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.
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CHILDREN'S WATER SAFETY
Viki Thomason
- Jan 27
- 1 min
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 7
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
Warm Heart Fundraiser for Swim Program
Join us for a fantastic Monday morning breakfast while watching the Oscar presentations live!
John Schorr
- Feb 2, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
Great News for Water Safety in December
On Monday between the holidays, CMIRC CWSDPP received some very good news.
johnkschorr
- Dec 3, 2020
- 2 min
November in the Pools
November has been a very slow month for our survival swim and water safety program...
johnkschorr
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2017
- 1 min
Children's Water Safety
The CMIRC Children’s Water Safety Project continues to prepare for two pilot projects.
johnkschorr
- Nov 12, 2015
- 3 min
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, 2015
- 1 min
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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