Find Swimming & Other Water Recreation Nonprofits and Charities

  Stephcummings wrote:

AWOW not only brings the smiles to the children, their families, but to the volunteers as well. Although the day is tiring, the feelings that you leave with are indescribable. From the surf instructors to the water safety people, everyone bands together... more »

  LFig wrote:

They made it possible for my son to go from never taking his feet off the floor of the pool, to being more relaxed, to beginning floating, swimming, adding all together the many parts of swimming like moving arms, kicking legs, keeping face in water,... more »

  Writer wrote:

Kari is an amazing teacher! My son has made so much progress in so little time ! She really has a way with the kids and keeping them focused ! I'm so glad that we were able to do lessons with her. more »

  Guy C. wrote:

The organization is inclusive and friendly. Whether introducing community members to Lake Michigan, teaching new sailors to sail, or providing opportunities for handicapped sailors to get out on the lake, everyone from volunteers to professional instructors... more »

  Jessi H. wrote:

Peaceful, serene, other worldy. You know, all those cliché terms people throw around. They are all true and yet do not begin to describe the experience I had SCUBA diving. Over the last few years I have had the great privilege to become part of the Lifewaters... more »

  psm wrote:

The Pegasus is a 51' Classic wooden Alden sailing vessel berthed in the Berkeley (CA) Marina. Our goal together with other local boating groups is "No Child Left Ashore". Our volunteers have provided an opportunity for Bay Area school kids to experience... more »

  amf1984 wrote:

Piers Park is one of the most beautiful waterfront parks I have ever traveled to, and the fact it is in the middle of an inner city urban area makes it even more remarkable. We learned about the program by one of their staff members who is a very inspiring... more »

  Tracey B. wrote:

I have 2 types of arthritis , including rheumatoid arthritis. The fact is, moving my body hurts. But , not moving it, hurts more ! What a dilemma ; however, the aquatic therapy I am able to do at this organization is a win-win situation! It's kind of... more »

  amanda.alewis wrote:

I have both donated and volunteered with Hudson River Community Sailing (HRCS) and am a huge fan of this organization. HRCS's "Sail Academy" recruits students from New York public high schools and engages them in a year of academic after school programming... more »

  mobileUser509052 wrote:

MRA has definitely changed my life for the better. As a teenager teaching me valuable life lessons which have helped me succeed in all aspects of my adult life. From my professional life to my personal life I wouldn't be the man I am without Mobjack more »

  Saiko wrote:

TAKE your kids else where. DO NOT join this swimming club!!! Your money will not go far for your children's swimming ability. Join others like San Marino Tsunamis, Max Aquatic or other neighboring team. I am writing this review in hope to effect... more »

  bdevivo wrote:

The Y is a great place for people from all walks of life to join together and serve the needs of our community, especially the Youth. more »

  craigress wrote:

An amazing group of volunteers led by Wilhelmina Stanton. We just finished a fantastic DSE in Miami with some incredibly brave and strong adaptive divers. Look forward to working with Miami adaptive diving very soon. more »

  Unhappyclient wrote:

We joined the Elmhurst swim team based on recommendations from friends. We expected great things but realized in the first week that this is just a money making business. My child's swimming actually deteriorated with the practice, so much so his strokes... more »

  drood wrote:

The Disabled Veterans SCUBA Project came into my life at the perfect time. I had a scuba diving club that needed a new mission. I wanted to do something with the Veterans' but I did not know how to couple that potential project with scuba diving. To start... more »

  swimmers wrote:

This is not a nonprofit organization. We were asked to participate and donate in fundraisers to fund new dry land exercises equipments for swimmers. $60,000 later, there has been no new equipments, kids do dry land in the parking lot of a high school,... more »

  noreturn wrote:

ASSA needs help, No leadership. Useless. No community program, a program within it self. more »

  CBI Member for 20 years wrote:

Community Boating is a greatplace for adults to learn how to sail, windsurf or kayak on the Charles River in Boston. Adults purchase a 30 day membership which includes instruction and boat usage, and that funding allows CBI to run their Junior Program... more »

  Writer wrote:

I stopped by to check out Tankproof, and received more than what I thought I was coming for. These guys not only help teach the children the gift of swimming, they also teach life lessons to these youthful ears! They had a guest speaker the day I popped... more »

  Missv1973 wrote:

They are professional, patient and very experienced in teaching swimming. We were very pleased that they could teach our girls water survival skills. more »

  madathe wrote:

Watching my seven-year-old daughter sail a boat by herself was quite a thrill. Anyone who sails a boat can attest to the satisfaction and confidence that comes with knowing how to sail a boat. It's that experience that is at the heart of the Sailing... more »

  Writer wrote:

While the cause is great and admirable, the fact that it’s director(s) use property that is not theirs, and against court orders to remove illegally placed structures furthers the notion that this lake is simply not the appropriate (nor safe) area to... more »

  azobian59 wrote:

I have worked with Shawn Slevin, the founder of Swim Strong, for the past 8 years. The charities mission is to provide skills for life by offering affordable swim programs. Swim Strong Foundation has provided 5,003 individuals from children to seniors... more »

  paytonjo416 wrote:

I have been swimming with the swim team for 10 years, and I'm now a coach for the team. The team has taught me a lot of life lessons throughout my life. I grew up from a 6 year old child to the adult I am today through the club. There were hard days,... more »

  datverobeach wrote:

Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County (YSF) helps youngsters ages 8 - 13 learn to sail and or build their own wooden Optimist Sailing Dinghy. Classes are provided at no cost to the youngster. Recent offerings include classes for adults in... more »