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CPR, First Aid & AED Training for Drowning Emergencies
Most parents imagine a drowning emergency as loud and obvious — a splash, a cry for help, someone yelling for a lifeguard. The reality is…
Layers of Protection: A Practical Water Safety Framework for Families
Why Water Safety Needs Overlap Most drowning stories don’t start with a family being reckless. They start with a normal moment: someone runs inside to…
Pool Safety Barriers: Fences, Covers, Alarms & What Actually Protects Kids
Most backyard pool incidents don’t happen during swim time. They happen during ordinary moments — when no one thinks swimming is happening at all. A…
Water Watcher System: A Designated Supervision Strategy to Prevent Drowning
Most water emergencies don’t happen when families aren’t trying to be safe. They happen when everyone assumes someone else is paying attention. It’s the birthday…
How to Choose the Right Life Jacket for Kids (Fit, Types & USCG Approval)
The moment most parents don’t plan for Most families don’t think about life jackets until the moment they need one. A child slips near a…
Choosing a Swim School: 7 Questions Every Parent Should Ask
Instructor certification, warm-water temps, class ratios, and safety protocols matter. Use this checklist to compare programs and find the right fit for your family. Lorem…
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To reinforce BraveSwim™ survival skills, we offer optional, age-appropriate Water Safety Challenges at no additional cost:
During these challenges, swimmers practice applying their survival skills fully clothed — entering the water and demonstrating age-appropriate safety responses in more realistic conditions.
Water Safety Challenges are offered on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Please check with your local Catch the Wave office for upcoming dates and availability.