We are excited to announce this year’s program will kick off on June 17th in St. George and July 8th in Walterboro. Parents and caregivers can register children ages 5 to 11 years old for the program, which includes daily lessons for 5 days at $5, only $1 per lesson.
The partnership united the Summerville Family YMCA, Colleton County Parks & Recreation, Dorchester County
Parks & Recreation, Summerville Medical Center, Colleton Medical Center, Colleton County School District, and
Dorchester School District 4 with the critical mission to teach children drowning prevention and increase water
safety education in our communities. The Splash into Safety program has received numerous awards and
accolades, including:
• 2024 SC House of Representatives resolution
• 2024 Colleton County Council proclamation
• 2024 Dorchester County Council proclamation
• 2024 Town of Summerville proclamation
• 2023 SC Parks & Recreation Association Award for Programming Excellence
• 2023 Outstanding Safety Achievement Award from the South Carolina Association of Counties
• 2023 SC Healthcare Heroes Award for Community Engagement
• 2023 Carolinas Healthcare PR & Marketing Society Golden Tusk Award for Special Events