This summer, the City of Irvine is empowering residents to make water safety a priority through two special programs designed to prevent drowning and build confidence around the water.
The City will host a Super Swim Lesson at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center Friday, July 10, beginning at 5:30 p.m., bringing together families for an evening focused on water safety education, swim readiness, and safer flotation practices. Swim lessons start at 6 p.m., followed by a free recreation swim that includes a waterslide, giant inflatables, diving boards, and a poolside showing of Shark Tale at dusk.
Families are also encouraged to participate in the Floatie Exchange, where inflatable arm floaties and other non-approved flotation devices can be traded in for a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket.
In Orange County, drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental death for children, making water competency and proper safety equipment critical tools for prevention. This event will provide families with opportunities to learn essential water safety skills while reinforcing the importance of protection around the water.
The Super Swim Lesson is open to children ages 3 and older. Lifeguards will be on duty at the event, and an adult must accompany children 6 and younger one-on-one in the water. Register online at cityofirvine.gov/superswim (Open in new window).
William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center is located at 4601 Walnut Ave., Irvine. For more information, call 949-724-6717 or visit cityofirvine.gov/aquatics (Open in new window).
