The purpose of the Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) Swimming Lesson Voucher Program is to increase water safety and prevent drownings in Broward County by offering free swimming lessons to children ages 0 – 17.
- What’s covered by the voucher?
- The voucher covers the cost of enrolling your child in a swimming course, which includes 4 to 8 progressive swimming lessons. No additional payment is required for the course.
- What are the eligibility requirements?
- The child must be 0–17 years old.
- Do I need to submit multiple applications if requesting the offer for more than one child?
- Yes, if you need vouchers for more than one child, you’ll need to apply separately for each child.
- How many times can I redeem this offer?
- The voucher can only be claimed once per child.
How To Apply and Schedule Swimming Lessons
Scheduling Swimming Lessons
- Receiving the voucher:
- Within 5 business days of submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming if your application was approved. If approved, the email will include a voucher number and expiration date.
- Contacting a swimming lessons provider:
- Choose a provider from the list at the bottom of this page and contact them to enroll and schedule your child’s lessons.
- What to know about the swimming lessons provider:
- Number and duration of lessons: The total number of lessons varies by location. The voucher covers up to 8 lessons, each lasting 20–45 minutes.
- Scheduling: Each facility offers lessons at different times (days/evenings and weekdays/weekends), and schedules are based on age groups.
- Special Needs: Some providers offer lessons for children with special needs (adaptive swim curricula). These can be found in the list of aquatic facilities.
Aquatic Facilities Accepting
DOH-Broward Swimming Lesson Voucher
Hallandale Beach YMCA
Family Center
Address:
501 SE 1st Ave.,
Hallandale Beach, FL, 33009
To Schedule Swimming Lessons
Contact: Kyle Kamman
Phone: 954-889-9622
Email
Swim Program Information
Swim Curricula: YMCA
Adaptive Swim Curricula: Yes
Age Groups: 0-17 years
Main Office: 954-889-9622
Website
Historic Miramar
Aquatic Complex
Address:
6920 SW 35 St.,
Miramar, FL, 33023
To Schedule Swimming Lessons
Contact: Vito Dioguardi
Phone: 954-602-3367
Email
Swim Program Information
Swim Curricula: Red Cross
Age Groups: 0-17 years
Main Office 954-602-3367
Website
Regional Park
Aquatic Complex
Address:
16801 Miramar Park Way,
Miramar, FL, 33027
To Schedule Swimming Lessons
Contact: Orestes Suarez
Phone: 954-883-6955
Email
Swim Program Information
Swim Curricula: Red Cross
Age Groups: 0-17 years
Main Office: 954-883-6955
Website
Greater Hollywood YMCA
Family Center
Address:
3161 Taft St.,
Hollywood, FL, 33021
To Schedule Swimming Lessons
Contact: Kyle Kamman
Phone: 954-315-0116
Email
Swim Program Information
Swim Curricula: YMCA
Adaptive Swim Curricula: Yes
Age Groups: 0-17 years
Phone: 954-315-0116
Website
Mito Sport and
Fitness
Address:
1651 NW 136th Ave.,
Pembroke Pines, FL, 33028
To Schedule Swimming Lessons
Contact: Vito Dioguardi
Phone: 954-548-0182
Email
Swim Program Information
Swim Curricula: Red Cross
Age Groups: 0-17 years
Main Office: 954-548-0182
Website
Pembroke Pines YMCA
Aquatic Center
Address:
1361 NW 129th Ave.,
Pembroke Pines, FL, 33028
To Schedule Swimming Lessons
Contact: Kyle Kamman
Phone: 954-315-0116
Email
Swim Program Information
Swim Curricula: YMCA
Adaptive Swim Curricula: Yes
Age Groups: 0-17 years
Main Office: 954-315-0116
Website
Weston YMCA
Aquatic Center
Address:
20201 Saddle Club Rd.,
Weston, FL, 33327
To Schedule Swimming Lessons
Contact: Kyle Kamman
Phone: 954-424-9622
Email
Swim Program Information
Swim Curricula: YMCA
Adaptive Swim Curricula: Yes
Age Groups: 0-17 years
Main Office: 954-424-9622
Website
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell
Community Center
Address:
1409 NW 6th St.,
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311
To Schedule Swimming Lessons
Contact: Kyle Kamman
Phone: 954-315-0116
Email
Swim Program Information
Swim Curricula: YMCA
Adaptive Swim Curricula: Yes
Ages: 0-17 years
Main Office: 954-315-0116
Website
DOH-Broward Swimming Lesson Voucher