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FLOAT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to saving lives and improving quality of life by delivering best-in-class water safety education and skill-based swim instruction to underserved communities.

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What We Do

Saving Lives Through Water Safety

Established by the founders of Ellis International – the world leader in aquatic safety and facility management, FLOAT partners with public aquatic facilities, municipalities, hotels/resorts, water parks, homeowner associations, country clubs, community recreation departments and nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and abroad to create customized, cost-free swim and water safety programs that ensure individuals of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can safely enjoy water environments.

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Watch FLOAT'S mission in action at 
Give Kids The World Village.

With Your Help We Can Make A Difference

  • Dollars Raised
    Dollars Raised

    $10,000

  • Program Participants
    Program Participants

    1,000

  • Volunteer Hours
    Volunteer Hours

    250

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A Magical Partnership Keeping Wish Families Safe

Watch our mission in action at Give Kids The World Village, a nonprofit resort in Orlando that provides weeklong, cost-free wish vacations to critically ill children and their families. Learn more about this impactful partnership.

We are proud to partner with these local organizations:

500 Winderley Pl
Ste 116
Maitland, Florida 32751
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