Breaking down barriers so everyone can be water-safe.
Our Mission
Maine Community Swimming breaks down barriers to swimming by providing financially accessible and inclusive programs, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to become water-safe. Through education and community engagement, we strive to build a water-safe community, fostering a safer and healthier society and promoting lifelong water safety.
Our Programs
100 lessons offered—and counting!
Our programming provides water safety education and swimming lessons ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to learn essential swimming skills, regardless of their background or abilities. By making swimming education more accessible, we intend to reduce the risk of drowning incidents, particularly among those who may face barriers to accessing traditional swimming programs.
Connect
Schools with local swim lesson providers and partners, both municipal and nonprofit.
Provide
Water safety education materials and water safety instructor programs that are culturally relevant and trauma informed.
Share
Events, perspectives, and stories to build awareness around the need for water safety education in our communities.
Our Community Partners
At Maine Community Swimming, we believe our partnerships make us stronger. We are grateful to many organizations for their collaboration that makes our work and programming possible.
Testimonials from Our Community
“Over the past few weeks, we’ve worked hand-in-hand to break down barriers to accessibility, educate, and challenge stereotypes around Black/Immigrant communities and water safety…From limited access to facilities, lack of culturally relevant education, to stereotypes that have long discouraged participation-these barriers can be life-threatening. That’s why our partnership with Maine Community Swim has been so crucial. Together, we’ve provided a safe, supportive environment for everyone to learn and grow.
We’ve seen participants of all ages make incredible progress, gaining not just swimming skills but also confidence in and around the water. Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported us, and believed in the power of community. Let’s keep swimming towards a future where everyone has the skills and confidence to stay safe and enjoy the water!”
“It’s really a good thing for the Maine community especially for the newcomers who want to know how to swim for their safety and also to have fun.”
— Swim Lesson Participant Eugenie Mukankwiro
