Maine Community Swimming

June 28th 8-9pm
Outdoor pool float and sound bath
Sunset Ridge Golf Course pool
Westbrook

Join us for our first outdoor pool float under the stars. Wear comfy clothes, bring a blanket, small pillow. It’s an amazing experience.
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As the summer season kicks off, please remember that drowning does not look like the Hollywood version. Often, it is silent.

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of swimming season -- and the start of the months when most child drownings happen. Here is something every parent should know before the first trip to the pool: you cannot count on hearing a child drown. There is no yelling, no dramatic splashing -- that's Hollywood.

In reality, according to Marine Safety Specialist Mario Vittone: "Drowning is almost always a deceptively quiet event... of the approximately 750 children who will drown next year, about 375 of them will do so within 25 yards of a parent or other adult. In ten percent of those drownings, the adult will actually watch them do it, having no idea it is happening."

--> Knowing what drowning actually looks like takes two minutes and could save a child's life. Read the signs to watch for here: https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=15613

For a powerful book that explores a young girl coming to terms with her best friend's drowning death, we highly recommend "The Thing About Jellyfish" for ages 10 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/the-thing-about-jellyfish

There are also two excellent books about tween girls grappling with the drowning deaths of their brothers: "My Jasper June" (https://www.amightygirl.com/my-jasper-june) and "The Light in the Lake" (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-light-in-the-lake), both for ages 10 and up

For several books about children learning to overcome fears and love the water, check out "Saturday is Swimming Day" for ages 3 to 6 (https://www.amightygirl.com/saturday-is-swimming-day), "Ladybug Girl at the Beach" for ages 3 to 6 (https://www.amightygirl.com/ladybug-girl-at-the-beach), "Don't Worry, Little Crab" for ages 3 to 7 (https://www.amightygirl.com/don-t-worry-little-crab), and "There Might Be Lobsters" for ages 4 to 8 (https://www.amightygirl.com/there-might-be-lobsters)

Read more at Mario Vittone - Maritime Risk Consulting

I did not take any photos of the actual Tread—oops! Here are a few of the great humans that came today.

Today is the Tread for Water Ed. Forgot to sign up? Just come join us at the Westbrook Community Center at 11:45 today and we will get you signed in. One hour of treading, $100, building a water safe community.

May is Water Safety Month.

Drain kiddie pools, buckets, and bathtubs right after use. Standing water can be a hidden danger—especially for babies and toddlers.

Whether it’s bath time or backyard play, constant and undistracted supervision is key. Never assume a small amount of water is safe, and never step away, even for a second.

Sunday May 17th 12-1pm Westbrook Community Center
Our 3rd annual Tread for Water Ed. This event helps us to cover our insurance costs ($4000). If you can't come tread, consider a donation. (https://foundationforportlandpublicschools-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1315473)

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/HyGFmeF1mjfuTSqXA

May 17th Tread for Water Ed Sunday May 17th 12-1pm Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge Street, Westbrook, ME 04092 Who: 50+ people, each participant commits to a $100 donation. What: Challenge yourself to tread water for an hour to support a water safe community How: Do it as an individual or with some friends. With or with...

MCS has a table at Old Navy Freeport for Kids Safety Day. 10:30-4:30pm Come see me.

Many thanks to everyone who came out to see “When Everyone Swims” tonight in Portland.

Join us!!