SPLASH Day happens every year in May at our Easley, Pickens and Powdersville Branches.

At the Y, we believe the ability to swim is a critical life skill that every child should have the opportunity to learn. When you learn to swim, you gain confidence, acquire safety skills and experience water activities you can enjoy for a lifetime.

SPLASH stands for:

Supervision: Designate an adult to watch children at all times. Do not assume someone else is watching.
Prevention: Wear personal flotation devices (PFD or life jacket), install fencing around pools, and use drain covers in hot tubs and pools.
Look before you leap: Never jump into water without knowing how deep it is and what is below the surface.
Arm’s Length: Adults should be arm’s length to children in water, and safety tools such as hooks should be nearby at all times.
Swim Lessons: Knowing how to swim greatly reduces the chance of drowning. Classes are often available through the Red Cross or YMCA.
Have a water safety plan: Know what to do during an emergency.

The SPLASH Day program will focus on two key components: safety around water and water confidence. Participants will also learn boat and watercraft safety and how to respond if there is a drowning emergency within natural waterfronts or recreational or community pools. Participants are limited to one registration during the event and pre-registration is required.

Basic Information

Ages: 5-12 years old
Locations: Easley, Pickens and Powdersville YMCAs
Cost: Free

Water safety knowledge makes everyone smart from the start! The SPLASH Day program is built on a foundation of overall safety and risk prevention that reflects the Y’s commitment to the well-being of all.