Green Whales, Inc.

is a NJ 501c3 that encompasses Greenheads Swim Team, Greenheads Special Olympic of NJ team & Whelan's Whales, a free swim program for inner city youth. This program is run with Jim Whelan’s belief that all children living on the island should learn to swim and be safe in the water. Whelan’s Whales was created by the owners and staff of the Brigantine Aquatic Center in 2017. Local coaches, lifeguards, and older athletes taught over 300 children to swim in 2018, the inaugural year. With the help of the community, we hope to make Whelan's Whales a year round program reaching 500+ children in Atlantic City. Whelan's Whales is also providing scholarships to several young swimmers as they transition out of lessons to the Greenheads Swim Team. facebook.com/greenwhalesinc/

Our Greenheads age group swim team has been a nonprofit team since 2002, providing year round scholarships and financial assistance to numerous athletes in Atlantic County. The Greenheads participate in USA Swimming as well as two leagues, winter and summer. we are able to scholarship athletes in need and keep costs low for all of our families. Being a Greenhead isn't just being part of a team, it's being part of a FAMILY! We actively promote getting our athletes involved in the community; teaching them how to give back! greenheadsswimming.org, facebook.com/bghswimming, gsjsl.org, facebook.com/gsjsl, streamlinessl.org, and facebook.com/StreamlineSSL

The Greenheads Special Olympics swim team was added to the Greenheads Swimming family as a free program to special needs children from Atlantic County. This swim team has athletes as young as 8 into adulthood. Many of these athletes are participating in the Greenheads swimming league meets and Championships. The Greenheads Swim Team also set up a buddy program with our SONJ athletes during practice and swim meets. We host several events a year such as the Jim Whelan Open Water Festival and the Brigantine Open Water Swim. As well as several virtual events, food drives, etc. jwopenwater.org, facebook.com/jwopenwater, and facebook.com/brigopenwater