swimming with a mission

Affordable and accessible one-on-one swim lessons for children with disabilities. Powered by volunteers, driven by inclusion.

young boy swimming underwater in a pool, smiling
two volunteers smiling underwater doing peace signs

our mission

SWAM Canada is a national non-profit organization providing affordable and accessible one-on-one swimming lessons to children with disabilities. Our volunteer-run chapters create inclusive aquatic spaces from coast-to-coast.

600+

Children taught annually

8

Chapters nationwide

200+

Student volunteers involved annually

SWAM instructor helping a swimmer hop into the water from the pool deck
SWAM swimmer and instructor sharing a hug in the water

volunteer with us!

Join a community of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about creating inclusive swimming opportunities. Bring your skills, experience, and enthusiasm and make a lasting impact in the pool and beyond.

two SWAM instructors sitting by the edge of the pool watching lessons, with SWAM logos on the back of their shirts
SWAM instructor smiling at swimmer, in the water
SWAM volunteer helping swimmer choose a suitable lifejacket
SWAM instructor assisting a swimmer with learning how to dive in the deep end
SWAM swimmer diving for a sinky toy underwater, holding his instructors hand
SWAM swimmer and instructor sharing a high five, with other swimmer-instructor pairs in the background
SWAM swimmer and instructor smiling on a floating mat
SWAM swimmer with a silly shark hat, more swimmers out of frame
SWAM swimmer-instructor pair sitting on the edge of the pool, from the back
swimmer jumping off the diving board with instructor watching and smiling
swimmer giving his instructor a big kiss on the cheek
SWAM instructor helping a swimmer shoot a basketball in the hoop, from inside the water
group of smiling SWAM Ottawa instructors on their first day of lessons
group of smiling SWAM Montreal instructors at the SWAM-a-thon

help us make waves

Your donation helps keep SWAM lessons low-cost for families who need them most. Every dollar supports inclusive lessons, training and programs.