Santa Ana Aquatics grows 2025 summer scholarship program thanks to expanded grant funding!
From June 2 to August 8, the City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) is diving into swim lessons with certified instructors leading high-quality Learn-to-Swim programs at pool facilities across the city.
Thanks to strong community partnerships—including the American Red Cross, Kaiser Permanente, the Jasper Ray Foundation, and USA Swimming—PRCSA had previously awarded over $130,000 in Learn-to-Swim scholarships, helping thousands of local families access water safety education.
Due to last year’s outstanding success in total participation, this year PRCSA received a $14,000 grant from USA Swimming—an $8,000 increase from last year—to expand swim lesson access for both youth and adults. To date, PRCSA has secured $75,000 from Kaiser Permanente, $48,000 from the ARC Centennial Campaign, and $20,000 from USA Swimming to support scholarships and promote safe, inclusive, and affordable aquatics programs.
In 2025, the Learn-to-Swim program continues to go beyond basic swim instruction by promoting lifelong safety, health, and confidence for individuals of all ages in our community. PRCSA is offering five two-week sessions throughout the summer, each with eight 30-minute classes held Monday through Thursday. Lessons are designed for all ages and skill levels—including adults—and follow the latest American Red Cross (ARC) standards. Every class is supervised by a certified lifeguard, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.
Registration is available online (credit card only) or in person (check or money order). Regular fees are $55 per session for Santa Ana residents and $65 for non-residents. To apply for scholarships, families must show proof of Santa Ana residency and income at their local community pool.
For details on registration and scholarships, contact the Aquatics Office at (714) 571-4261, email aquatics@santa-ana.org, or visit www.santa-ana.org/aquatics.