Cobb YMCAs to Host World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

By Becky Shipley, Executive Director, McCleskey/Northeast Cobb YMCA

The nation’s top water safety and training organizations are joining forces to present The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, Thursday, June 14, to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim to help prevent drowning. 

On June 14, McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA (Marietta), Northwest Cobb YMCA (Kennesaw) and other aquatic facilities around the globe will host a 30-minute swim lesson simultaneously at 11 a.m. EST in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record.

Swimming is a life-saving skill for children and a vital tool to prevent drowning.  Research shows if a child doesn’t learn to swim by the third grade, they likely never will.  

The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson was created to serve as a platform to help organizations work together to share the impact formal swimming lessons have on children’s’ lives. Thousands of children around the globe are participating. 

Everyone ages three and up is welcome to participate in this record-breaking event. Check in starts at 10:30 a.m. at both YMCA locations with the FREE 30-minute lesson starting promptly at 11 a.m. 

Participants should arrive in their swimsuits and bring a towel and goggles.  Space is limited so please arrive early.

For more information, please contact Sarah Ernst (East Cobb YMCA) at 770-977-5991 or sarahe@ymcaatlanta.org or Ramana Hannigan (West Cobb YMCA) 770-514-4365 or ramanah@ymcaatlanta.org.

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