Winter Park Blue Dolfins Foundation

06/15/2026

Are "arm floaties" a safe way for a toddler to be in the pool and learn to swim? 🧐

06/11/2026

This is why we are on a mission of water safety and drowning prevention awareness. 👇

A child died after drowning in a pool, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.

06/11/2026

Where is your favorite place in Central Florida to swim in the summer?

06/09/2026

❓Did you know there used to be an airport right at Cady Way and Showalter Stadium?

👉 And there is a direct tie-in as to why swim lessons are so important!

✅ Read about it: https://bluedolfinsfoundation.org/updates/safety

06/08/2026

Get registered for our next free community swim lesson!

March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 18, August 22 Click Here to Register For ages 5 and up, and yes, it is free for you!The Winter Park Blue Dolfins Foundation, Inc. is committed to making swimming accessible for all. In a state where drowning is the leading cause of death for children in the....

06/05/2026

At what age did you
learn to swim and
who taught you?

06/02/2026

Our foundation was at OCA- A Special Place for Special Needs today to discuss water safety and drowning prevention awareness with their staff. OCA is getting ready to welcome campers to the Cady Way Pool as part of their summer program.

06/02/2026

Our summer issue is coming out soon-- in the meantime, have you read up on Central Florida's internationally-ranked swimmer, Lauren Bergquist?

The Spring 2026 issue is now out! Available online for easy sharing and with bigger font for easier reading. Get started reading below!

06/02/2026

Every month is water safety month as far as we're concerned!

06/01/2026

As a teen, Melissa trained as a junior lifeguard — training that would later prove life-saving. That same summer she pulled a struggling boy out of the same Michigan lake where she learned lifesaving. Thanks to her quick response, that boy not only survived — he grew up to become a pediatrician in California.

Melissa’s story is a powerful reminder that swimming isn't just a sport — it’s a skill that can shape lives, and sometimes even save them.

A leading advocate here in Central Florida, few people are as passionate about swim lessons as Melissa Mishoe