WATER SAFETY & SWIM LESSONS
Swim Lessons Reduce Drowning Risk by up to 88%
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children ages 1-4. Here’s what every parent should know and how Emler’s SwimSure™ curriculum has been building water safety skills for over 50 years.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends swim lessons can begin as early as age 1. Our Bathtime Babies program starts at 2 months old with parent participation, introducing water safety fundamentals from the earliest stage of development.
Teaching Swim Safety
Lessons Taught
SwimSure™ Levels
Student-Instructor Ratio
Locations Nationwide
Youngest Class Age
BY THE NUMBERS
Data from the CDC and National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
Cause of unintentional death, children ages 1-4
Reduced drowning risk with formal swim lessons
U.S. drowning deaths per year and rising
Of toddler drownings happen during non-swim times
Aquafin teachers aren’t just certified once, training is built into every week on the pool deck. Teachers who lead Parent-Participation lessons also receive additional, specialized training to coach both swimmers and parents.
Multi-stage training. In-water instruction, online learning modules, and interactive workshops, all completed before ever leading a class.
Safety Minutes & H2O sessions. Real-world lessons shared across teams, plus continued coaching and safety scenario reviews.
Safety drills & EAP refreshers. Hands-on Emergency Action Plan practice keeps every team ready for any situation.
Water Watcher supervision. Dedicated modules promote active, vigilant supervision whenever children are in the water.
It goes beyond our teachers: multiple staff members are on deck and in the pool at all times, a Manager on Duty oversees every shift, and clear whistle protocols keep pool communication controlled and responsive. Safety preparedness is built into our facility guidelines and instructor evaluations, because at Aquafin, safety isn’t just a lesson plan. It’s a promise.
Most drowning incidents happen when no one expects it. When a child falls in fully clothed, during non-swim time. Aquafin prepares children for those moments.
How to exit a pool independently — even when fully clothed and wearing shoes.
“Yell, Go Tell” — what to do when a friend or sibling falls into water unexpectedly
How and when to use a life jacket — and why it doesn’t replace swim skill.
Annual reinforcement through hands-on real-world scenarios that make safety habits stick
Our water safety commitment goes beyond the classroom. We proudly support:
Every Child a Swimmer – A national effort to increase swim access and awareness in underserved communities.
The Miss Tristan Foundation – Created in honor of a young life lost too soon, this foundation supports water safety education through curriculum advocacy and parental education.
Hope Floats Foundation –
Provides scholarships for families in need, giving more children the chance to learn essential water safety skills and build confidence in the water.
Kinetic Kids – Empowers children with special needs to thrive through sports, recreation, and community programs.
Collin’s Hope Foundation –
Works to end childhood drowning through education, awareness, and community outreach.
Texas Water Safety Coalition – A statewide network dedicated to reducing drowning and promoting water safety through education, collaboration, and public awareness.
