Learning to swim is not just potentially life-saving: it also provides a full-body workout that promotes cardiovascular and lung health. While in high-income countries most children learn to swim, few ...

The sliding glass door leading to Natasha Lim’s backyard pool has a lock and an alarm. A fence around the pool also has a lock, plus a bungee cord to thwart curious fingers.

A group of 5- and 6-year-olds used all their strength and skills to splash their beloved swim instructor, Cheryl Waites, as she laughed and teased the kids to splash harder. Waites was one of the ...

Hundreds of Madera Unified students are diving into summer with a program designed to build confidence in the water while ...

Reading, writing, and arithmetic are considered the important academic building blocks in one’s formative years. Swimming lessons are not essential – at least not in most schools. They should be.

North Hills Sprinters gather for pre-practice stretches at North Hills Pool. The first meet of the season is 6 p.m. today. NORTH HILLS – Organizers are encouraging everyone to take swim lessons at the ...