Water is one of the most effective ways to stay cool when the mercury surges. For kids, water activities also offer a chance to mix fun and exercise. However, it’s extremely important to protect ...

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE: Peter Lord is among ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. FEDERAL HEIGHTS, Colo. (KDVR) — According to ...

FALL RIVER — Summer fun goes better with water — but what if kids can’t swim? The state Department of Conservation and Recreation can fix that for free. The DCR is offering free swimming lessons for ...

BUFFALO N.Y. (WKBW) — The summer sun is on its way and that means pools days are right around the corner. City Swim Project is working with the Buffalo community to make sure each kid wanting to make ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Kids at the ilani resort in Ridgefield dove in to take part in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Thursday afternoon. At the YMCA Columbia-Willamette-organized event, they ...

Several warming shelters around the Lowcountry are opening their doors this week amidst frigid temperatures and rain Sunday.The Community Resource Center will b No. 2 South Carolina cruises to a 90-48 ...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Summer is just around the corner and with that comes a renewed and urgent focus on water safety, especially for children. A local organization is making sure kids in ...

COWLITZ INDIAN RESERVATION — Clark County kiddos made a big splash Thursday at ilani hotel’s pool for the 16th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette partnered with ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will once again be providing free swimming lessons to kids across Massachusetts this summer. Three sessions ...