Accidental drowning is the number one cause of death for children 1-4 years of age, and the number two cause of death for children 5-9. Although District G does not currently have a public swimming pool, Council Member Travis, in conjunction with the YMCA, personally created and organized a free swim lesson program and funded it with his Council District Service Funds to help keep kids safe in the upcoming summer season and beyond.
With these free swim lessons, provided by the YMCA’s own certified lifeguards, kids learn the basics of swimming. They will learn what to do if they find themselves in the water unexpectedly-- from how to reach the water's surface if they submerge, to safely reaching a pool's edge or exiting any body of water.
Residents of District G are encouraged to sign up for a session of free swim lessons. Space is limited to 15 kids per session due to COVID restrictions and is first come, first served. Registration is open to all Houston residents, but residents of District G will receive priority registration.
