ICan Swim

iCan Swim is a week-long swim program designed to help individuals with disabilities achieve their personal swimming goals in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.
Hosted by Coastal BUDS in partnership with iCan Shine, this camp promotes aquatic safety, confidence, and independence in the water through individualized instruction.

Each participant is paired with trained volunteers and experienced instructors to maximize learning, build water skills, and foster a love for swimming. Whether your swimmer is learning to float, mastering strokes, or improving their water confidence, iCan Swim meets them where they are and celebrates every achievement along the way.

Camp Dates:
July 21st – July 25th, 2025

Location:
YWCA Lower Cape Fear
2815 College Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

Session Details:

Camp is open to individuals ages 3 and up with disabilities.

Participants will attend one hour-long swim session each day for five consecutive days.

30 participant spots available.

Priority is given to individuals with Down syndrome.

Registration Timeline:Registration opens April 29th for individuals with Down syndrome. Registration for individuals with other disabilities opens May 14th.

Cost:

$50 for individuals with DS

$125 for individuals with other disabilities

Our volunteers are a vital part of making iCan Swim a success! No prior swim experience is required — just a willingness to help, learn, and have fun.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Serve as a one-on-one “spotter” assisting participants in the water.

Provide encouragement, support, and safety alongside professional instructors.

Volunteers must be at least 13 years old.

Volunteers must be able to swim and be comfortable in a pool setting.

Volunteer Commitment:

Volunteers are asked to commit to attending all five days of camp to provide consistency for participants.

Sessions are one hour each day, plus a brief daily orientation and setup/cleanup time.

A 2-Hour training course on July 20th

Training:

Volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation session prior to the start of camp TBD.

On-site instruction and supervision will be provided.

Why Volunteer?

Gain service hours

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities

Be part of a fun, supportive, and inspiring experience!

Volunteer registration is now open!

Have questions about iCan Swim? We’re here to help!

📧 Email:
icanswimwilmington@gmail.com

📞 Phone/Text:
(910) 523-6961

Whether you’re registering a swimmer, signing up to volunteer, or looking for more camp details, don’t hesitate to reach out.