ABOUT US
Empowering Communities through Water Safety​
Aqua Angels provides affordable swim lessons and lifesaving certifications for adults in Upstate South Carolina.
Since 2021, we've offered over 1,500 adults the opportunity to learn essential swimming skills, with a focus on empowering women. Our partnerships with organizations like the American Red Cross and local community centers have expanded our reach, allowing us to offer free water safety workshops and CPR courses to hundreds of participants annually.
We understand the unique challenges adults face when learning to swim, including anxiety and past negative experiences. Our supportive environment helps individuals overcome these barriers, fostering confidence and promoting health and wellness.
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Why our work matters
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 37% of American adults are unable to swim the length of a standard pool. This statistic underscores the critical need for initiatives like Aqua Angels, which aims to address this gap in water safety education.
By providing accessible swim lessons and empowering individuals with essential skills, we strive to reduce this statistic and prevent water-related accidents and drowning incidents in our communities.
our Mission
To provide affordable and accessible swim lessons and lifesaving certifications for adult communities in Upstate South Carolina, fostering confidence, empowerment, and a lifelong love for aquatic activities.
Vision
To help people from all communities overcome fears and anxieties about jumping into the deep end.
Aqua Angels Nonprofit envisions a community where water safety is accessible to everyone, empowering individuals to overcome fears and enjoy the many physical and mental health benefits of swimming.
water safety Landscape
For many adults, learning to swim presents a unique set of challenges that extend beyond physical skill development. Anxiety, fear of water, and past negative experiences can create significant barriers to entering the water and embracing the learning process. Cultural factors, limited access to affordable swim lessons, and misconceptions about age and ability further compound these obstacles. Additionally, the stigma surrounding adult non-swimmers can contribute to feelings of embarrassment and reluctance to seek instruction.
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As a result, many adults in our communities remain hesitant to engage with water-related activities, limiting their opportunities for recreation, exercise, and essential water safety knowledge.
Our Programs
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Summer
Swim Classes
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12+ weeks of classes twice a week in 3ft - 9ft deep water
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Aqua Angels recruits and trains volunteer swim instructors
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Fall
Swim Classes
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8-week fall course taught at two different locations, Crunch Fitness and Eastside Y, in 3ft - 10ft deep water
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Aqua Angels recruits and trains volunteer swim instructors
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Spring
Swim Classes
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8-week spring course taught at four different locations, Crunch Fitness, Eastside Y, Caine Halter Y, and Greenville Aquatics Complex, in 3ft - 10ft deep water.
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Aqua Angels recruits and trains volunteer swim instructors
Partners
Crunch Fitness
YMCA
Brookside Pool
American Red Cross of South Carolina
Upstate Splash
Greenville Splash
Greenville County Aquatics Complex
