Events + Programs
Building confidence, preventing drowning, and creating community through water safety experiences.
Join SWYMBLK for the 2nd Annual Make Waves Walk + Water Safety Festival, a free community event created to raise awareness around water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of swim education for youth and families.
HONORING WATER SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
RSVP FOR FREE
Reserve your spot today!
Enjoy an approximately 0.5 mile walk designed for families, youth and community members of all ages.
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Interactive activity stations that teach simple, memorable water safety lessons in a fun and engaging way.
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Kids can enjoy youth-centered games, hands-on water safety activities, the splash pad, and playground access while families learn, connect, and have fun.
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Enjoy a uplifting atmosphere with music, vendors, community partners and family-friendly engagement.
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Learn how to volunteer, sponsor SWYM Smart Stations, donate or support future SWYMBLK programs.
Your presence helps raise awareness around drowning prevention and the need for increased access for water safety education
What To Expect
EVENT SNAPSHOT
DATE
Saturday, May 15, 2027
TIME
TBD
LOCATION
Salvation Army Kroc Center
1375 E Broadway Rd
WALKING DISTANCE
Approximately 0.5 mile
COST
Free to attend! RSVP encouraged
Past Events
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1st Annual Make Waves Walk + Water Safety Festival
Arizona's first community walk dedicated to drowning prevention brought together families, community organizations, vendors, and volunteers for an afternoon of education, advocacy, and action.
Highlights:
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90+ attendees, volunteers, and vendors
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Interactive water safety activities
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CPR demonstrations
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Life jacket education
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Community partners from across Arizona
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2026 City of Chandler Partnership
In our second consecutive year partnering with the City of Chandler, SWYMBLK helped provide four weeks of free swim lessons and water safety education to more than 60 youth and families.
Highlights:
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60+ participants
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Four-week instructional program
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Water safety education
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City partnership
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SWIM1922 Water Safety Event
In partnership with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., SWYMBLK joined families from across the Dallas-Fort Worth area for a day focused on water safety awareness, swim education, and community engagement. Our team provided swim lessons, connected with families, and helped advance the conversation around drowning prevention.