The deadline to adopt a duck for the Make a Splash fundraiser is Friday, and the big duck race on the lazy river at H20 Adventure & Fitness Centre takes place Saturday.

But if a kid doesn't enjoy swimming lessons at first, don't push it. If they're crying and clinging to the wall, back off for a while. You don't want to create a negative feeling about swimming.

Lessons a potential lifesaver Some autistic people excel at swimming, such as the New Jersey teens featured in the 2017 documentary “Swim Team." Many others are adept in water.

For seven-year-old Will, swimming lessons used to be an overwhelming experience. Water Wombats is a swimming class targeted at neurodivergent children who struggle in maintream lessons The classes ...