Make a Splash!

Name: Make a Splash!
Start: 2026-10-03T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-10-03T14:00:00-07:00
Location: H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre

Date and Time

Oct 3 2026 | 11am - 2pm

Location

H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre

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Make a Splash and drown-proof the Okanagan!

Make a big splash for small swimmers!

Jump in, make a splash, and support swim lessons for kids! This summer, please support the YMCA Okanagan Swims program to ensure every third-grade child in School District 23 has access to free essential swim lessons and water safety training. Drown-proofing saves lives for a lifetime.

Program delivery costs over $57,000 for the YMCA Okanagan Swims program each year, providing essential swimming skills to over 1,900 children. It takes just $25 to enroll a child in swim lessons that teach essential water safety skills. This vital program would not be possible without community donations and support. Your donation to the Make a Splash fundraising event will go directly to supporting this program.

Learn about YMCA Okanagan Swims

The 2^nd annual Make a Splash event is on October 3 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Please show your support by adopting a duck, participating in the water relay competition, or making a donation.

Lazy River Duck Race

Adopt a duck. Watch it race. Save a life.

Adopt a duck (or multiple ducks) for $25 per duck.
- Duck adoption is not open yet. Stay tuned!
Watch it race amongst a raft of ducks as they bob around the H₂O lazy river towards the finish line.
- Each duck will be marked with a number that corresponds to the person who adopted it.
- Ducks will be divided into qualifying heats.
- Cheer on your speedy duck! The first duck to cross the finish line in each heat will race again in the Lucky Duck Final for a shot at the ultimate title: Champion Duck!
- Don’t worry if your duck takes its time, there’s a prize for that too! The last duck to finish each heat will earn a place in the Chill Zone Final to determine who is truly the Most Chill Duck.

Water Relay Competition

Team up, have fun, and raise funds.

Join forces, mount your inflatable ducks, and race your way to safer waters for families across the Okanagan!
Register online to participate. Registration starts on August 3.
Encourage your supporters to donate to your team or the event. Every contribution helps advance water safety in the Okanagan.
Local teams compete for bragging rights and fun awards!

Outdoor BBQ

Join us for a sizzling outdoor BBQ featuring delicious food and refreshing drinks for members, guests, and anyone who wants to drop by. It’s the perfect way to fuel up, mingle, and enjoy the fun!