Vision
To lead the transformation of aquatic sports and water safety in Ghana, empowering individuals and communities with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to thrive through water.
Mission Statements
To develop and promote aquatic skills, water safety awareness, and lifesaving competencies through training, research, advocacy, and community outreach, contributing to safer communities and improved wellbeing through water.
About Us
Garden City Aquatics (GCA) is a not-for-profit organization duly incorporated under the laws of Ghana with the mandate to promote and advance water-based activities, including swimming, lifesaving, water safety, and drowning prevention. The organization is committed to enhancing public awareness, supporting research, building capacity, and advocating for policies and practices that promote the safe and sustainable use of water for recreation, sports, training, and community development.
Promoting swimming as a life skill, sport, and recreational activity for beginners
Our Values
Strength: We build physical, mental, and character strength to enable individuals to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
Discipline: We uphold self-control, commitment, and responsibility in everything we do, both in and out of the water.
Teamwork: We foster collaboration, mutual respect, and inclusiveness, recognizing that we achieve more when we work together.
Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in performance, service, and continuous improvement in all our programmes and activities.
What we do
- We promote swimming as a life skill, sport, and recreational activity across all age groups.
- We provide structured swimming training and coaching for beginners, intermediate, and advanced swimmers.
- We deliver water safety and drowning prevention education to schools, communities, and institutions.
- We train individuals in lifesaving and rescue techniques to improve safety around water bodies.
- We organize swimming competitions and aquatic events to develop talent and encourage participation in aquatic sport.
- We support schools and communities to establish and strengthen swimming and aquatic programs.
- We engage in research and advocacy to influence policies on water safety and aquatic development.
- We build partnerships with stakeholders to expand access to swimming facilities and programs.
- We promote youth development, discipline, and healthy lifestyles through aquatic activities.
- We work to increase awareness on safe use of water for recreation, training, and livelihoods.