Float2Fly’s FREE summer program starts tomorrow! Meet our team of instructors:

Memorial Day is around the corner, and we know many of you will be on or in the water. Please stay safe this weekend and remember these tips! Choose a Water Watcher: make sure someone has their full attention on any children in or near the water. Use Life Jackets: for anyone on a boat […]

Diving accidents cause almost 2000 spinal cord injuries per year. Always practice diving safety! Never dive in shallow water (water depth should be twice the height of the diver) Never dive if you don’t know the depth (somewhere that looks deep may be surprisingly shallow) Never dive if you can’t see underwater (rocks or other […]

Life jackets save lives! But who should wear a life jacket, and when? Small children and weak swimmers: any time they are near water (even pools and waterparks) Everyone: While doing water-based sports (like boating, kayaking, or waterskiing) Around cold water and ice On or in the open ocean Check the label of your life […]

CPR could save your friend or family’s life. Are you certified? Houston offers dozens of CPR classes. Each class usually takes a few hours, and some are free! Local providers include: American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/local/texas/take-a-class/cpr-houston-tx American Heart Association: https://atlas.heart.org/ The Junior League of Houston (offers FREE CPR classes): https://www.jlh.org/cpr/

What does drowning look like?  Most drowning victims do not yell or splash. In fact, drowning is usually fast and silent.  Signs to look out for: They are vertical in the water. Their head is low in the water. They seem to be climbing an invisible ladder. If you see someone drowning, alert a lifeguard. If there […]

Enjoying spring break with the kids? If there’s water, designate a Water Watcher! A Water Watcher is and adult responsible for supervising kids in and around the water. Water Watchers should be sober and alert. No drinking, no phones, no distractions. Water Watchers should know basic rescue. Ideally, Water Watchers should know CPR. Spring break […]

Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years. 87% of drowning deaths for children under 5 happen in home pools or hot tubs. After pools, bathtubs are the leading location of drowning deaths for young children. NEVER allow a young child around water unsupervised. If a child is […]

A significant drop in body temperature causes hypothermia, a medical emergency. While hypothermia is associated with cold water, it can happen in warm water too—especially to children. Learn the warning signs and how to react. Onset of hypothermia depends on more than just water temperature: for example, children will develop hypothermia much faster (and in […]

Float2Fly is hiring for our 2025 Summer Program! We are looking for two types of instructors: Lead Instructors (must be WSI certified, starting at $30 per hour) Assistant Instructors (must be Lifeguard certified, starting at $20 per hour) All applicants must be 16 or older. The program will run during the day, Tuesdays through Fridays, […]

Cold water can be dangerous – even deadly. Learn how to stay safe in and around cold water. Cold shock is the body’s natural response to cold water submersion. Cold shock causes a sudden change in breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure Why is cold shock dangerous? The involuntary gasping or hyperventilating can lead to […]

Water safety should be a priority for every family, and the sooner your child is in the water, the better! Infant swim programs help kids get comfortable in the water, opening the door to life-saving skills in the future. Parent-child swim programs for ages 1-4 are essential: they have been shown to reduce drowning risk. […]

With proper education and supervision, the home can be a wonderful place for children to fall in love with water. Take note of these tips to ensure your child’s relationship with water is positive and safe. 1. NEVER leave your child unattended around water. 2. Watch closely and attentively: keep your child close and your […]

Our 2024 summer program starts tomorrow! Meet our team of instructors:

Do you know how to react in a water emergency? Follow these life-saving steps: 1. If someone is missing, check the water first. Seconds count! 2. Alert a lifeguard and shout for help. If there is no lifeguard, proceed to the next step. 3. Reach or throw, don’t go. Remove the person from the water […]

Summer is around the corner and Float2Fly is excited to start our FREE water safety and swim lesson program! The program will run in two-week blocks from June 11th to August 2nd: Session 1: June 11 – June 21Session 2: June 25 – July 5Session 3: July 9 – July 19Session 4: July 23 – […]

Taking swim lessons to become water safe? Learn these five basic skills:  1. How to enter the water safely Do you know how deep the water is? Are you comfortable getting in the water? Can you get in with total control? 2. How to submerge your head Can you get your entire head underwater? With […]

Enjoying spring break with the kids? If there’s water, designate a Water Watcher! A Water Watcher is and adult responsible for supervising kids in and around the water. Water Watchers should be sober and alert. No drinking and no phones or distractions. Water Watchers should know basic rescue. Ideally, Water Watchers should know CPR. Spring […]

Here are five life-saving tips for parents: 1. Never leave a child unsupervised near water. Lakes, pool, even bathtubs can be dangerous. 2. Learn CPR and first aid. If there is an emergency, you will be able to respond. 3. Don’t rely on arm floaties or inflatables. Use only Coast Guard approved lifejackets. 4. Put […]

Be proactive about water safety: follow these five important rules! 1. Never Swim Alone: Swim under supervision, ideally a lifeguard. If no one is supervising, swim with a buddy. 2. Know Your Limits: Don’t push yourself too hard and always have a plan to exit the water. 3. Know Your Environment: How deep is the […]

Since 2022, Float2Fly has partnered with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department to provide free water safety education and swim lessons to Houston residents. Our summer program has helped over 600 children and adults gain confidence in the water, and we are excited to see these numbers grow. Thank you HPARD for helping us make […]

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4. For children ages 5-14, it is the second leading cause of death (after motor vehicle crashes).* In the United States, there are an average of 11 fatal and 22 nonfatal drownings per day. That’s 4000 fatal drownings and 8000 nonfatal drownings per year. Nonfatal drowning can lead […]

APPLY HERE! Float2Fly is seeking instructors and volunteers for its 2024 summer program! We will be offering FREE swim lessons and water safety instruction to Houston residents over the course of eight weeks (June 11th through August 2nd), and we want to start building our team now. We are looking for three positions: Lead InstructorsLead […]

Float2Fly is seeking volunteers for our summer swim programming! We are offering FREE swim lessons and water safety instruction every Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, June 13, 2023 through August 4, 2023 at multiple locations. Programming is open to Houston residents of all ages and aims to prevent water-related accidents in our […]

As summer approaches, so does time around the water. Whether you’re going to the beach, spending the day at the lake, or just visiting the community pool, now is a great time to make sure everyone in your family is water safe. This spring, Float2Fly is excited to be ramping up some new programming both […]

Float2Fly is excited to announce its partnership with the YMCA of Greater Houston! The YMCA has a long history of drowning-prevention initiatives, and has provided swim lessons for decades. Together, we hope to spread love and respect for water around the greater Houston area. As a first step, Float2Fly is sponsoring several sets of Safety […]

The Coronavirus situation has cancelled many of Float2Fly’s spring and summer offerings, including our planned water safety presentations on KIPP campuses around Houston. But the stay-at-home order doesn’t change our mission; we are still hard at work trying to prevent water-related accidents in the home. With many families currently stuck in the confines of their […]

Looking for an excuse to get out of the house while following social distancing guidelines? If you enjoy kayaking and geocaching, our friends at Go Kayak Texas might have an answer for you. For those unfamiliar with geocaching, it’s like treasure-hunting in real life. An item (or “cache”) is hidden somewhere in the world and […]

Many children and families are finding themselves stuck at home for the coming weeks, and Float2Fly wants to take the opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of water safety in and around the home. With proper education and supervision, the home can be a wonderful place for children to fall in love with water. […]

What is water capable of? For me, water is a source of health and fitness, of discipline and strength. It is a way to find calm and peace, to strive for goals and break them. Water has brought me lifelong friendships and unforgettable mentors, but perhaps most importantly, it has helped me discover my passion […]

As summertime approaches and beaches, pools, and lakes become more and more popular, Float2Fly hopes to bring water safety awareness to as many Houston families as possible. One step of this process is our budding partnership with KIPP Houston: this spring, Float2Fly will give a series of water safety presentations at various KIPP campuses in […]