Dog paddle

Water safety is a top priority in South Florida where there are thousands of swimming pools, beaches, canals, and other waterways. In the late 1990s, the need for a drowning prevention program became clear when the number of drowning accidents among children aged five and under grew to an average of 10 deaths a year. Near-drowning accidents took a serious toll as well, with three out of four victims suffering brain damage.

Swim Central offers swim lessons.