Water Safety Free Resources

Water safety is essential for everyone, especially children and families who spend time around pools, lakes, and waterparks. This page provides free, trusted resources to help you learn water safety basics, build skills, and reduce risk. Explore videos, guides, and programs below, then take the next step to build confidence in and around the water.

Instructor teaching an adult beginner swim skills in a shallow pool

Learn the Basics of Water Safety

These resources introduce key safety habits, including supervision, life jacket use, and recognizing risks around water.

Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lifejacket Fitting Video

Learn how to properly fit a life jacket for safety and comfort.

Pool Safely – No Second Chances Video

Understand how quickly water-related accidents can happen and why constant supervision matters.

Safety Programs for Families and Children

These programs help children and families build water safety awareness through structured learning.

American Red Cross – Longfellow’s WHALE Tales

A free program that teaches children how to stay safer in, on, and around water through interactive videos and activities. Designed to help families build early water safety habits.

Swim Angelfish – Adaptive Tips for Parents (Free Mini Course)

A free course with strategies to support children of all abilities in swim learning and water safety.

Take Action to Stay Safe

These resources help you take the next step to protect yourself and your family around water.

Pool Safely – Take the Water Safety Pledge

Commit to simple actions that help prevent drowning and keep your family safer.

World Waterpark Association – Be Water Aware Kit

Download a toolkit with safety tips, checklists, and educational materials.

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson – Event Details

Explore event information and learn how to participate in this global water safety initiative.

Register for Swim Lessons

Find local swim lesson options and build essential water safety skills for all ages and experience levels.

Why Swim Lessons Matter

Learning to swim is one of the most effective ways to reduce drowning risk and build lifelong confidence in the water.

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson – Why It Matters

See how swim lessons save lives and why early water education is critical.