Float2Fly

Float2Fly is seeking volunteers for our summer swim programming! We are offering FREE swim lessons and water safety instruction every Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, June 13, 2023 through August 4, 2023 at multiple locations. Programming is open to Houston residents of all ages and aims to prevent water-related accidents in our area.

NO swim teaching experience required! Each class will be led by a WSI-certified head instructor; volunteers will be in the water assisting the lead instructors. Current and former swimmers or swim coaches are especially welcome, and anyone looking for volunteer hours can get theirs while helping the community.

Volunteers can sign up for as few or as many days as they would like at any location. All volunteers will receive Float2Fly swag: stickers, swim caps, or even a Float2Fly t-shirt!

All interested volunteers should email [email protected] for details and instructions.

We had a blast over the weekend at our 2nd annual Float2Fly Swimathon and want to thank every participant and sponsor for helping us hit our goal of $10k! We look forward to expanding our free water safety and swim lesson programming to reach at least 1000 underserved children and adults in the Houston community.

Don't forget to come out and join us at Rice University’s Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center THIS Sunday, February 5th 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm for our second annual swimathon! We will be fundraising to meet our goal of $10,000, so we can expand our programming to provide at least 1000 Houston area kids and adults free water safety and swim lessons. We encourage swimmers of all levels to join! Click the link below to register or sponsor.

https://www.float2fly.org/events/swimathon-rice-university/

Before getting in the pool, it's important to know basic water safety to make sure we’re having fun without getting hurt. Swipe to read our top 5 Water Safety DON’TS ➡️

Don’t forget to register for our Swimathon on February 5th @ Rice University. Click the link below to register/sponsor!

https://www.float2fly.org/events/swimathon-rice-university/

Come swim some laps and help raise money at our upcoming swimathon at Rice University's Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center on Sunday, February 5th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm!

Here's how it works:

1) Participants find one or more sponsors (or sponsor themselves). There is a $20 minimum donation to participate.

2) Sponsors agree to donate a certain dollar amount per lap (per 25 yards) swum. Sponsors can also choose to donate a specific lump sum.

3) Sponsors fill out the registration form here: https://forms.gle/4L1FK5vhiTNBkFNz7

4) Participants fill out the registration form here (if you are sponsoring yourself, you only need to fill out a Sponsor Registration Form): https://forms.gle/pzy6yBDENkqSQSW78

5) On Sunday, February 5th at 1:00 pm, participants may begin swimming laps and are aiming to swim as many laps as possible in the 2 hour time limit.

All participants will receive a Float2Fly sticker.
Participants who raise $50 will receive a silicone Float2Fly cap.*
Participants who raise $100 will receive a Float2Fly t-shirt.*
*While supplies last, in order of registration.

What are we fundraising for?

Last summer, we partnered with the City of Houston to provide free water safety and swim lessons to over 400 children and adults. This summer, we hope to expand our programming to reach at least 1000! Our fundraising goal of $10,000 will put us one step closer to being able to provide such programming.

If you have any questions, let us know at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

https://www.float2fly.org/events/swimathon-rice-university/

Before getting in the pool, it's important to learn some basic water safety to make sure we’re having fun without getting hurt. Here are our 4 top Water Safety Tips:

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