AGUA Swim Academy Joins the World's Largest Swim Lesson to Promote Water Safety

At Asphalt Green, water safety is a top priority. That’s why our AGUA Swim Academy is proud to participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) on Thursday, June 26, at our Upper East Side pool, joining swim schools and aquatic facilities across the globe in a united effort to raise awareness about drowning prevention.
Founded in 2010 by the World Waterpark Association, the WLSL is a global initiative aimed at teaching kids and families that swim instruction saves lives. This year, AGUA Swim Academy will bring the event to life at our Upper East Side and Battery Park City campuses, as well as River East Elementary School. We hope you can join us to spread the critical message of swim instruction for all throughout the New York City community!
Asphalt Green’s Legacy of Water Safety
AGUA Swim Academy has a long-standing reputation for exceptional swim instruction, with a focus on water safety, skill development, and developing passion for swimming. Whether a child is just starting out in the water or advancing toward competitive swimming, our expert coaches and instructors meet every swimmer where they are and help them enjoy a lifetime of safe and joyful swimming. Participating in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson is a natural extension of our mission: to ensure all children feel safe, comfortable, and empowered in the water.
Why Every Child Should Learn to Swim
Drowning remains the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 4, and formal swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by up to 88%. Events like WLSL shine a spotlight on preventable drowning incidents and show what we stand to gain when everyone can learn to swim.
Asphalt Green works to break down barriers to swim instruction through free-and-low cost learn-to-swim programs, including our Waterproofing Program and Wave Makers Initiative that have taught thousands of New Yorkers to swim in all five boroughs.
Find A Swim Program or Support Our Cause!
Looking to have your child learn essential water safety and swim skills? AGUA Swim Academy’s summer and fall classes and clinics are open now, with options for children of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. No matter where your child is on their swim journey, there’s a spot for them in our pool.
Plus, you can help Asphalt Green give even more New York City children the gift of swimming by donating to support life-changing programs like Waterproofing and Wave Makers.