SAFETY AROUND WATER
Everybody deserves to be safe in the water
The Southeast Ventura County YMCA brings essential water safety education to 3rd graders across the Simi Valley Unified School District and to every family in our community.
Our Safety Around Water program teaches them the foundational skills they need to stay safe in, on, and around water. The YMCA's national curriculum, tailored to Southern California's active water lifestyle, shapes our local program.
YMCA-certified instructors teach all swim classes.
CONTACT:
Community Program, yarrowaquatics@sevymca.org
3rd Grade Program, simiaquatics@sevymca.org
SAFETEY AROUND WATER PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY ENROLLMENT
Yarrow Family YMCA
12 classes per sessions
Open to youth and adults ages 5 and older
Monday: 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 5:30pm - 6:00pm
All children and adults need to apply for the program. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
3rd GRADE PROGRAM
In partnership with Simi Valley Unified School District.
Open to third graders, whether it is their first time swimming or a chance to reinforce their existing skills.
4 Days of Instruction per student
45-minute In-water session
45-minute out-of-water session
Round-trip bus transportation
Swimsuit, towel and swim bag provided
HELP SAVE LIVES Support this no-cost program
PROGRAM SPONSORS
IN THE NEWS
Making a splash! Keeping kids safe around water.
California Coast News KCLU
CBS News Los Angeles highlights the Simi Valley Family YMCA and Yarrow Family YMCA Safety Around Water program.
STAY ALERT
88% of children drown with at least 1 adult present
SWIM SAFE
Leading cause of unintentional injury death in children ages 1-14.
SAVE LIVES
800+ children drown in the U.S. every year.
SAFER KIDS
70% of drowning are preventable with swim education.
SAFETY AROUND WATER FAQ
If you are unable to find your answers to your questions below, please contact
Simi Valley Family YMCA: simiaquatics@sevymca.org
Yarrow Family YMCA: yarrowaquatics@sevymca.org
SAW is a focused program that teaches essential water safety skills, including:
- How to behave in and around water
- How to stay safe if falling in unexpectedly
- What to do if you see someone else in trouble
If you answer no to any of these questions, then Safety Around Water is right for the child.
- Can your child jump into the water and safely exit without assistance?
- Has your child ever taken a swim lesson?
If you answered 'no' to any of these questions, then Safety Around Water is the perfect opportunity to build essential water safety skills and gain confidence in the water.
No. The goal is to reduce risk, not create "drown-proof" children. Constant, active supervision by a designated "Water Watcher" is always necessary.
Participants in the SAW program will learn
- Jump, Push, Turn, Grab: Jumping in, turning around, and grabbing the wall.
- Swim, Float, Swim: Swimming on the front, rolling on the back to rest/breathe, and swimming again.
- Asking Permission: Always ask an adult before entering the water.
No. The program is designed for beginners and children who have never been in a pool before.
This is a no-cost program for those that apply and are accepted into the program.
No, the SAW programs are open to the community, although pre-registration is required,and spaces are limited.
Participants should bring a swimsuit and a towel