Protect What Matters Most
How Water Safety Swim Lessons Can Save Your Child's Life
The Water Safe Swim Method is an education-based swim program in Lodi, California, built on over 25 years of Miss Julie’s experience teaching infants, toddlers, and children essential, life-saving skills. Rooted in water safety education, the program empowers children and their families with water safety skills and knowledge, adding an additional layer of protection against water tragedies. Offering structured lessons and clear, consistent instruction, the Water Safe Swim Method helps children develop confidence and competence in and around the water. Miss Julie’s mission extends beyond her own pool deck, dedicated to expanding access to this proven approach by training and certifying independent instructors. By growing the reach of the Water Safe Swim Method, she ensures more families have the opportunity to learn these vital skills and strengthen their overall water safety plan.
Did You Know?
Important information regarding National Drowning Statistics
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Drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages 1-4 years old in the United States
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70% of drowning deaths occur during non-swim times
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87% of drowning deaths the child is fully clothed
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70% of preschoolers who drown are in the care of one or both parents at the time of drowning
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Many drowning deaths have evidence that hours prior to the water tragedy the child was seen using a puddle jumper or floatation device for swimming
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Many parents and families that have lost children to a fatal or non-fatal drowning say they did not know about water safety programs
Water Safety is a layered approach to avoiding water tragedies. Water tragedies can happen at any time, in any season. The key to prevention is to implement as many barriers and safety layers as possible between your child and the water.
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While no one will ever be"drown-proof," increasing awareness of the dangers associated with water is crucial. The more people that understand and practice water safety, the more lives we can protect. Sharing what we know will save a life. The sooner, the safer for families in our community.
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Community Outreach
The video below was created in an effort to raise awareness, promote life-saving skills, and ensure more families walk away from water, safely. We brought this mission to life in a way that is tangible, unforgettable, and real. Please take a moment to watch the video, share it with others, and help us spread this vital information in an effort to raise awareness in our community. Together, let's build a culture of safety. Because when we bring water safety to life, we help save lives.
