{"id":153086,"date":"2025-06-12T02:53:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T02:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/wild-adventures-to-host-worlds-largest-swimming-lesson-valdosta-today\/"},"modified":"2025-06-12T02:53:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T02:53:55","slug":"wild-adventures-to-host-worlds-largest-swimming-lesson-valdosta-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/wild-adventures-to-host-worlds-largest-swimming-lesson-valdosta-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild Adventures to host World\u2019s Largest Swimming Lesson – Valdosta Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

VALDOSTA – Wild Adventures joins aquatic facilities around the world to take part in the World\u2019s Largest Swim Lesson to teach water safety.
Wild Adventures Theme Park will once again join aquatic facilities around the globe to take part in the World\u2019s 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\u00ae, the 2025 event will be held Thursday, June 26, at Splash Island Waterpark and will feature certified swim instructors from the Valdosta-Lowndes County Family YMCA.
Now in its 16th year, the WLSL is a one-day initiative held across more than 20 countries to raise awareness about the importance of swim lessons in preventing water-related accidents. 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.
\u201cWhether it\u2019s your first time in the water or you\u2019re building on existing skills, knowing how to be safe in and around water is something every family should feel confident about,\u201d said Jasmin Hammond, aquatics operations manager at Wild Adventures. \u201cThis event is all about creating a safe, encouraging environment where kids and parents can learn together.\u201d
Registration will open at 10 a.m. on June 26 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. All other waterpark attractions will open at their regularly scheduled time following the lesson. A daily admission ticket or Season Pass is required for participation.
The World\u2019s Largest Swimming Lesson is part of Wild Adventures\u2019 commitment to offering family-friendly fun while promoting safety, education, and community well-being.
Wild Adventures and Splash Island Waterpark are now open seven days a week for the summer. Families can enjoy more than 35 rides, hundreds of animals, and dozens of water attractions, all in one destination.
For more information or to purchase tickets and Season Passes, visit WildAdventures.com<\/a>.
About Wild Adventures Theme Park
Wild Adventures Theme Park, located in Valdosta, Ga., halfway between Atlanta and Orlando off I-75, is a 170-acre destination where families can ride, slide, and explore all in one place. A Herschend Family Entertainment Property and home to more than 35 rides, hundreds of exotic animals, a full calendar of concerts and special events, and Splash Island Waterpark\u2014ranked among the \u201cTop 30 Waterparks\u201d by U.S. News & World Report\u2014Wild Adventures delivers big fun at an unbeatable value. The park is ranked as one of the Most Affordable Theme Parks in America by Travel + Leisure and was named the The Most Thrilling Theme Park in Georgia by FinanceBuzz. It is also home to the Good Sam-rated 10\/10\u2605\/10 Wild Adventures Safari Campground, one of the highest-rated campgrounds in the nation.<\/p>\n

About Herschend Family Entertainment<\/strong>
Wild Adventures\u00ae is part of Herschend\u2019s collection of family brands. Herschend, the world\u2019s largest family-held themed attractions company, has been Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating\u00ae for 75 years. It’s 14,000+ passionate employees (hosts) collectively entertain 15 million families every year across North America, including at iconic award-winning destinations such as Dollywood\u00ae Parks & Resorts, Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts\u00ae, Adventure Aquarium\u00ae, Callaway Resort & Gardens\u00ae, Kentucky Kingdom\u00ae, Newport Aquarium\u00ae, The Vancouver Aquarium\u00ae and Wild Adventures\u00ae. In addition to its premier themed attractions, Herschend is proud to steward the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters\u00ae legacy and provide immersive content and experiences through our Herschend Entertainment Studios\u00ae and Pink Adventure Tours\u00ae brands. Learn more at www.herschendenterprises.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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