The YMCA of Greater Rochester is hosting its annual Splash Week, a free water safety and basic skills program, for all ages in the Greater Rochester community, including Y members and non-members, from April 14 to 18 (spring break).
Non-Y members have priority registration, which begins on March 24, before it opens registration for Y members April 7. The registration deadline is April 11.
•Splash Week draws on average over 2,000 community members and their families, and more than 150 volunteers, throughout the week. The program has been offered in Greater Rochester for more than 70 years.
•The YMCA will waive all joining fees for Splash Week participants who are not currently YMCA members that join the Y before April 30.
Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional-injury death for children ages 1 to 14 years, and the fifth leading cause for people of all ages, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Splash Week offers a range of classes for individuals of all ages and aquatic skill levels and teaches the importance of water safety. It’s a great opportunity for family time and helps keep kids busy while they are home from school over spring break.
Classes are grouped by age, including child with parent, preschool with parents, preschool, youth, teen, adult and special needs.
Splash Week classes run Monday through Thursday, with family swim time for Splash Week participants and their families on Friday. Family swim times vary by branch.
For more information on Splash Week, branch locations and to register, visit: rochesterymca.org/splashweek.
The program is free; pre-registration is required and space is limited.
Register at one of the participating YMCA branches or online at rochesterymca.org/splashweek. Online registration begins March 24 for non-YMCA members and April 7 for Y-members. Registration deadline is April 11.
•Northwest Family YMCA, 730 Long Pond Road, Greece, 585-227-3900.
•Westside Family YMCA, 920 Elmgrove Road, Gates, 585-247-3501.
