Berkshire County launches Safe Swim Initiative for Spring Break

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10)-- As students begin Spring Break at Pittsfield schools, a group of collaborators created a safe swim initiative for students. The program, Stop Youth Drowning: Safe Swim Berkshire Initiative, will teach middle and high school students essential water safety skills starting Monday until April 25.

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The Safe Swim Berkshire Initiative was started in response to the rise of youth drownings in the county.