Why Water Safety Education Is Critical
Empowering Families With the Knowledge to Prevent Drowning
Every year, drowning remains one of the leading causes of unintentional injury-related death for children—yet it is also one of the most preventable. Most drowning incidents happen quickly, silently, and in situations where a caregiver believes everything is safe. Water safety education is one of the most powerful tools we have to stop these tragedies before they happen.
At its core, water safety education does more than inform—it empowers. It helps caregivers recognize hidden hazards, reinforces the importance of supervision, teaches children life-saving habits, and strengthens entire communities with the knowledge needed to prevent drowning. When families understand the layers of protection, tragedies decrease and confidence increases.
This is why our organization has made water safety education a cornerstone of our mission.
Our Impact: Reaching Families Across Central Florida and Beyond
To ensure that every family has access to clear, age-appropriate, and engaging water safety information, we’ve invested heavily in distributing free educational materials to communities that need them most.
📘 25,000+ Water Safety Coloring Books Distributed Nationally
Our water safety coloring books help children learn essential safety concepts in a fun, memorable way. These books reinforce supervision, barriers, safe play, and emergency awareness.
20,000+ distributed throughout Central Florida
5,000+ distributed across the United States
These coloring books have been used in schools, community centers, fire departments, pediatric offices, and family events—reaching tens of thousands of children with life-saving messages.
🎗️ 15,000+ Water Watcher Wristlets Distributed to Promote Active Supervision
Water Watcher wristlets help parents and caregivers stay focused, present, and accountable when supervising children around water. They serve as a clear reminder that one adult must remain distraction-free when kids are near pools, lakes, or any body of water.
12,000+ distributed in Central Florida
3,000+ distributed nationwide
These wristlets are now used by families, aquatic facilities, first responders, healthcare providers and community partners, reinforcing one of the most important layers of protection—active supervision.
📌 2,700+ Drowning Prevention Posters Displayed in High-Traffic Locations
Our drowning prevention posters are strategically placed in apartment complexes, HOA pools, rental homes, hotels, hospitals and pediatric practices. They serve as constant reminders of the risks—and the steps caregivers can take to prevent drowning.
2,000 posters distributed throughout Central Florida
700 distributed across the U.S.
Each poster is designed to catch attention quickly and communicate essential water safety tips in a visual, accessible way.
Why This Education Saves Lives
Every piece of material we distribute carries a life-saving message:
Children learn through repetition and visual cues—our coloring books make safety memorable.
Caregivers stay alert when given clear tools and reminders—our wristlets reinforce constant supervision.
Communities become safer when awareness is visible—our posters share critical safety steps where they matter most.
These tools reach families where they are, breaking down barriers to safety education and making drowning prevention accessible to everyone.
Building a Culture of Water Safety—Together
The numbers tell a powerful story: tens of thousands of families have been reached, educated, and empowered. But behind each statistic is a child who is safer, a caregiver who is more informed, and a community that is better protected.
By continuing to invest in water safety education, we can prevent tragedies, strengthen families, and save lives—one resource at a time.