{"id":16037,"date":"2015-05-19T09:15:29","date_gmt":"2015-05-19T13:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=16037"},"modified":"2015-05-19T09:15:29","modified_gmt":"2015-05-19T13:15:29","slug":"ymca-hosts-free-outdoor-swim-memorial-day-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=16037","title":{"rendered":"YMCA hosts FREE outdoor swim Memorial Day weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Outdoor pools open to community \u2013 event places a focus water safety<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

On May 23, 24 & 25, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will kick off summer by opening its outdoor pools for FREE to all members of the community. This event is designed to highlight the importance of swim lessons and water safety skills and gives families the opportunity to enjoy a day of outdoor fun at the pool.<\/p>\n

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Water safety remains a top priority for the YMCA of Greater Brandywine<\/p><\/div>\n

With the opening of pools and the increased exposure to water at oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams which can mean danger for many children. Drowning is the second leading cause of death in children aged one to fourteen. Children are especially susceptible to water related injury and death, as many have not learned basic swim skills or how to be safe around the water.<\/p>\n

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The YMCA of Greater Brandywine wants to keep kids safe in the water this summer. On Memorial Day weekend, will open all outdoor pools to the community and offer free daily swim evaluations and swim clinics. In addition, there will be vital water safety information available for parents and children. If you join the Y during any one of these three days, the joiner fee will be waived and you\u2019ll have access to reduced prices on programs like swim lessons to keep your kids safe this summer and for many to come.<\/p>\n

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a leading Chester County non-profit charity dedicated to strengthening community through programs that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With more than 80,000 members at nine facilities, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine invites all people to participate in membership and programs, regardless of their ability to pay. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. www.ymcagbw.org<\/p>\n

YMCA of Greater Brandywine wants to keep kids safe in the water with free access to outdoor pools and swim evaluations and water safety clinics on May 23, 24 and 25.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact: Barb Cronin, Marketing Communications Specialist, 610-643-9622, ext. 2129, bc*****<\/span>@*****<\/span>bw.org<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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