N4T Lifesaver: Next Swimfest taking place at Ott YMCA in Tucson | News 4 Tucson Lifesaver

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) – The News 4 Tucson Lifesaver campaign has officially kicked off for its 17th year. The annual campaign teaches children and families the ABCs of water safety, and works to prevent childhood drownings in Southern Arizona.

For 17 years, News 4 Tucson has partnered with the community to help save lives after a record number of drownings in Southern Arizona.

News 4 Tucson’s Lifesaver Swimfest offers free half-hour swim lessons for young children.

The fifth group lesson takes place Thursday, June 11 at the Ott YMCA, 401 S. Prudence Road, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Families can register their children for the first Swimfest event by visiting kvoa.com/lifesaver.

More information about the 17th annual News 4 Tucson Lifesaver campaign can be found online.