Big Easy Swim Easy: Swimming and Water Safety Campaign
The New Orleans Health Department encourages children and teens in the city of New Orleans to join our "Big Easy Swim Easy" Campaign. This program offers FREE swimming lessons and water safety education across the city.
Free Swimming Lessons: Coming Soon
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Pool locations and Transportation routes: Coming Soon!
Check back here soon for information on pool sites, open water locations, and accessible transportation routes.
Sign Up for Water Safety Education Presentations:
We offer free water safety education presentations for schools, summer camps, and community organizations. Presentations are tailored by age group and designed to teach essential safety tips and life-saving skills.
Request a Presentation
To schedule a water safety presentation for your group or organization, email us at BigEasySwimEasy@nola.gov with your preferred date, group size, and location.
Drowning Prevention: Layers of Protection
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) recommend FIVE LAYERS of drowning prevention:
1.) Pool and Spa Barriers and Alarms
2.) Supervision
3.) Water Compentency: water education and swimming lessons
4.) Life Jackets
5.) Emergency preparation
Educational Resources: Explore our educational materials for more tips and tricks for staying safe in and around the water!
Swimming Safety Flyer
Swimming Safety Rack Card
Water Safety Education Flyer
Additional Resources from partner organizations: Coming soon
Contact Us: Have Questions or want to get involved?
Email us at BigEasySwimEasy@nola.gov