Reading, writing, and arithmetic are considered the important academic building blocks in one’s formative years. Swimming lessons are not essential – at least not in most schools. They should be.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Summer is here and the pools are open, but do you know how to swim? More than 54% of all Americans either can't swim or don't have all of the basic swimming skills, according to a ...

At Silver Lake Pool, about a dozen Boys & Girls Club members ages 7-9 were full of energy. Astrid Jones dunked her head under water, and came up cracking a smile. Marquez Neal showed off his new ...

The calendar says spring, but blink and it will be summer in North Texas. Summer break means pool time for many students. "Ah, my favorite part is about splashing," second grader Jeremiah Aruho said.