Be a Water Safety Campaign

Each year the number of unintentional child drownings rise during the summer months. Texas is among the top five states (Florida, California, New York and Illinois) with the highest drowning numbers in the US. Pool Safely, a national public education campaign from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has made it a mission to improve pool and spa safety in the US. The national public education campaign aims to reduce childhood drownings, submersion injuries, and entrapments by educating adults and children. In the below video, learn about the Pool Safely Simple Steps. 

On Thursday, June 20, 2024, Thrive and Sun Valley Aquatic Center will host the World's Largest Swimming Lesson and Safety Day. Thank you to those that participated and we hope to see you in June!

Help improve the safety of your friends and family when in, on or around the water:

• Never leave a child unsupervised near water. Nearly every child drowning takes place in a home pool.  Most adults say the child was left alone for "just a second."
• Instruct babysitters and other adults about potential hazards to young children in and around the water, while stressing the need for constant watchful supervision.
• Fence off the entire pool or body of water by installing self-closing and self-latching gates. Make sure the gate latch is out of the reach of young children.
• Make sure all doors or windows leading to the pool or water area are secured. 
• Neither children nor adults are "drown-proof" just because they have had swimming lessons or can swim. Young children should always be watched closely while swimming and everyone should swim with a buddy.
• US Coast Guard approved personal floatation devices should be worn by weak and non-swimmers and all boaters.
• Flotation devices are not a substitute for watchful supervision.
• Never use a pool with its pool cover partially in place, a person could become trapped underneath. Remove it completely before using the pool.
• Place tables and chairs well away from the fenced area to prevent children from using them to climb into the water area.
• Keep toys away from and out of the pool area. Toys are a temptation for children to be in an area where they should not be.
• Remove above-ground pool steps when they are not in use.
• Have a telephone available to avoid leaving children unattended in or near the water if you need to receive a call. Keep emergency numbers posted with the telephone.
• Learn CPR and save a life. Family members or neighbors able to perform CPR while waiting for rescue personnel to arrive may help save the life of a child or someone they know. Contact Thrive Aquatic, the Lewisville Fire Department or the American Red Cross for information on CPR classes.
• Keep rescue equipment by the water, including life rings and first aid kits.
• Never bring glass containers into any water area. 
• Be able to see the pool bottom; light wall colors help observers spot submerged objects easier.
• Motion alarms can be installed that will sound when someone falls into a pool or if a movement is detected in the water. This can be a lifesaving investment.
• Remember that water safety isn't just for the Pool. Learn more about the aquatic environment you visit before you go.