February 11, 2020

WARDLE FAMILY YMCA 2020 CPR TRAINING DATES

The Wardle Family YMCA, located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal, offers CPR classes for community members on Saturdays from 8am-12:00 pm on the following dates in 2020: March 7, April 4, May 9, May 16, June 27, July 18, Aug. 22, Sept. 12, Oct 24  and Nov. 21. Cost is $35 for this YMCA certified course and those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Lou Bergen, Aquatics Director to register for this class. Call the Y:  843-522-9622 or visit: beaufort-jasperymca.org

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June 12, 2019

The Beaufort–Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry Renews Longstanding Commitment to End Childhood Drowning with YMCA Swim Lessons Program

100 scholarships for swim lessons to be awarded to children in high-risk communities in Beaufort and Jasper counties

[PORT ROYAL SC; JUNE 10, 2019] –  As part of the Y’s commitment to reduce drowning rates and keep kids safe in and around the water, the Beaufort–Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry will provide scholarships for swim instruction and water safety to children from underserved communities in Beaufort and Jasper counties in 2019.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fatal drowning is the second-leading cause of death for children ages one to 14 years old. In ethnically diverse communities, the youth drowning rate is two to three times higher than the national average, according to a USA Swimming study. Additionally 64 percent of African-American children, 45 percent of Latino children, and 40 percent of Caucasian children have no or low swimming ability.

“Educating children how to be safe around water is just as important as teaching them to look both ways before they cross the street,” said Lou Bergen, Aquatics Director at the Wardle Family YMCA. “The Y teaches children of all ages and backgrounds that water should be fun, not feared, and this practice not only saves lives it builds confidence.”

The Y has been a leader in providing swim lessons and water safety for more than 100 years, pioneering group swim lessons in 1906. The Wardle Family YMCA continues to help youth and adults experience the joy and benefits of swimming, so they can be healthy, confident and secure in the water. There are a variety of programs to choose, including:

  • Lap swimming
  • (BYAC) Tiger Sharks Swim Team with 3 levels of teams members (Shark Pups, TigerSharks Level 1, & TigerSharks Level 2)
  • Water aerobics group exercises classes
  • Fluid Fitness (work out ON the water!)
  • Aqua Camp (specialty summer camp)
  • Lifeguard Training
  • Masters Swim
  • 100-Mile Swim Club
  • Scuba

To learn more about Wardle Family YMCA swim programs including lessons, swim team, and Aqua Camp, please contact Lou Bergen at 843-522-9622 ext. 236(l.bergen@wardlefamilyymca.org)

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