Those first few poolside holidays with young children might make incredible memories, but they aren't exactly relaxing. Whether they're new to swimming unaided or have been doing so for some time, ...

“While we didn’t have formal lessons, our parents gave us specific goals, such as swimming about 100 yards without stopping to and from an offshore raft,” she recalls.

So far, they’ve helped 10 families by dropping their cost from $146 to $14.60 a month. “Formal swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by up to 88%,” Burris said.

A specialized swim course designed for children on the autism spectrum is set to expand its research hub at Ohio State ...