Swimming Safety

The Red Cross offers important swimming safety advice to help you and your kids be safe whenever in or near the water.

Swimming safely is important for everyone. It's not just about basic skills but also knowing how to be safe in the water. The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program, taught by certified instructors, helps people of all ages learn how to be water smart and handle water emergencies.

Click on the American Red Cross logo to find swimming safety tips, online water safety courses, swimming classes in your area and much more.