The City of Peterborough will host a drowning prevention educational event with community organizations and emergency services on Wednesday during National Drowning Prevention Week (July 21 – 27).
The open event will include interactive displays, such as trying on life jackets and information on water activity safety.
Peterborough Fire Services, Peterborough Police Service, Peterborough County-City Paramedics, Fleming College, the YMCA, the City of Peterborough and Peterborough lifeguards are participating in the event.
It will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Beavermead Park beach as a drop-by event.
Swim to Survive classes are open to all age groups. There is no fee to participate. Registration is required as spaces are limited to ensure the appropriate number of instructors. To register for Swim to Survive, go online then select Swim to Survive under the Splash section or call 705-742-0050.
The next Swim to Survive session starts on Aug. 10 at Beavermead Park beach and runs for one hour on Saturdays for three consecutive weeks: August 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 water safety and how to survive if one unexpectedly falls into deep water. This includes how to roll into deep water, tread water for one minute, and swim 50 metres.
An adult must accompany children under 12 years old.