{"id":132059,"date":"2024-06-22T08:06:18","date_gmt":"2024-06-22T12:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=132059"},"modified":"2024-06-22T08:06:18","modified_gmt":"2024-06-22T12:06:18","slug":"worlds-largest-swimming-lesson-event-at-dorney-park-wildwater-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=132059","title":{"rendered":"\u2018World\u2019s Largest Swimming Lesson\u2019 Event at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dorney Park partners with Boys & Girls Club of Allentown, Swim-in Zone delivering aquatics education experience to 200 event registrants<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

ALLENTOWN, PA\u00a0(June 20, 2024) \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0This morning Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom joined hundreds of waterparks, aquatic centers and swim schools across the country for the 15th<\/sup>\u00a0annual\u00a0World\u2019s Largest Swimming Lesson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The event, coordinated by the World Waterpark Association, brings together leading water safety and training organizations with all types of aquatic facilities to kick off the official start to summer by teaching kids vital water safety skills to raise awareness about childhood drowning and send one focused message \u2013\u00a0Swimming Lessons Save Lives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This year at Wildwater Cove, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown and Swim-in Zone for the first time. Park leaders say the partnerships give them the opportunity to expand the program in our community.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we\u2019ve stated throughout the year, we are constantly looking for ways to expand outreach through our Dorney Park Cares program,\u201d said Dorney Park Communications Manager Ryan Eldredge. \u201cThis is yet another example of Dorney leading the way, providing opportunities and help to children and families in our region.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Swim-in Zone, we work closely with Stop Drowning Now to educate our local communities about water safety while also providing elite swim instruction so that we may strive to eliminate drowning incidents across the United States,\u201d said Josh Ferraro Aquatics Manager at Swim-in Zone.<\/p>\n

After the event, children and their families were invited to stay for a day of fun at the park.<\/p>\n

For more information about exciting events and charitable outreach at Dorney Park, guests are encouraged to visit\u00a0dorneypark.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About Dorney Park<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom\u00a0offers Pennsylvania\u2019s best value – Two Great Parks All in One. With more than 100 rides, shows and attractions, guests can enjoy eight roller coasters, the largest collection of kids’ rides in Planet Snoopy\u2122 and one of the country’s best-ranked water parks with 26 water slides and two giant wave pools.\u00a0Special themed festivals, as well as the best Halloween event in the region, make Dorney Park the best place to create lasting memories.<\/p>\n

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About Boys & Girls Club of Allentown<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Boys & Girls Club is more than a place, it is a \u201cmovement\u201d to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. By reaching children at an early age and providing safe, positive activities and encouragement, our Club provides a compelling alternative to youth crime, gang membership, drugs, and other negative influences that effect our youth today. For information, see\u00a0https:\/\/www.bgcallentown.org\/about\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Swim-in Zone<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Swim-in Zone, Inc. is dedicated to quality instruction by a serious staff of committed instructors in water safety, water confidence, and swimming in a friendly atmosphere where learning is fun, at maximum value to the student.\u00a0For more information, see\u00a0https:\/\/www.swim-inzone.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Cedar Fair Entertainment Company<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dorney Park is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a publicly traded partnership and one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world. The Company owns and operates\u00a011 amusement parks, four outdoor water parks, an indoor water park and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites.\u00a0For more information, see\u00a0www.cedarfair.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nRyan Eldredge<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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