The Gaston County Family YMCA Wants All Kids in
Gaston County to be Safe around the Water
Y swim programs offer a mix of fun,
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physical activity and safety
n Children and adults should not engage in breath holding
As swim season approaches, the YMCA
activities.
encourages children and parents in Gaston
County to explore the many benefits of
In addition to learning lifesaving water safety skills, children
swimming, while also keeping safety top of mind. In the Y’s swim
can increase their physical activity by swimming. Swimming also
programs, participants can enjoy water sports, enhance or learn new
motivates children to strive for self-improvement, teaches goal
techniques, meet new friends and develop confidence, while also
orientation, and cultivates a positive mental attitude and high selflearning safety skills that can save lives.
esteem. It also teaches life lessons of sport and sportsmanship, so
“Water safety and swimming are important life skills in the growth that children can learn how to work well with teammates and coaches
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