About
The mission of the Devantae Dortch SwimSafe Program is to teach basic swimming and safety skills to second-grade students in the Pitt County School system. Each year Pitt County Schools enroll approximately 1800 students into the second grade. The program targets 2-3 elementary schools each session (8 weeks) and looks to expand based on resources available to operate the program. The program’s resources are managed in cooperation with the Pitt County Schools Educational Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization.This program currently works with 200-250 students per 8-week session. The selection board consists of representatives from Vidant Health, Pitt County Schools, and Aquaventure. Selection criteria include school location, participant numbers, prior participation, and willingness to participate.