With Olympic medalist Rowdy Gaines at the helm, Step Into Swim has invested in the next generation of swimmers and supports learn-to-swim programs that provide children (and their families) of all ages and backgrounds with the lifesaving skill of learning to swim.

Step Into Swim helps extend a safe and healthy pool experience to underserved communities through free access to swimming lessons.

Since 2012, Step Into Swim has funded swimming lessons for more than 300,000 children across the country and continues to make an impact where it matters.

We play an active role in sparking confidence in the water and empowering children to believe they can do anything – because they can! As a leader in the aquatics industry, we prioritize pool, hot tub, spa and water safety. 

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We are making waves in drowning prevention.

At Step Into Swim, we are on a mission to create more swimmers. Step Into Swim is an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance dedicated to promoting water safety and making waves in drowning prevention.

Since 2012, Step Into Swim has funded swimming lessons for more than 330,000 children across the country – because we believe every child deserves access to swim education. 100% of donations fund swim lessons for children in underserved communities.

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Educational materials

Many families equate swim safety with summertime, but safety isn’t seasonal. During National Water Safety Month in May and beyond, it's important for parents and guardians to access available resources to help ensure the children in their care remain safe in and around the water. Below, please find downloadable and shareable educational materials created by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), and Step Into Swim.

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Step Into Swim on NBC's TODAY

Step Into Swim's Rowdy Gaines was joined by fellow Olympian Ryan Murphy to highlight water safety tips.

“Swimming has always played an important role in my life. I am grateful for the opportunity to help children find that same passion for the water through swimming education, which often starts with parents,” said Gaines, who leads the Step Into Swim initiative.

“Parents have a responsibility to protect their kids and safely introduce them to water so that they are set up for success. In fact, swimming can be both safe and fun with the right attitude and environment.”

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