming instructors
ensures tailored learning experiences, be it through private lessons
or group sessions, perfectly aligned with the specific needs of each child or youth.
Upon completing their swimming lessons,
our young individuals can further their swimming technique or explore other exciting activities.
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Learning how to swim is not just a valuable skill but also offers numerous benefits and advantages.
Here are 10 important reasons why learning to swim is crucial:
1.
Water Safety:
The ability to swim is a fundamental skill that can save lives. It reduces the risk
of drowning and increases water safety for individuals of all ages.
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2.
Physical Fitness:
Swimming is an excellent full-body workout that helps improve strength,
endurance, and flexibility. It promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.
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3.
Survival Skill:
Knowing how to swim is essential for survival in emergency situations,
such as accidents or natural disasters involving water.
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4.
Confidence:
Learning to swim boosts self-confidence and self-esteem.
Overcoming challenges in the water can have a positive impact on one's overall self-assurance.
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5.
Recreation:
Swimming is an enjoyable recreational activity. It provides relaxation and fun,
whether at the beach, pool, or other water bodies.
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6.
Social Opportunities:
It opens doors to social interactions, making it easier to participate in
water-based activities and connect with others who enjoy swimming.
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7.
Mental Health:
Swimming can reduce stress and anxiety, promoting mental well-being.
The rhythmic, meditative nature of swimming can be calming.
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8.
Competitive Sports:
For those interested in sports, swimming serves as the
foundation for various competitive activities, including swimming competitions, triathlons, and water polo.
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9.
Safety Around Water:
Learning to swim goes hand in hand with understanding water safety rules and behaviors,
reducing the risk of accidents.
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10.
Health and Longevity:
Regular swimming can improve cardiovascular health, increase lung capacity, and help maintain a healthy body weight,
potentially leading to a longer, healthier life.
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Drowning kills 10 people in the United States every day, and is the second-leading cause of death for children 14 and below, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).