Our Mission:

Our mission is to make swimming a universal life skill in our community. We believe swimming is more than a safety measure—it is foundational to lifelong health and well-being. Stronger communities start in the water!

Our 4 Pillars:

1: Safety

Ensuring every child and adult—regardless of background or ability—has access to essential swim skills for safety and confidence in and around the water.

  • Monthly free swim lessons and water safety for children and adults

  • Learn-to-swim lesson program in conjunction with the City of Winter Park

  • Spread awareness about water safety with the help of community partners, such the City of Winter Park, Orange County Schools, and Orlando Health

2: Access

Developing and maintaining inclusive, accessible aquatic facilities that welcome and serve our entire community.

  • Cady Way Pool and Winter Park High School Pool

  • Building a new 50m pool at Cady Way Park

3: Participation

Providing inclusive opportunities for individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to engage in swimming for health, fitness, and enjoyment throughout their lives.

  • Spring and Summer Swim Leagues

  • USA Club swimming and USMS masters swimming

  • High school swimming

  • Special Olympics and Down Syndrome swimming

4: Opportunity

Removing financial barriers so individuals of all backgrounds and abilities can access swim lessons, programs, and continued participation at every stage of life.

  • Monthly free swim lessons

  • Scholarships based on financial need to participate in USA club swimming

  • Scholarships based on merit for continued swimming opportunities such as collegiate swimming

Our Current Capital Campaign

We are currently raising funds to revitalize the Cady Way complex. This is a resident-driven public-private venture between the City of Winter Park and the Winter Park Blue Dolfins Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and valued community partners like Orlando Health. Hundreds of residents have already donated to make this project a reality.