ACOA GOALS & ACHIEVEMENTS

2025 Aquatic Capital of America Annual Business Plan and Summary of Prior Year

Aquatic Capital is dedicated to inspire and empower our community to achieve excellence in water-based activities and in life.

Aquatic Capital will operate as a primary steward to promote and increase participation in water-based activities in the greater Long Beach area.

Drowning is the second leading cause of death for kids under 14
Nationwide, it is estimated 50% of kids can’t swim
In underserved neighborhoods in Long Beach, 85% of kids can’t swim
If you can’t swim … you can’t participate in any of the great aquatic opportunities we can provide in Long Beach.
Aquatic Capital of America is dedicated to getting our youth in or on the water!

300 underserved youth swimming lessons (“Waterproof Our Youth” Fund)
• 180 Long Beach City College
• 50 Los Altos YMCA
• 70 Fairfield YMCA
20 Underserved Youth Swim Team - Fairfield YMCA (“Waterproof Our Youth” Fund)
$1,000 Swim Suits and Equipment - Fairfield YMCA (Equipment Fund)
The above programs were performed for $31,000
A Record Breaking Naples Swim
• 731 Swimmers
• 98 YMCA scholarship kids (underserved youth)
• 1 blind swimmer and 3 paraplegic swimmers
• $7,000 raised for “Waterproof Our Youth”
A Successful Awards Evening with about 200 attendees!

400 Kids through our “Waterproof Our Youth” program
Initiate High School “Waterproof Our Youth” program
Initiate High School Equipment Scholarship program
These programs will require approximately $45,000 to be successful.
To accomplish these goals we will initiate:
• A website improvement program - (Need committee chair)
• A “Fund Raising Committee” - Chaired by Paul Dunning
• A board development program
Awards Ceremony in February or March 2025
Naples Swim in August of 2025
Hall of Fame Dinner and Presentation October 2025

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