"If a swimming pool is opened properly, you can be assured of proper operation and chemical safety," he says. Here's your eight-step guide to getting ready for lazy summer afternoons. 1.

It is never too late to learn how to swim. With the guidance of a swim coach, we've gathered all the steps you need to start learning how to swim by yourself.

Knowing how to swim can help you have fun at the pool or beach this summer. But it could also save your life. Here are some tips to start swimming at any age.

Swimming Goggles A great-fitting pair of swimming goggles can help you see better underwater and keep irritating pool chemicals and salt water out of your eyes.

Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4 in the United States. NPR's Life Kit has water safety tips to keep young swimmers safe this summer.