The Judah Brown Project, a nonprofit dedicated to drowning prevention, is highlighting the crucial differences between survival swimming and traditional swimming lessons, while offering scholarships for these vital classes.

Understanding Survival Swimming

Unlike traditional lessons that focus on swimming strokes, survival swimming teaches self-rescue techniques to prevent drowning, the leading cause of accidental death for children aged 1-4. Key skills include:

1. Breath Control: Holding breath for 6-8 seconds. 
   

    

2. Turn and Grab: Returning to the wall if falling into water. 
   

    

3. Back Floating: Maintaining a breathing position while waiting for help.
   

    

The Importance of Proper Training

Parents should seek instructors who specifically teach these survival techniques through consistent, year-round lessons.

Why Prioritize Survival Swimming?

The Judah Brown Project was born from tragedy - Judah drowned in someone else's pool despite having had traditional swimming lessons. His parents now advocate for survival swimming as a priority, believing these skills could have saved his life.

Drowning can occur in various settings, from pools to bathtubs, in as little as 30 seconds and just an inch of water. It's crucial for all children to learn these skills, regardless of whether they have a pool at home.

Scholarships for Safety

Recognizing the importance of these skills, the Judah Brown Project offers scholarships for survival swimming lessons, making them more accessible to families. While activities like soccer or piano are valuable, they don't provide the same level of safety as survival swimming skills. The Judah Brown Project urges parents to prioritize these lessons, reminding us that drowning can happen to anyone. By raising awareness and providing resources, they aim to prevent other families from experiencing the heartbreak of losing a child to drowning.