If you’re a parent or guardian looking to teach a young child how to swim this summer, Serengeti Springs has your back.
The Hattiesburg water park will be participating in “The World’s Largest Swim Lesson” campaign, a synchronized 24-hour event designed to save lives. On June 26 from 9-11 a.m., Serengeti Springs water-safety personnel will teach essential skills and water safety protocols to 100 children between the ages of 1 and 4.
Each child receiving swim lessons must have one parent or guardian accompanying them. The adult must also be able to participate with his or her child in the water. Participating children will have free admission to Serengeti Springs for the day if they stay at the park following the event. The accompanying parent or guardian will receive a reduced admission price. Registration can be completed here.
“Serengeti Springs’ participation marks a local milestone in this global safety movement,” said Krista Kolter, the water park’s aquatics coordinator. “Every child deserves the protection that swim skills provide. We’re providing practical skills and knowledge exactly when they need it most.”
The American Academy of Pediatrics reports drowning as the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 and the second-leading cause of unintentional injury death for children 5-14. Globally, drowning ranks as the third-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death.
Swim lessons are reported to reduce drowning risk by 88% .
