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Peterborough, ON – A drowning prevention educational event will be hosted by the City of Peterborough with community organizations and emergency services on July 24, 2024 during National Drowning Prevention Week.
The educational event will include interactive displays, such as trying on life jackets, and information on water activity safety.
Peterborough Fire Services, Peterborough Police Service, Peterborough County-City Paramedics, Fleming College, the YMCA, the City of Peterborough and Peterborough lifeguards are participating in the event.
It will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the beach at Beavermead Park, 2011 Ashburnham Dr. It is a drop-by event – all are welcome to attend.
Swim to Survive classes
Swim to Survive classes are open to all age groups. There is no fee to participate. Registration is required as spaces are limited to ensure the appropriate number of instructors. To register for Swim to Survive, please visit peterborough.ca/RegisterRec, then select Swim to Survive under the Splash section, or call 705-742-0050.
The next Swim to Survive session starts on Saturday, August 10 at Beavermead Park beach and runs for one hour on Saturdays for three consecutive weeks; August 10, 17, and 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Swim to Survive is a Lifesaving Society designed program to teach water safety and how to survive if they were to unexpectedly fall into deep water. This includes how to roll into deep water, how to tread water for one minute, and how to swim 50 metres.
Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Visit www.peterborough.ca/DrowningPrevention for more information about local Downing Prevention Week initiatives, and download the Swim Safe Map to find supervised swimming locations.
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