Give the Gift of Water Safety This Holiday Season


Support the Holiday Lifesaver Match Campaign at UVAC

Every year in the United States, thousands of children are touched by unintentional drownings — a tragedy that often could be prevented with early swim education and water safety skills. In fact, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, and remains one of the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 5-14, after motor vehicle crashes.. 

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month - Be Prepared, Save a Life


October is designated as Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, and for good reason. According to the American Red Cross, more than 350,000 people in the U.S. every year experience an out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest. Tragically, about 90% of them die. What’s more, over 70% of those events happen in the home. 

At Upper Valley Aquatic Center, water safety is our top priority. As we head into the busy summer swim season, it's important to understand the real risks—and how we can work together to prevent them.

What Our Guard Staff Have to Say About Their Important Job

When we give the gift of service it can help us feel content, knowing the difference we are making. Our lifeguards give this gift every time they grab their whistle, put on their bright red shirt, and begin the constant scan of the pool. We spoke to several members of the aquatics staff here at Upper Valley Aquatic Center to get their perspective on the work they do, their motivations, and their safety tips.