The Importance of Water Safety
Drowning remains the leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1–4, and yet, it’s one of the most preventable tragedies. Swim lessons alone can reduce the risk of drowning by up to 88%, making them a critical tool for every family. Beyond that, developing strong swimming techniques can empower swimmers of all ages to navigate water safely and confidently.
Why Choose Yearround Lessons?
Water safety is a year-round responsibility — not a seasonal one.
Children are exposed to water in every season, and drowning risk does not pause in the fall or winter.
Consistent, year-round swim lessons help children retain critical swimming skills, improve muscle memory, and build real-life water safety awareness over time. Long breaks in lessons often lead to skill regression, delayed progress, and reduced confidence in the water.
Ongoing instruction supports a child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development, strengthening breath control, coordination, impulse control, and decision-making — all essential for safer swimming.
At Vista Swim Academy, year-round swim lessons provide an important layer of protection, helping children become stronger swimmers, safer around water, and more confident year after year.
Water Safety Quick Tips:
S.P.L.A.S.H.
S = Swim Lessons
A lifesaving skill for all ages.
P = Put Away Toys
Remove items that can attract children to water.
L = Life Jackets
Always use Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
A = Adult Supervision
Designate an attentive water watcher.
S = Shut Gates
Secure pools with self-latching gates.
H = How to Rescue
Learn CPR and practice “throw, don’t go.”
Parent Resource Videos
LifeVests & Books
Visit the StopDrowningNow page for additional resources on water safety books; pool alarms; proper lifevests and MORE!