Redmond: (425) 883-4422 | Juanita: (425) 936-1627
"From not wanting to get into the water to back floats"
"I've watched them go from not wanting to get into the water to doing back floats, and I couldn't be more proud. This support meant the world for us. It gives parents peace of mind and potentially could save lives."
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- A Wave swim school parent
& recipient of financial aid
#1
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Level 4
At Wave, a swimmer is considered water-safe after Level 4 of our seven swim lesson levels
$1,120
The cost to get one child through Level 4. For some families, the cost is the only thing preventing their child from learning to swim.
Level 4 cost assumes 8 weeks per level.
What your gift does
$35
One week of
swim lessons
$100
One month of sport
team enrollment
$165
One month of select
team enrollment
$280
Eight weeks of swim lessons for a child who couldn't otherwise afford them
$1,000
A full year of fee assistance
for one swimmer
Any Amount
Makes a difference for a swimmer in our community
Help a child learn to swim
Every dollar goes directly to swim lessons, recreational swim or swim team fees for families who need help.
Wave Aquatics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 91-1386855). Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Prefer to give by check? Mail it to Wave Aquatics, 8201 164th Ave NE #249, Redmond, WA 98052, with "Financial Assistance Fund" in the memo line.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping our community in the water
Many people don't know that Wave Aquatics is a community nonprofit. For 40 years, we've taught tens of thousands of Eastside kids and adults to swim at the Juanita Aquatics Center in Kirkland and the Redmond Pool.
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Being a nonprofit means we can help families who can't afford to pay full price. Our Financial Assistance Fund covers swim lessons, recreational swim and competitive team fees for families who qualify based on household income.
$17,000+
in financial aid provided so far in 2026
41
households who have received support in 2026
FAQ
Yes, to the extent allowed by law. Wave Aquatics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and you'll receive an email receipt for your records. New for 2026, many people who don't itemize can deduct up to $1,000 in cash gifts to charity ($2,000 for married couples filing jointly). Please check with your tax advisor.
Directly to program fees (swim lessons, recreational swim and swim team fees) for families who need help
Eastside families who qualify based on household income. All requests are confidential.
The City of Redmond provides financial assistance to all residents of zip code 98052 who qualify for swim lessons and recreational swimming. The Wave Board of Directors has designated a fund of $15,000 annually to support swim lessons, recreational swimming and competitive swimming for families in need. Community members can help us grow the fund to support keeping the Eastside in the water.
The campaign ends December 31, 2026. Online gifts must be made by 11:59pm on December 31, 2026. Mailed checks must be postmarked by December 31, 2026.
Yes! You can mail checks to:
Wave Aquatics
8201 164th Ave NE #249
Redmond, WA 98052
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Please write" Financial Assistance Fund" in the memo line.
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Please email Dave Glenn, Executive Director of Wave Aquatics at ED@waveaquatics.org.
Does your family need financial assistance?
If cost is keeping your family out of the water, we want to hear from you. Financial assistance is available for swim lessons, recreational swim and swim team, and all requests are confidential. Visit our Fee Assistance page to learn how to apply.