Help a Child Learn to Swim—And Save a Life
Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 5 and under? At Swimm with Timm, we are dedicated to keeping our community safe in and around the water, and you can help. By donating to the Hope Floats Scholarship Fund, you're directly contributing to potentially saving a life. Every dollar you donate goes 100% toward teaching local children how to swim—an essential skill that can make all the difference. Families who qualify receive an 80% reduction in the cost of their swim lessons through this fund, making it more affordable for them to provide this life-saving skill to their children. We also are working to be able to award scholarships to children with unique needs that require private lessons, such as those with autism, who may not thrive in a group setting.
Drowning can happen quickly, and it's silent. In just 1-2 inches of water, a child can drown. Since 2019, drowning rates in children under 4 have increased by nearly 30%, largely due to pandemic-related disruptions in swim lessons. But the good news is, swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning by 88%. With your support, we can ensure every child in our community has the chance to learn this life-saving skill. Join us in making a difference today!
Hope Floats provides these scholarships to families who meet USDA Income Eligibility guidelines. To apply, families simply complete a Confidential Application for Tuition Support and submit a copy of their most recent Federal Tax Return (with Social Security numbers removed). Please be sure your application is complete before clicking “Submit.” Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you meet these criteria and want to apply for a scholarship, click here!
Why Donate?
Because every child deserves the chance to learn water safety
Because swimming is a life skill—not a luxury
Because your donation stays local and helps real families
Because you can be the reason a child lives to grow up.
Where Your Donation Goes?
Every dollar you give goes directly to the Swimm with Timm Hope Floats Scholarship Fund—providing swim lessons for kids in need right here in our community.
No admin fees. No fluff. Just impact.
Need Help Paying for Swim Lessons?
If your family qualifies under USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines, you may be eligible for tuition support through Hope Floats.
Here’s how to apply:
Fill out the Confidential Tuition Support Application
Upload your most recent Federal Tax Return (with SSNs removed)
Ensure everything is complete before you hit "Submit"—incomplete applications won’t be reviewed.
Support our Mission!
When you contribute to the Hope Floats Scholarship Fund, you’re providing more than swim lessons—you’re helping prevent tragedy. Your support ensures that qualified families receive significantly reduced rates and that children with unique learning needs can access safe, private instruction when group lessons aren't a fit.
Your donation helps us expand access, improve safety, and support every child’s right to learn this life-saving skill.
Click the button on the bottom right-hand corner to donate and help us protect more children in our community.