Saving Lives: CMIRC’s 9-Year Commitment to Water Safety Training
Since its inception, CWSDPP has provided essential survival swimming and water safety training to more than 4,000 fourth-grade students.
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CHILDREN'S WATER SAFETY
John Schorr
Oct 51 min read
SWIMMING ... NOT DROWNING
According to a WHO Report, drowning is the leading cause of death for Thai children aged 1 to 15. With partners, over the last 10 years,...
John Schorr
Mar 61 min read
Celebrating Success: Certificate Ceremony for CMIRC Swim Program Graduates
On February 13, the Chiang Mai Municipality hosted a certificate ceremony to honor the 4th-graders who completed the CMIRC CWSDPP program.
Viki Thomason
Jan 271 min read
Making Waves: CMIRC Shines at the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2023
Dr. John Schorr was invited to speak at the International Life Saving Federation's World Conference on Drowning Prevent in Perth, Australia.
John Schorr
Jan 72 min read
Empowering Futures: CMIRC Water Safety Program Marks Eight Years of Lifesaving Impact
As we conclude another successful year of survival swim and water safety instruction, we are delighted to share our achievements.
John Schorr
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Over 600 Children Receives Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Training in 11 Municipal Schools
We have successfully completed our Children’s Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Program in all 11bof the Municipal Schools in Chiang Mai.
John Schorr
Sep 7, 20232 min read
CWSDPP: 8 Years of Saving Lives through Water Safety Education
The CMIRC Children's Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Program (CWSDPP) is marking its 8th year of operation.
John Schorr
Jun 4, 20232 min read
Children's Water Safety Program Empowers Hundreds of Youths
Now that the Rotary Year is nearing an end, it is a perfect time to reflect on the achievements of the CMIRC Children's Water Safety Program
CMI Rotary
Mar 2, 20231 min read
Warm Heart Fundraiser for Swim Program
Join us for a fantastic Monday morning breakfast while watching the Oscar presentations live!
John Schorr
Feb 2, 20231 min read
New Promo Video for Children’s Water Safety Program
This month we thought our readers might like to see our new promotional video produced pro bono by Inside Asia.
John Schorr
Dec 27, 20222 min read
Children's Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Program 2022 Stats
Our Children’s Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Program (CWSDPP) is moving fast this year.
John Schorr
Aug 1, 20222 min read
Kids are Back in the Water
Our Children’s Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Program is underway again this year after a one-year COVID-19 disruption!
John Schorr
Jul 8, 20222 min read
Spotlight on Children's Water Safety & Drowning Prevention
Entering its eighth year, the Chiang Mai International Rotary Club (CMIRC) Children’s Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Program (CWSDPP).
John Schorr
Jun 6, 20221 min read
Just About Ready to Jump into the Water
Great news about the CWSDPP. We just heard from the Chiang Mai Municipal Schools, and they are ready to schedule eight of the eleven schools
John Schorr
May 3, 20222 min read
Plans for Children's Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Program for 2022
We just learned from the health nurse at the Wat Suan Dok School that their plan is to reopen on Tuesday, May 17.
John Schorr
Apr 4, 20222 min read
Planning for a Return to the Pools for Water Safety Instruction
It now appears that we will be able to restart our programs in Chiang Mai and Phrao when the new school year begins in May.
John Schorr
Feb 28, 20222 min read
Plans for Children's Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Program for 2022
It now appears that we will be able to restart our programs in Chiang Mai and Phrao when the new school year begins in May.
John Schorr
Feb 1, 20221 min read
The Kids Still Aren't Back in the Water
Since we are a school-based program, we have not been able to teach water safety and therefore have little to report for January.
John Schorr
Jan 4, 20221 min read
Children's Water Safety Program Remains On Hold
Unfortunately, the schools where we conduct our CWSDPP remain closed due to Covid-19.
John Schorr
Dec 8, 20212 min read
Children's Water Safety Program Still on Hold
Unfortunately, due to the continued resurgence of COVID-19 in Chiang Mai, municipal schools here will continue to be closed until January.
John Schorr
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Kids Aren't Going into the Water Soon
Unfortunately, due to the continued resurgence of COVID-19 in Thailand, municipal schools were closed for the month of October.
John Schorr
Oct 8, 20212 min read
Kids May Be Back in the Water in November 2021
Unfortunately, due to the continued resurgence of Covid-19 in Thailand, municipal schools were closed for the month of September.
johnkschorr
Sep 4, 20211 min read
The Water Safety Program Continues on Hold
Unfortunately, due to the continued resurgence of Covid-19 in Thailand, municipal schools were closed for the month of August.
johnkschorr
Aug 3, 20211 min read
The Children's Water Safety Program on Hold
Unfortunately, due to the resurgence of Covid-19 in Thailand, municipal schools were closed for most of the month of July.
johnkschorr
Jul 10, 20211 min read
The Year Ahead for the Water Safety Program '21-22
The new Rotary Year has begun, so a review of our CWSDPP goals for the coming year seems appropriate.
johnkschorr
May 31, 20214 min read
Children's Water Safety Program: Year in Review
June marks the end of another successful Rotary Year for the CMIRC Children’s Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Program (CWSDPP).
johnkschorr
May 6, 20212 min read
Children's Water Safety Program 2021-22 Fully Funded
The good news is that we are fully-funded for our swim programs in RY 2021-2022. But, we've learned that school openings have been delayed.
johnkschorr
Apr 18, 20213 min read
End of the School Year for the Children's Water Safety Program
Our team at Kru Payu Swim and Bronco Kids Sport Club did it! In spite of all the Covid-19 closings, we completed our program...
johnkschorr
Mar 6, 20212 min read
Back in the Water for Children's Water Safety & Drowning Prevention
We’re back in the water in Chiang Mai! In February we taught almost fifty 4th-graders...
johnkschorr
Feb 5, 20212 min read
Update for the Children's Water Safety Program
The recent surge of Covid-19 in Thailand has slowed progress in our Chiang Mai Municipal Schools program. We have completed lessons for 3
johnkschorr
Jan 7, 20213 min read
Great News for Water Safety in December
On Monday between the holidays, CMIRC CWSDPP received some very good news.
johnkschorr
Dec 3, 20202 min read
November in the Pools
November has been a very slow month for our survival swim and water safety program...
johnkschorr
Nov 5, 20202 min read
Drowning Prevention Program is Progressing Swimmingly
We have already completed five of our planned twelve CMIRC survival swim and water safety classes at our Bronco Kids Sport Club pools!
johnkschorr
Oct 6, 20202 min read
The Kids are Back in the Water
Great news! We have already completed three of our CMIRC survival swim and water safety classes at our Bronco Kids Sport Club pools!
johnkschorr
Sep 10, 20202 min read
The Kids Are Back In The Water
The week of August 17 saw the first two schools of the twelve we will teach this year start their survival swim and water safety classes...
johnkschorr
Aug 6, 20202 min read
Getting Ready to Welcome the Kids Back to the Pools
Chiang Mai International Rotary Club (CMIRC)-Kru Payu Children’s Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Program (CWSDPP)
johnkschorr
Jul 4, 20201 min read
The Kids are Back in School!
Schools reopen today, July 1. So, we are working with school officials to schedule our programs for fourth graders...
johnkschorr
Jun 1, 20202 min read
One More Month Out of the Water
The Thai government has announced a target date of July 1 for the reopening of schools nationwide.
johnkschorr
May 5, 20202 min read
Everyone is Still Out of the Pool
Thai schools remained on summer break during the month of April (the hottest month here in Thailand)...
CMI Rotary
Apr 14, 20201 min read
Water Safety Program on Holiday
Chiang Mai International Rotary Club (CMIRC)-Kru Payu Children’s Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Program (CWSDPP)
johnkschorr
Feb 16, 20203 min read
More & More Children Learn Survival Swimming & Water Safety
To start the new year, we recognized students who have completed our Children’s Water Safety and Drowning Prevention courses.
johnkschorr
Jan 1, 20203 min read
Children's Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Update
Potentially great news to start the new year! We have a new NGO that wants to partner with us: Goggles for Guppies.
johnkschorr
Dec 7, 20192 min read
Kids are Back in the Water!
The Children’s Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Program kids and our great swim teachers are back in the pools here in Chiang Mai.
johnkschorr
Nov 3, 20192 min read
International Awareness for the Children's Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Program
I took the opportunity to attend the World Health Organization-International Lifesaving Society World Conference on Drowning Prevention.
johnkschorr
Sep 29, 20192 min read
Children's Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Program in September
September was a busy month for the CMIRC Children’s Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Program.
johnkschorr
Apr 1, 20171 min read
Children's Water Safety
The CMIRC Children’s Water Safety Project continues to prepare for two pilot projects.
johnkschorr
Nov 12, 20153 min read
CMIRC Continues to Improve Children’s Water Safety and Prevent Drowning
Working again in cooperation with the Hor Phra School in Chiang Mai and Kru Payu’s Swim Program at Bronco Kids Pool.
johnkschorr
Jun 22, 20151 min read
Children's Water Safety Project
Did you know that the leading cause of accidental death among children under 15 years of age in Thailand is drowning?
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