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Drowning deaths
in Singapore in 2015 88%
Organized swimming
lessons can decrease
the downing risks by up
to 88% in children
1-4 years old!
5
For every child who
drowns in the US, five
more are hospitalized
for near-drowning
Estimated number
of child drownings
per year in Asia
37,616
Why are swimming lessons important?
What else can you do to reduce the risks for your children?
WHAT STEPS CAN YOU TAKE?
WHAT DO WE OFFER AT THE AMERICAN CLUB?
Water Safety
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Go to
for more information
STAR FISH
AQUA STARS
SHOOTING
STARS
MASTERS
ACTIVE
SUPERVISION
Always remain within arm’s
reach of any child who
can’t swim well
Stay off your phone if your
child is in the pool
Watch them all the time!
NO TOYS
AROUND
THE POOL
Keep the pool and pool
deck clear of toys – children
love to chase toys and might
follow them into the pool.
CPR
Learn
Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation.
SWIMMING
LESSONS
Enroll in a Drowning
Prevention program that
leads into a Learn to
Swim program.
59 THE AMERICAN CLUB SEP / OCT 2016