Apply now for a voucher to get free swimming lessons for kids ages 4 and younger.
Central Florida has many opportunities to play and splash in the water. From pools to springs and beaches, Florida families are always close to a place to swim. However, this means we all must be prepared for water safety and get even very young children the swimming instruction they need.
Unfortunately, drowning is a very real risk to Florida children. According to the Water Smart FL site, Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death to children ages 1 through 4 in Florida.
The state-funded program Water Smart FL offers a program developed to increase water safety and prevent drowning by providing free swimming lessons to eligible Florida families.
Eligibility Requirements for Free Swimming Lessons Voucher
The program has provided some simple requirements to apply for the voucher. According to the Water Smart FL site, each family needs the following:
- Proof of income (family income of no more than 200% of the federal poverty guidelines).
- Proof of Florida residency.
- Child’s date of birth (only children ages four and younger at the time of application are eligible).
Visit the Water Smart FL website for more information and to apply for the free swimming voucher. The site also offers resources and education to help protect your children from drowning, such as best practices for water safety, state laws for pool owners, and help locating swim lessons near you.
