City to Celebrate National Drowning Prevention Week From July 21 to 27

The City of Peterborough will host its annual Swim to Survive and drowning prevention educational programs at Beavermead Park beach starting July 13.

Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

Swim to Survive classes are open to all age groups with no fee to participate. Registration is required as spaces are limited to ensure the appropriate number of instructors. To register, visit peterborough.ca/RegisterRec then select Swim to Survive under the Splash section or call 705-742-0050.

There are two Swim to Survive sessions, with three classes in each session at Beavermead Park Beach.

Each class is for an hour on Saturday for three consecutive weeks:

• Session A is on July 13, 20 and 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

• Session B is on Aug. 10, 17 and 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Swim to Survive is a Lifesaving Society-designed program that teaches people water safety and how to survive if they unexpectedly fall into deep water. This includes how to roll into deep water, tread water for one minute, and swim 50 metres.

Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

In addition to the Swim to Survive program, the City will host a drowning prevention educational event at Beavermead Park beach from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on July 24 during National Drowning Prevention Week.

The drop-in event will include information on water activity safety and interactive displays, such as trying on life jackets. Anyone is welcome to attend.

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