San Antonio Busy Kids

Learning to swim on her back (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Okay, San Antonio, it’s time to get in your swim suit, wet suit, snorkel and floaties and head to the pool. We’re setting a World Record. And not a strange World Record like longest fingernails or something. Thursday, June 14^th is the day of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson.

Have you ever known anyone that set a World Record? Well, now you and your family can claim your spot in the record books. Well, sort of. Actually, 46 U.S. states and more than 24 countries are participating in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson….and you can help. (Sheesh…the old Shake and Bake commercials are ringing in my ears right about now.)

Why do it? It’s not really for the fame and fortune that a Guinness World Record will get you (because fame is fleeting, you know). Drowning remains a leading cause of injury related death for children ages 1 to 14. Don’t let that scare you away from participating. Instead, let it inspire you to action. Learning to swim and respect the water that is all around us can be a life saving skill. So let’s do this thing. Register early or the day of the event.

The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson will take place simultaneously around the globe at 10 a.m. Central. So saddle up the family and get your swim on (we know it’s hot enough for it).

Here are the locations where you can help break the World Record:

Lady Bird Johnson – 10700 Nacogdoches -210-599-0122

Southside Lions – 3100 Hiawatha – 210-207-3299

Heritage – 1423 Ellison Dr. – 210-645-9465

Lincoln – 280 E. Commerce – 210-224-7590

Woodlawn – 1100 Cincinnati – 210-732-5789

Encino Park Community Pool – 1901 Encino Rio – 210-497-4333

Aquatica San Antonio at Sea World – 10500 SeaWorld Drive – 210-523-3822

Fort Sam Houston Aquatic Center – 210-221-4887

Landa Park Aquatic Complex  in New Braunfels – 350 Aquatic Circle – 830-221-4360

Love to Swim and Tumble School in Schertz – 6044 FM 3009 – 210-566-4096

Schlitterbahn – 381 East Austin Street – 830-625-2351