With school out, parents may still be scrambling to get their kids signed up for swimming lessons. Parents want their children to be safe around water at the pool and beach all summer, said Megan ...

The National YMCA Competitive Swimming program is a long-standing pillar of competitive swimming that should not be underestimated when looking at the sport. YMCA swimming stands out in its ability to ...

Come one, come all. Come beginners, come advanced. From 6-month-olds to 95-year-olds (or older if you like to swim), all are welcome at the Beckley-Raleigh County YMCA swimming pool. With a slew of ...

CANTON – Seven-year-old CJ Anderson wanted to take swim lessons but was nervous. His dad, Cortney Anderson, said the youngster loves water but fears it. Five weeks ago, the first grader at Frazer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Across the country, summertime means swimming, whether it is at a beach, lake or pool. While swimming is one of the best ways to ...

Maynard Kohler shows up at the YMCA at 5:30 a.m. every weekday. On Friday, he was greeted with a surprise birthday party.

As the weather continues to heat up in Cleveland, and families head to pools and waterways to cool off, the local YMCA is stepping in, to ensure that more children—especially those of color—know how ...

Drowning is the No. 1 cause of injury-related deaths for children between the ages of 1 and 5.In an effort to prevent more fatal swimming incidents, Louisville became home to the world's largest ...