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With Summer Around the Corner, Water Safety Should Be Top of Mind

Youth Development
In 2022, NC YMCAs provided swim lessons to more than 20,000 kids and provided the Y's Safety Around Water program to more than 10,000 children. That's because we're serious about valuable, lifelong water safety and swimming skills. In honor of Water Safety Month, the Y is offering tips for parents to keep kids safe in and around water this summer.
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