{"id":108996,"date":"2025-07-03T09:16:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T13:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/?p=108996"},"modified":"2025-07-03T09:16:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T13:16:32","slug":"metrowest-ymca-raises-awareness-for-water-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/03\/metrowest-ymca-raises-awareness-for-water-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"MetroWest YMCA Raises Awareness for Water Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-108997 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Water-Watcher-240x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Water-Watcher-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Water-Watcher-818x1024.png 818w, https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Water-Watcher-768x961.png 768w, https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Water-Watcher-1024x1282.png 1024w, https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Water-Watcher.png 1192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW243586840 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243586840 BCX0\">88% of Child Drownings Occur with an Adult Present \u2013 The Y Empowers Families to Be Water Watchers<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW201163516 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201163516 BCX0\">L<\/span><\/span>eading into the holiday weekend, the MetroWest YMCA is calling on families and caregivers to take action against a leading\u2014but preventable\u2014caus<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e of childhood death: drowning. According to the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, 88% of all child drownings occur when at least one adult is present. The MetroWest YMCA is committed to educating the community about water safety, offering resources, training, and support to help prevent these tragic events.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cDrowning is often silent, fast, and devastating,\u201d said David Witk<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">us,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">Sr.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Aquatics Director at the MetroWest YMCA. \u201cThat\u2019s why we\u2019re not only teaching swim skills\u2014we\u2019re empowering families with the knowledge and tools to be vigilant and proactive wherever there\u2019s wa<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ter.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be a Water Wat<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">cher<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A key initiative this month is promoting the role of the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Water Watcher<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014an adult designated to provide constant, undistracted supervision for a specific period <\/span>when children are in or around water. The Y urges families to take the online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrowestymca.org\/water-safety-ymca\">Water Watcher Pledge <\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and stop by the Framingham Branch to receive a free lanyard symbolizing their commitment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Water Safety Tips<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Know the #1 Drowning Myth:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Drowning is not loud or dramatic like in the movies. It is typically quick and silent. Watch for subtle signs, such as bobbing or stillness in the water, and never rely solely on your ears.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Designate a Water Watcher <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at all gatherings, including those in kiddie pools. Never assume someone else is watching. Assign one adult at a time to be the official Water Watcher. Their job: stay off their phone, avoid distractions, and stay poolside.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teach children never to swim alone<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and to ask permission before entering the water.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014especially on open water.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep pool areas secure<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with fences, self-latching gates, and pool alarms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be aware of drains and suction hazards<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in pools and hot tubs.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How the Y is Helping<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The MetroWest YMCA offers year-round swim lessons for children and adults, starting at six months of age, at our Framingham Branch. In the summer, we expand access to swim lessons at two additional locations: Clearbrook Swim Club and the Outdoor Center in Hopkinton.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-108998 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Swim-Lesson-300x196.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Swim-Lesson-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Swim-Lesson-768x502.png 768w, https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Swim-Lesson.png 820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All YMCA lessons include water safety components, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cSwim, Float, Swim\u201d<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 this swim skill sequence helps children stay afloat until help comes and\/or reach safety.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cJump, Push, Turn, Grab\u201d<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 this skill sequence simulates the experience children have when they are unexpectedly submerged in water and teaches them the motions needed to exit the water quickly and safely.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Removing Barriers to Safety<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We believe every child deserves to feel confident and safe in water. That\u2019s why we offer sliding scale fees through our Y ASSIST program, supported by donations to our Annual Campaign. Finances should never be a barrier to lifesaving skills.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visit<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrowestymca.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.metrowestymca.org<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more about water safety<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take the Water Watcher pledge<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sign up for swim lessons<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Verdana\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Donate to support water safety for all<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About the MetroWest YMCA<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The MetroWest YMCA is a cause-driven nonprofit committed to strengthening the community by nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation\u2019s health and well-being, and giving back to support our neighbors. We believe everyone\u2014regardless of age, income, or background\u2014deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The MetroWest YMCA operates its summer aquatics program at three locations: the Framingham Branch, Clearbrook Swim Club in Framingham, and the Outdoor Center in Hopkinton. Learn more at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/metrowestymca.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">metrowestymca.org<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>88% of Child Drownings Occur with an Adult Present \u2013 The Y Empowers Families to Be Water Watchers Leading into the holiday weekend, the MetroWest YMCA is calling on families and caregivers to take action against a leading\u2014but preventable\u2014cause of childhood death: drowning. 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