Swimming Lessons

The Water Smart Swimming Lesson Program aims to increase water safety and reduce drowning rates in Florida by providing lessons to families that need it.

Why Learning to Swim is Important:

• Swimming is a life skill that can help keep you safe in water.
• It helps prevent drowning, which is one of the leading causes of accidents.
• Knowing how to swim gives you confidence when you’re around water.
• Swimming is great exercise that keeps your body healthy and strong.
• It lets you enjoy fun activities, like playing at the pool, beach, or lake.
• Learning to swim early makes it easier to improve your skills as you grow.
• It can save lives—your own and others’ if someone needs help in water.

Eligibility Requirements for a Voucher

To apply, you’ll need:

• Proof of Income: Gross family income at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines.
• Proof that you live in Florida.
• Child’s Date of Birth: Eligible children must be ages four or younger at the time of application.
• Swim Lesson Providers 

Why Water Safety Matters

Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death for children, especially those ages 1 through 4 in Florida. It happens quickly and silently, often within moments of distraction.

Where Drownings Happen

• Infants: Most often in bathtubs or buckets containing just a few inches of water.
• Children (1–4 years old): Home swimming pools are the most common drowning locations.
• Ages 5 and Older: More likely to drown in natural bodies of water like lakes, rivers, or the ocean.

Each water environment presents unique safety risks, but many safety precautions apply across all settings.

Remember: Water safety is everyone’s responsibility. Stay vigilant, educate your family, and take advantage of resources like swimming lessons to keep your loved ones safe.

Special Notes:

• WaterSmart resources are available to everyone in Florida, but, some counties get different resources.
• Make sure to visit the link to learn about what your offers are.

Start learning to swim today!

For more information or to apply for a Swim Lesson Voucher: Visit Here