National Drowning Prevention Week

Join us for National Drowning Prevention Week with a series of fun, family-friendly public swim events and water safety activities! Whether you're a regular swimmer or just looking for a great way to stay cool and safe this summer, there's something for everyone.

Event Dates and Locations:

• Sunday, July 19: Georgina Leisure Pool (2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.), MURC (2:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.)
• Monday, July 20: MURC (6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
• Tuesday, July 21: MURC (2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.), Georgina Leisure Pool (6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.)
• Wednesday, July 22: Georgina Leisure Pool (1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.), MURC (6:45 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
• Thursday, July 23: MURC (2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.), Georgina Leisure Pool (6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.)
• Friday, July 24: MURC (5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.)
• Saturday, July 25 (World Drowning Prevention Day): MURC (2:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.)

Highlights:

• Water Safety Scavenger Hunt: Become a water safety detective! Follow clues around the facility, answer questions and learn how to stay safe in and around water. Complete the hunt for a chance to win prizes.
• Water Safety Trivia Wheel: Test your knowledge and win small pool toys.
• Water Safety Pledge Wall: Make your promise to be safe around water.
• Giveaways: Water safety stickers and more for participants.

Let's make a splash for safety! Bring your friends and family to help us spread the word about drowning prevention.

Photo and video   

Media and Town of Georgina staff will be taking photos and video footage at Town of Georgina special events. These images may be used, re-used and published in news stories, social media and on websites, in addition to distributed to our event partners.