Simone Manuel Leads World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at Disney

Simone Manuel Leads World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

On Thursday, practically 600 youngsters from 5 Central Florida nonprofits participated in The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, studying important water security abilities from Disney lifeguards and Olympic gold medal swimmer Simone Manuel.

The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is an annual summertime custom organized by The World Waterpark Association, happening at places around the globe. Walt Disney World serves as the most important lesson web site in Florida and has supported the swim occasion for a few years. In that point, water parks forged have taught 1000’s of children from Central Florida methods to swim safely – an important skillset with so many swimming pools and waterways throughout the state.

Approximately 100 Disney lifeguards supported this 12 months’s lesson, combining hands-on studying and water park enjoyable to assist members acquire necessary swimming abilities. For many of those kids, it was their first time ever visiting a water park. The pleasure of being at Walt Disney World, paired with the skilled steering from Disney lifeguards, helps the youngsters construct confidence within the water and revel in swimming for years to return.

“There’s something powerful about watching a child gain confidence in the water for the first time,” mentioned Tajiana Ancora-Brown, Director of External Affairs at Walt Disney World. “It’s even more special that for many of these kids, this is their first time ever at a water park. Our cast are creating moments for them that are not just fun, but life-changing too.”

To make the day much more memorable, Manuel stunned the younger members by becoming a member of them within the water and serving to lead the lesson.

Courtesy: Walt Disney World

“What Disney is doing with The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson fits perfectly with my personal mission of bringing life-saving swimming skills to people. It’s so special to be here at Typhoon Lagoon with these kids and making a difference in their lives,” mentioned Manuel, ESPN’s newest Take Back Sports Ambassador. The Simone Manuel Foundation and ESPN work collectively to assist youngsters construct confidence, resilience, belonging and management abilities whereas connecting with different younger folks in communities nationwide.

Participants attended the occasion due to the assist of 5 Central Florida nonprofits that Disney helps: Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, Girls Scouts of Citrus, Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, ELEVATE Orlando and the Alianza Center.

“We’re grateful to Walt Disney World for making experiences like The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson possible for our youth,” President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida Jamie Merrill mentioned. “For many of our Club members, this is their first visit to a water park and even their very first swim lesson. It’s a day filled with learning, confidence-building and unforgettable memories — and without question, one of the highlights of the year for our kids.”

After the lesson, members loved a full day at Typhoon Lagoon, experiencing Cool KIDS’ SUMMER with video games, dance events, sights and extra.

The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is one in every of some ways Walt Disney World is celebrating Cool KIDS’ SUMMER throughout Central Florida. The firm just lately introduced a $1.3 million funding in education schemes throughout 5 Central Florida counties, serving to deliver enjoyable, entry and alternatives to native households.

Families can take pleasure in Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach this summer time as each water parks are open for the season. Plus, friends staying at choose Disney Resort motels get free admission to the water parks on the day of their arrival.

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