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Making Waves Swim Program

Outdoor Afro · Early childhood, Youth

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What it offers

A: Our goal is to ensure that participants can access beginner swim lessons at no cost out of pocket. If your standard pricing exceeds the $200 scholarship maximum, we ask that you align with us in helping reduce financial barriers by offering these beginner-level classes at a reduced rate for schol Cost: Free

Who it is for

Per the official page (2026-09-14): Outdoor Afro created Making Waves in 2019 because research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention consistently shows Black children ages 10 to 14 drown in swimming pools at a rate more than 8 times that of white peers, and 63% of Black adults have never had swim lessons. This public hea

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Location per the page: Making Waves also aims to help Black families and communities develop a positive relationship with water. To reclaim our legacy and strengthen relationships with water, Outdoor Afro is covering the co

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Listed from the program's own page on October 18, 2026: the page names the program; its details were not checked by AI. Confirm details with the program before applying. See something wrong? Report it.

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Data source: import:research:homeroom-youth-2026-09-13 · Source last re-checked automatically 2026-10-18