I Can Swim (ICS) Program
Date and time is TBD
|Aurora Family Leisure Complex
We are proud to continue creating safe, empowering spaces in aquatics for Black families in our community.
Time & Location
Date and time is TBD
Aurora Family Leisure Complex, 135 Industrial Pkwy N, Aurora, ON L4G 4C4, Canada
About the Event
The I Can Swim Program (ISC) was created to break generational barriers around swimming, promote water safety, and build lifelong wellness. ISC is not only about swimming proficiency — it is about creating safer futures, healthier families, and stronger communities. Through partnership and community support, we are helping families gain confidence in the water while strengthening representation in aquatic spaces. The ICS is about more than learning strokes — it is about building safety, belonging, and opportunity. By investing in water safety and inclusion today, we are actively contributing to community well-being and long-term crime prevention tomorrow.
How Swimming Can Support Youth Crime Prevention
Skill-based programs like I Can Swim contribute to crime prevention in several important ways:
Many youth-related incidents occur during after-school and evening hours. Structured swimming programs provide supervised, positive engagement during these critical times.
Learning to swim is empowering. When young people achieve milestones in the water, it builds self-esteem…