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Drowning is a silent, swift, and tragic reality—but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. With the right awareness, training and layers of protection, lives can be saved. Swim Dynamic Lakeland is committed to working with families, communities, and partner organizations across the U.S to reduce drowning risk through high-quality swim instruction and water safety education. The Crisis: National & Florida Statistics Each year, an estimated 4,000+ people drown unintentionally in the United States. CDC+2CDC+2 Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 1–4, and the second leading cause for children 5–14. Pediatrics Publications+4CDC+4CDC+4 More than half of U.S. adults (≈?55?%) report never having taken a swimming lesson. CDC+1 In Florida, the drowning toll is especially overwhelming: Florida ranks among the states with the highest drowning rates. One analysis shows an average of 2.4 deaths per 100,000 residents, placing Florida 54?% above the national average. NBC 6 South Florida In 2023, Florida ranked fourth in the U.S. for unintentional drowning deaths among all ages, with an age-adjusted rate of 2.16 per 100,000. Florida Department of Health+1 Among children ages 0–17 in 2023, Florida held the second highest rate of drowning deaths (2.35 per 100,000). Florida Department of Health From 2020–2023 combined, Florida had the highest rate in the U.S. for unintentional drowning among children ages 1–4 (7.48 per 100,000). Florida Department of Health These sobering statistic point to an urgent need. How We Are Turning the Tide At Swim Dynamic Lakeland, our goal is to arm individuals and families with the swimming, water safety, and survival skills that serve as a first line of defense against drowning. We offer year-round lessons and classes for every age and stage, from 4 months to adult, beginner to advanced technique. Through our offerings, Swim Dynamic Lakeland aims to: Bridge the access gap in swim instruction for underserved populations Increase water competence, especially in early childhood Offer affordable pathways to aquatic safety via scholarships and voucher programs Provide inclusive instruction for learners with special needs Serve as a water safety resource and advocate within Polk County and beyond Call to Action & Invitation To families: Don’t wait. Enroll your children (or yourself) in swim lessons today. Even intermediate swimmers benefit from reinforcement and safe practice. To community partners: Schools, pediatricians, daycare centers, and municipal bodies—partner with us to bring swim lessons and water safety education into your sphere. To media: Help amplify this message. Share this press release. Feature stories of drowning prevention and water safety education in your communities. To policy makers and funders: Support and expand programs like Florida’s Swim Voucher Program and local scholarship funding, so that no child is left behind due to financial barriers. Drowning is often described as silent, swift, and preventable. The challenges are real—but so are the solutions. With intentional action, education, and access to high quality swim instruction, we can ensure that anyone may be exposed to water, but no one should lose their life to it. Swim Dynamic Lakeland is ready to be part of that solution. We invite you to join us in making water safer for everyone. Contact: Swim Dynamic Lakeland 5825 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL 33813 (863)?808-0189 | swim@swimdynamiclakeland.com
Drowning is a silent, swift, and tragic reality—but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. With the right awareness, training and layers of protection, lives can be saved. Swim Dynamic Lakeland is committed to working with families, communities, and partner organizations across the U.S to reduce drowning risk through high-quality swim instruction and water safety education.
The Crisis: National & Florida Statistics
In Florida, the drowning toll is especially overwhelming:
These sobering statistic point to an urgent need.
How We Are Turning the Tide
At Swim Dynamic Lakeland, our goal is to arm individuals and families with the swimming, water safety, and survival skills that serve as a first line of defense against drowning. We offer year-round lessons and classes for every age and stage, from 4 months to adult, beginner to advanced technique.
Through our offerings, Swim Dynamic Lakeland aims to:
Call to Action & Invitation
To families: Don’t wait. Enroll your children (or yourself) in swim lessons today. Even intermediate swimmers benefit from reinforcement and safe practice.
To community partners: Schools, pediatricians, daycare centers, and municipal bodies—partner with us to bring swim lessons and water safety education into your sphere.
To media: Help amplify this message. Share this press release. Feature stories of drowning prevention and water safety education in your communities.
To policy makers and funders: Support and expand programs like Florida’s Swim Voucher Program and local scholarship funding, so that no child is left behind due to financial barriers.
Drowning is often described as silent, swift, and preventable. The challenges are real—but so are the solutions. With intentional action, education, and access to high quality swim instruction, we can ensure that anyone may be exposed to water, but no one should lose their life to it.
Swim Dynamic Lakeland is ready to be part of that solution. We invite you to join us in making water safer for everyone.
Contact: Swim Dynamic Lakeland 5825 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL 33813 (863)?808-0189 | swim@swimdynamiclakeland.com