Wet ‘N’ Wild Water World in Anthony, Texas, recently hosted the 17th Annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) to teach hundreds of kids and grownups basic swimming safety.
A Community Effort
The City of El Paso’s Parks and Recreation Department partnered with the Drowning Prevention Coalition of El Paso to host the massive swimming lesson. According to Wet ‘N’ Wild, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, and swim lessons can reduce drowning risk by 88 percent.
Chandra Edwards-Cottingham, the water park’s president, said WLSL is part of the World Water Park Association and involves people around the globe. At the WLSL, swimmers learn basic skills like floating, kicking, and even opening their eyes underwater.
Parents like Sergio Quintero, who registered his daughter for the WLSL, appreciate the lessons not only for teaching children the importance of being safe in the pool but also for giving them an opportunity to spend time outside.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
