Make a Splash!
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 2nd 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.
Quack and Splash Relay Race
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 10.
- 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!
BBQ
Join us for a sizzling 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!
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