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Woman and two young kids smile in an outdoor swimming pool.

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6 Essential Tips for National Water Safety Month

May is National Water Safety Month, the perfect time to brush up on how to keep everyone safe while enjoying pools, lakes, rivers and beaches. As...

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Instructor has fun while teaching a young boy to swim.

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Why You Should Continue Swim Lessons Beyond Summer

While swimming is most frequently associated with the summer months, the sport can—and should—be practiced year-round, as it not only supports skill...

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YMCA staff with Safety Around Water participants

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Nearly 200 Get ‘Water Ready’ at Safety Around Water Program

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is making sure kids enjoy the pool, lake, or ocean this summer, and all year-round. During the...

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Darwin Ecker and Swim Instructor Anthony Culic.

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Fee Swim Program Inspires Confidence in the Water

LIVINGSTON, NJ - Three-year-old Darwin Ecker would normally cling to the sides of the pool at his great-aunt’s house.

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