Miami Partners Launch Groundbreaking Zero Drowning Initiative for Children (FREE Swim Lessons!)

We're proud to announce the launch of the Zero Drowning Initiative, a comprehensive water safety program aimed at reducing childhood drownings in Miami-Dade County.
𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦
🏊 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙎𝙬𝙞𝙢 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨: This initiative provides free, American Red Cross-certified swim lessons to targeted cohorts of four and five-year-old children.
🏊 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮: The program focuses on children enrolled in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) kindergarten classes, The Children's Trust-funded Thrive by 5 private child care centers in high-poverty neighborhoods, and the County's Head Start program.
🏊 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚: Lessons will be conducted during the school day at participating public or private water safety swim provider locations, with transportation provided for participating schools.
🏊 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝: In addition to swim lessons, the program will incorporate water safety curriculum and a digital water safety course for families.
🏊 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮: The Zero Drowning Initiative is designed for long-term impact, with a goal of reaching 20,000 children annually.
𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧
The Zero Drowning Initiative is a testament to the power of collaboration. We are grateful for the vital support of our partners:
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami-Dade County
The Children's Trust
The American Red Cross
United Way Miami
The Miami Foundation
The Templeton Family Foundation
EDU Foundation
Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
View the Press Conference:
This press conference video details the program and its significance for our community.
𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬
The Zero Drowning Initiative is a critical step towards ensuring the safety of our youngest residents. By providing essential water safety education and skills, we aim to create a generation of water-aware children.
Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces remains committed to fostering a healthy and safe community for all.
𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙚: This program has pre-selected participants. There is no general registration.