Wild Adventures Joins Global Effort to Promote Water Safety
Friday, June 12th, 2026
Wild Adventures Theme Park will once again join aquatic facilities around the globe to take part in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL), a worldwide event aimed at teaching vital water safety skills to children and families. Presented locally by Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen®, the swim lesson will take place at Splash Island Waterpark at 11 a.m. on June 25.
Registration will open at 10 a.m. on June 25 in the Wild Adventures ticketing courtyard. Registered guests will receive early access to Splash Island Waterpark to take part in the 30-minute swim lesson, which begins at 11 a.m. at Catch-A-Wave Bay. The swim lesson will feature certified swim instructors from the Valdosta-Lowndes County Family YMCA. All other waterpark attractions will open at their regularly scheduled time following the lesson. A daily admission ticket, Summer Fun Card or Season Pass is required for participation.
Now in its 17th year, WLSL is a one-day initiative held across more than 20 countries to raise awareness about the vital importance of teaching people to swim to help prevent drowning and improve quality of life. TEAM WLSL™ has shared the message Swimming Lesson Save Lives™ with billions of kids and adults. The event is coordinated by aquatic facilities, swim schools and waterparks worldwide, each hosting a local lesson as part of the larger effort.
The timing is deliberate. Research shows the days surrounding July 4th represent the peak of summer drowning risk in the U.S. as families flock to the water. This initiative delivers crucial safety skills precisely when risk levels soar.
“Water safety is crucial everywhere, especially during the summertime,” said Jasmin Hammond, aquatics operations manager at Wild Adventures. “We hope to teach our guests the importance of water safety and give them the proper skills to swim safely no matter where they go.”
The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is part of Wild Adventures’ commitment to offering family-friendly fun while promoting safety, education, and community well-being.
For more information about World’s Largest Swim Lesson, admission offers and Season Pass options, visit WildAdventures.com or download the Wild Adventures Theme Park App.
