‘Swim With Your Clothes On’ lessons teach practical emergency skills

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Just in time for summer vacations, Aqua-Tots Sarasota began its annual “Swim With Your Clothes On” Water Safety Week.

The event gives children the opportunity to practice swimming in everyday clothing during supervised lessons designed to simulate real-life water emergencies.

The exercise helps students build confidence and practice critical survival skills in scenarios that more closely reflect unexpected falls into water—an especially important focus for Florida families heading into summer.

Held during National Water Safety Month, the event from May 11–17, also reinforces the importance of year-round swim lessons and ongoing water safety education.