Force For Good
We Are A Force For Good In Our Community
Ocaquatics is proud to be employee-owned and locally operated in Miami-Dade County.
As we grow, we’re committed to our mission of teaching life-saving swim skills, while creating a friendly and safe space for all, and giving to our community. We hire local, support community events, and partner with nonprofits to offer swim scholarships for underserved families.
We also prioritize buying from local businesses whenever we can. These values are built into our company’s Perpetual Purpose Trust and will continue to guide
us for years to come.
Carbon Offsetting
Ocaquatics partners with WE ARE NEUTRAL, a non-profit that offsets our Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions with verified environmental projects, such as providing energy upgrades for low-income families and indigenous tree planting.
Our Families' Global Impact
663 million people in the world live without clean water. That’s nearly 1 in 10 people worldwide. The majority live in isolated rural areas and spend hours every day walking to collect water for their family. Not only does walking for water keep children out of school or take up time that parents could be using to earn money, but the water often carries diseases that can make everyone sick. Access to clean water means education, income and health - especially for women and kids. For every swimming lesson that Ocaquatics teaches, we donate one day of water. Each time a child attends their swimming lesson they help to donate a day of water to someone in need.
Impact Report 2024
From teaching life-saving swim lessons to making a difference in our community and for our planet, this report highlights the meaningful work we do every day. We’re excited to share our journey with you.
We are a Force for Good in our Community
Drowning is the Leading Cause of Accidental Death for Children Ages 5 & Under (CDC) and is 100% Preventable. Participation in formal swim lessons reduces risk of drowning by 88%! (NIH)
Ocaquatics partners with Every Child a Swimmer and Ripples of Impact, non-profits that provides scholarships and tuition assistance for swimming lessons to families who would otherwise not be able to afford it.
Ocaquatics also supports Stop Drowning Now, a non-profit that teaches kids how to recognize drowning risks and how to protect themselves and others. Kids learn preventative measures as well as emergency responses.
We are a Force for Good in our Community through our:
- Annual School Supply Drive
- Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
- Monthly Community Clean Up at Each Location
- Regular Beach Clean ups
- Regular Electronics Recycling
- Annual Giving Day
Ocaquatics does not contribute to political parties, politicians, lobby groups, or advocacy groups.
