Winter Park Blue Dolfins Foundation

❓Did you know there used to be an airport right at Cady Way and Showalter Stadium?

👉 And there is a direct tie-in as to why swim lessons are so important!

✅ Read about it: https://bluedolfinsfoundation.org/updates/safety

Get registered for our next free community swim lesson!

Free Swim Lessons — Blue Dolfins Foundation March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 18, August 22 Click Here to Register For ages 5 and up, and yes, it is free for you!The Winter Park Blue Dolfins Foundation, Inc. is committed to making swimming accessible for all. In a state where drowning is the leading cause of death for children in the....

At what age did you
learn to swim and
who taught you?

Our foundation was at OCA- A Special Place for Special Needs today to discuss water safety and drowning prevention awareness with their staff. OCA is getting ready to welcome campers to the Cady Way Pool as part of their summer program.

Our summer issue is coming out soon-- in the meantime, have you read up on Central Florida's internationally-ranked swimmer, Lauren Bergquist?

Spring 2026 — Cady Way Family Magazine The Spring 2026 issue is now out! Available online for easy sharing and with bigger font for easier reading. Get started reading below!

As a teen, Melissa trained as a junior lifeguard — training that would later prove life-saving. That same summer she pulled a struggling boy out of the same Michigan lake where she learned lifesaving. Thanks to her quick response, that boy not only survived — he grew up to become a pediatrician in California.

Melissa’s story is a powerful reminder that swimming isn't just a sport — it’s a skill that can shape lives, and sometimes even save them.

Making Waves: Melissa’s Mission to Keep Kids Safe in the Water — Blue Dolfins Foundation A leading advocate here in Central Florida, few people are as passionate about swim lessons as Melissa Mishoe

Are you eager to get outside and move but have had a recent injury? Here's some solid information from Orlando Health on recovering from that injury!

How Nutrition Speeds Recovery: The Best Foods for Healing After Injury or Surgery Recovering from an injury or surgery? Proper nutrition is vital to speed up healing and prevent muscle loss. Learn which proteins, vitamins and minerals Orlando Health registered dietitian Carol Guedes recommends to help you recover.

‼️ Did you know we have free swim lessons? For both children and adults!

✅ Sign up for our next session!

Free Swim Lessons — Blue Dolfins Foundation March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 18, August 22 Click Here to Register Click Here to Register For ages 5 and up, and yes, it is free for you!The Winter Park Blue Dolfins Foundation, Inc. is committed to making swimming accessible for all. In a state where drowning is the leading cause of dea...

❌ Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under age 4 and the second leading cause of death for children under age 15.

‼️ We want to change that!

✅ Read on for safety tips to make a dent in drowning! https://bluedolfinsfoundation.org/safety-tips