named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Lessons (Level 1 & 2)
Group swim instruction for adults focusing on basic aquatic skills and progression toward independent swimming.
Learn to Swim (Level 1 - Beginner)
Introduces non-swimmers ages 4+ to the aquatic environment and basic water safety skills; designed for those afraid of water or with no prior experience.
Learn to Swim (Level 2 - Beginner 2)
Builds on basic aquatic skills for beginner swimmers who are comfortable in water but cannot swim independently.
Learn to Swim (Level 3 - Intermediate)
Teaches front crawl, elementary backstroke, survival float, treading water, and safe entries for swimmers comfortable putting their face in water.
Learn to Swim (Level 4 - Advanced)
Improves proficiency in all strokes including back crawl and butterfly; introduces sidestroke, breaststroke, and open turns at the wall.
Pre-Swim Team Training (Level 5)
Hour-long sessions preparing swimmers for competitive swimming, including endurance training, starts, turns, dryland workouts, and time trials.
Private Lessons
One-on-one swim instruction with customized pacing and attention; available for individuals seeking personalized training.
Semi-Private Lessons
Small group instruction with up to four students per instructor, offering a balance of personalized attention and social learning.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 4 activities
- Deliver group, semi-private, and private swim lessons at varying price pointsOffers 30-minute swim lessons in multiple formats: group lessons, semi-private lessons for 2–4 participants at tiered pricing, and private lessons available individually or in discounted packages.
- Offer year-round swim instruction for children and adults of all skill levelsProvides swim instruction throughout the year for individuals of all ages and swimming abilities, including beginner through advanced levels, with programming structured across seasons and offered at Mount Vernon High School and Truman High School.
- Provide structured swim curriculum for children across skill levelsOffers a progressive swim program for children ages 4+ with defined levels including beginner skills, water safety, front crawl, elementary backstroke, kicking techniques, stroke proficiency, and pre-swim team training that includes endurance, stroke technique, starts, turns, and dryland workouts.
- Provide swim instruction for adults at beginner and intermediate levelsOffers beginner and Level 2 swim instruction for adults focusing on basic aquatic skills, water safety, and development of independent movement in water.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$178K
Contributions & grants$4K2%
Program service revenue$171K96%
Investment income$5140%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$185K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$106K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$122K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$119K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +15.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVIS CAESAR | PRESIDENT | 15 | $15K |
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Harry S Truman High School Partner — Hosts swim classes at its facility in Bronx, NY
- Jackrabbit Class Partner — Uses Jackrabbit Class registration platform for managing class enrollment.
- Mount Vernon High School Partner — Hosts swim classes at its facility in Mount Vernon, NY
- Mount Vernon High School Partner — Provides facility space for swim lessons during Spring, Fall, Winter, and Summer seasons.
- Truman High School Partner — Provides facility space for swim lessons during Spring, Fall, Winter, and Summer seasons.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Inclusive Swim Education Modelmethodology: inclusive_swim_educationBy offering swim instruction tailored to all skill levels and age groups, we promote broad community access to swimming education, because inclusivity removes barriers to participation and builds collective water safety awareness.
- Individualized Instruction for Skill Developmentmethodology: individualized_instructionBy using a one-on-one student-to-teacher ratio in private lessons, we accelerate skill mastery and adapt to individual learning needs, because personalized attention allows targeted feedback and customized pacing.
- Water Safety as Foundational Instructionmethodology: water-safety-firstBy teaching water safety as the first component of swim instruction for beginners, we reduce drowning risk and build confidence, because foundational safety knowledge enables safer and more effective skill progression.