Impact Indicators

A few years ago, we were lucky enough to welcome Ms. Lucy to our team. She is a brilliant architect and graphic designer who has lived a life full of incredible chapters and "rebirths," but above all, she is one of the…

I started working at Ocaquatics on December 3, 2015. It was my daughter, Mishel, who encouraged me to apply for a cleaning position. But before I tell that part of my story, I would like to briefly share where I come…

Taking a summer job as a swimming instructor at Ocaquatics completely changed how I see the world, even long after my shifts end. Being a supervisor and manager has taught me to constantly scan the water, and that habit…

For my impact story, I wanted to share the story of a young girl named Eva, who has been swimming with us for a long time. Recently, she finally moved up to Advanced Water Bug, which was such an exciting milestone for…

In May 2025, our Northwest location hosted its first Zero Drownings Miami-Dade session. It was an incredibly busy two weeks, particularly with one group that consisted almost entirely of students with special needs. The…

One of the most valuable benefits Ocaquatics offers to our team members is the Financial Literacy, I have used SmartDollar and Khan Academy and both have really helped me understand how to create and manage a budget in…

I’ll never forget the day that three little girls walked through our doors. One of them was sobbing, another was trembling as she tried to get into the water, and the third was trying to comfort her sisters while…

Mr. Najib has made an impact on my life because he truly has shown me that one should never fear their managers, and you could be honest and true friends with your manager. Mr. Najib has shown me that I could be…

My Ocaquatics Impact story is a little different. I'm a proud parent of an Ocaquatics swimmer. My daughter, Francesca, started lessons in January 2023 after a terrifying experience at just 17 months old. While at an…

I started working at Ocaquatics in Kendall in 2014, and by 2015 we were preparing to open our Northwest location. Around that same time, we were launching what would eventually become our Manager in Training (MIT)…

One of the things that has impacted me the most throughout my time at Ocaquatics has been the relationships we build with our families. While we teach swimming, the connections we make go far beyond the pool. One family…

When sisters Juliette and Naty first started at Ocaquatics, they were just six-month-old babies splashing in the water. Now, at three and five years old, swimming has become much more than just a fun activity—it has…

When a dedicated mom called into customer service, Elly P. was there to answer her questions—but the conversation quickly turned into a beautiful celebration of the Ocaquatics mission. The mom shared that her son, a…

I had coffee with Jennifer Ortega a few weeks ago. Jenny is a former team member of Ocaquatics who worked from Feb 2014 to 2019 when she left to join the Coast Guard. During her time with Ocaquatics, Jenny served as a…

We already know Ms. Lucy is a brilliant architect, a graphic designer, and has a heart of absolute gold. But what you might not know is that Ms. Lucy is also a fierce breast cancer survivor. She is incredibly strong,…

i would say one of the biggest impact stories happened a long time ago, but something today reminded me that actions speak louder than words, and that being kind and present really makes a difference. last year, one of…

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Lyla (age 2.5) calls herself a mermaid, and I have to say I think she might be. After talking with Ms. Ludis at one of our MORAES events, I finally enrolled Lyla in swim classes starting at around 10 months. She has…

Uno de los beneficios que Ocaquatics ofrece y que ha tenido un impacto muy positivo en mi vida y la de mi familia es SmartDollar y Khan Academy, y la verdad ambos me han ayudado a entender el manejo del dinero de una…

One of the benefits Ocaquatics offers that has truly impacted my life is SmartDollar. In 2019, my husband and I went through a very difficult situation. We spent over $50,000 in medical bills, which caused us to…

this impact story, even though it is short, made my day. today for mother’s day, one of the moms took time out of her day to buy pastelitos and bring them to the location. she doesn’t swim on sundays, but she still…

This story is about a family who had a bad experience at a survival school her name is Cora she was really traumatized and had a terrible impression of the water and was really scared from even her eval she was yelling…

My story is when a parent had told me their child had been afraid of the water. After coming to Ocaquatics and practicing consistently, the child started swimming confidently. The parent said it made swimming with their…

FROM ANDREA: This story is about a team member who is no longer at my location but I love to recognize her for it: When Gypsy first joined Ocaquatics, she was hesitant to pick up shifts at different locations because…

Bella started at a WB level back when I was just beginning my journey teaching toddlers. I still remember the small but powerful moments, like when she first found the courage to go underwater for four seconds on her…

Last year we had a grandmother that use to bring the child. One day, she told me she was very worried because in the mammogram, they found something, and she was having a biopsy, and she told me the date. I called her…

This is an impactful story… and it’s mine. A story that taught me that many times the best opportunities come from the worst situations, and that everything in life happens for a reason. When I emigrated to the United…

One of the most touching stories I’ve experienced at Ocaquatics came from a mom who opened up to me about her family’s past. She told me that her husband had struggled with alcoholism for years, which kept him from…

This is a more personal story about one of the many ways that Ocaquatics has impacted me: When I first moved to this country, my plan was to study English and pursue a career in the publishing world. However, after I…

Since joining Ocaquatics in 2017, Raul has been a true example of what it means to live our mission and core values every single day. From the moment he became part of the team, Raul has consistently shown a level of…

My impact story this week is about one of our team members at the Eureka location, Mr. Ayden, and his swimmer, Elias. Elias is a Level 1 swimmer who started with us as a swim voucher in mid-December and later enrolled…

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, leadership was tested globally, but Miren stood out as a true advocate for her community. While the forced closures were difficult for everyone, Miren’s priority never…

One of the moments that truly reminded me why we do what we do at Ocaquatics happened recently at Kendall. One of my students, Santiago, first started with us feeling very cautious in the water. He stayed close to the…

When a family at the front desk shared that financial hardships were making it difficult to keep up with swim lessons, Ms. Rosaly knew she couldn't let their progress stop there. Understanding that swimming is an…

Yesterday my brother Scott shared a good moment. He was excited about how he gave a young girl an impromptu swimming lesson while he was doing laps at his local indoor pool. He noticed she was holding her nose and…

One of our Gables swimmers, Francisco, is a great example of why we start water safety early. Even though he’s an energetic swimmer who loves the pool, he’s had two instances where he accidentally fell in a pool outside…

The facility has always felt like a family to us. They are welcoming, knowledgeable, and respectful in a way that truly puts a parent’s heart at ease. Every visit reassures me that my children will not only have a great…

Check out this email I received: I hope you are doing well. I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you and let you know how truly appreciative I am of your staff at the Eureka location ( Ms. Kattie, Mrs. Denise,…

I started working at Ocaquatics in 2013, when I was 20 years old. At that time, I was under DACA and previously I had lived my entire life in the United States as an undocumented immigrant. I came to this country in…

When Daniela Canchon first joined the Ocaquatics team, she was a young adult simply looking for job stability. What she found was a support system dedicated to her long-term success. Embracing the company’s culture of…