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 […]

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 […]