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Free swim lessons in Atlanta, GA

Every child deserves to know how to swim.

Just Keep Swimming Project gives free swim lessons to children from underserved communities, building water-safety skills, confidence, and a love for the water.

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25Minute lessons
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Why we swim

Swimming is the one sport that can save your child’s life.

Learning to swim gives a child more than confidence in the pool. It gives them skills that help keep them safe around water for years to come.

#1

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4.

#2

For kids ages 5 to 14, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Our mission

Creating access. Building confidence. Saving lives.

Quality swim instruction isn’t equally available to every family. Cost, transportation, and access to a pool keep a lot of kids out of the water.

We remove those barriers by giving free swim lessons to children who might not get the chance otherwise.

Our goal is to give children from underrepresented communities life-saving swim skills and a lifelong love of the sport, so they can thrive in and out of the water.

Read how it started

Founder Clinton helping a young swimmer into the pool
Clinton, founder. He started Just Keep Swimming Project in the summer of 2023 as a high school freshman.

What we do

More than swim lessons.

  • An instructor giving a swim lesson to a child

    Free swim lessons

    Swim instruction at no cost to eligible children and families.

  • A child learning to float on their back

    Water-safety education

    Kids learn foundational safety skills and how to stay aware around pools and open water.

  • An instructor supporting a young swimmer in the pool

    Confidence and life skills

    Swimming builds perseverance, discipline, and the willingness to keep going when something is hard.

  • Kids having fun together in the pool

    Community partnerships

    We team up with instructors, pools, volunteers, and local organizations to reach more kids.

How it works

From application to the pool in three steps.

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  1. Apply

    Tell us about your child in our short online application.


  2. Get matched

    We place your child in a class that fits their age and ability.


  3. Learn

    Your child swims with supportive instructors and builds skills at their own pace.

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Help us grow

Help us put more kids in the water.

One swim lesson can lead to a new skill, real confidence, and knowledge that could one day save a life. Your gift helps us offer free instruction to the kids who need it most.

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