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Greater Atlanta Water Safety Alliance

In March 2012, Craig Sears established the Greater Atlanta Water Safety Alliance, a nonprofit linked to the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, aiming to combat drowning, raise awareness, and promote swimming’s personal and community benefits.

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Swimming is a vital skill that not only provides pleasure and exercise but also saves lives. However, for many people, accessing swimming classes can be challenging due to financial barriers. This is where swimming class scholarships play a crucial role in ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to learn to swim and enjoy the water safely.

Swim Scholarships

We offer financial assistance for swimming lessons to help individuals of all ages gain essential water safety skills.

Water Safety Workshops

Interactive sessions designed to educate community members about essential water safety practices

Community Events

Focused on water safety are organized activities designed to raise awareness and educate the public about safe practices in and around water.

Swim Scholarships Program

Each year we provide our swim scholars with the gear they’ll need to always be ready for the water

From swimsuits and goggles to other essential gear, we ensure they have everything they need to perform at their best in every class.

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Fostering Water Safety and Inclusion

Swimming class scholarships cover all of lesson costs for all ages and skill levels. Please fill this form to get the application. Scholarships are provided by nonprofits, schools, businesses, and government programs.

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Swimming class scholarships are financial aids that cover all of the cost of swimming lessons. These scholarships are designed for people of all ages and skill levels .

You can apply for as many children or adults as you need. Our mission is to provide water safety education to all families.
The swim scholarships will be provided by the academy with which we have an alliance, and we will assign the closest location to your home address.

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Some Of Our Events

Signing of the Edna Mae McGovern Act

Senator Still is introducing the Edna Mae McGovern Act, mandating water safety education for parents of students under 18 in public schools. Georgia marked National Water Safety Month in May with Governor Brian Kemp’s proclamation…

World's Largest Swimming Lesson

The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ brings together tens of thousands of individuals from hundreds of communities around the globe who all participate in the same lesson on June 22nd to raise awareness about drowning…

Water Safety Festival

This event aims to promote awareness and the importance of water safety while fostering community connection through various activities.

Water Safety Blog and Articles

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