DROWNING
Prevention Week
July 18 - 25th
“Water Means Wait”
Drowning Prevention Week is a community-wide initiative led by the Winter Park Blue Dolfins Foundation to raise awareness about drowning risks and promote the lifesaving value of water safety education.
The week kicks off with a free community swim lesson and a special meet-and-greet with five-time Olympian and world record holder Alia Atkinson. Each day will feature a unique opportunity to learn, engage, and take action to prevent drowning.
The week's activities culminate on July 25, as the Foundation joins organizations and communities around the world in observing World Drowning Prevention Day, a global day dedicated to raising awareness and promoting solutions that can save lives.
"Water Means Wait"—a simple rule that reminds children to stop, think, and wait for an adult before approaching or entering any body of water.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, July 18: Free community swim lesson at Cady Way
Sunday, July 19: “25 Bubbles” Challenge
Monday, July 20: Meet & Greet with 5x Olympic swimmer Alia Atkinson
Tuesday, July 21: Waterproofing Your Home
Wednesday, July 22: Emergency Response— CPR & Rescue Breathing
Thursday, July 23: Starfish Day
Friday, July 24: Water Watcher Pledge Day
Saturday, July 25: Attempt at setting Guinness Book of World Record for “Most Swimmers Blowing Bubbles at the Same Time”
“A Grown-Up Gives the Green Light.” — let’s work together to make Florida’s pools, lakes, rivers, springs, and oceans a safer place.
Join us as we work together to waterproof our community.
These special events, educational programs, and family-friendly activities are designed to help make swimming a universal life skill and empower families with the knowledge needed to stay safe around water.
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