Not everyone who enjoys the water knows how to swim. Kelly Colley, the Aquatics Director for the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, knows that it is a safety issue.

A swim coach from the YMCA is telling people it’s never too late to learn the life-saving skill of swimming.

The two friends have reached their goal of learning to swim, an essential life skill. Click here to sign up for swim lessons at the YMCA. Clich here to learn more about the Rock Solid Impact program.

The YMCA is trying to change those numbers. “We’ve had more questions and more interest. It is something that is a challenge to overcome, taking that first step and walking into that pool that ...

The Old Colony YMCA offers free learn to swim classes for adults. The program also includes details on how to keep their children safe while swimming.

Not everyone who enjoys the water knows how to swim. Kelly Colley, the Aquatics Director for the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, knows that it is a safety issue.

Allen is gaining skills and confidence through The Y’s adult swim lessons. “It’s very emotional,” said Mary Luttrell, a swim lesson instructor at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.

Grand Prairie city councilman Junior Ezeonu is taking swim lessons at 25 years old through the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.