The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is proud to announce it has once again received a Youth Learn-to-Swim Grant from the USA Swimming Foundation in 2026. The grant will help provide lifesaving swim lessons and water safety education to youth across Central Indiana.
Each summer, hundreds of children attend YMCA summer camps throughout the region. With support from the USA Swimming Foundation, more children will have the opportunity to learn essential water safety skills as part of their camp experience.
Expanding Access to Lifesaving Swim Lessons
Improving water safety is a top priority for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. This grant helps remove financial barriers that often prevent children — especially those from low-income households — from learning to swim.
According to the American Red Cross, 79% of children in low-income families have little to no swimming ability. This highlights the need to expand access to swim lessons and water safety education.
Through this grant, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis will provide swim lessons for 100 youth participating in YMCA youth development programs this summer. The funding will help reduce program costs and allow more families to enroll their children in swim instruction.
Helping Kids Build Confidence and Stay Safe
“Every child deserves the chance to feel safe and confident in the water,” said Colleen Horan, senior vice president of strategy for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. “Support from the USA Swimming Foundation helps us reach more youth with critical water safety skills that can save lives and open the door to lifelong health and confidence.”
The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is committed to building stronger, safer communities. Through support from organizations like the USA Swimming Foundation, the Y helps children develop confidence, build healthy habits and gain skills that can save lives.
Learn more about YMCA swim lessons and water safety programs today.
