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Happy
dolphins

"A KID THAT LOVES THE OCEAN WILL CARE for IT always"

DR

OUR mission

To connect our communities with the ocean through training in lifesaving, swimming and water sports.

OUR vision

To lead in lifesaving certification and training, promote a new lifesavers culture in the Dominican Republic, and motivate the young to embrace and cherish our ocean through water sports.
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"Inspiring a love for the ocean today creates its protectors for tomorrow."

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INTERNATIONAL
LIFEGUARD
certification
SCHOLARSHIPS
COSTAS SEGURAS REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA
UPCOMING COURSE IN MICHES

June 23-27 2026

Lifeguard Certification Course (40 hours)

🌊🛟 Scholarships Now Open!!

Thanks to the support of CASFL (National Center for the Promotion and Development of Nonprofit Organizations), the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, and the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development (MEPyD), Happy Dolphins is launching

Costas Seguras República Dominicana 2026

This year we will provide free international lifeguard certification training to 60 new lifeguards across three important tourism destinations in the country, beginning in Miches, the rising premier destination of the Dominican Republic’s east coast. 🌊

The program aims to:


• Strengthen safety in tourism destinations
• Create dignified job opportunities for youth
• Promote water safety education and lifesaving culture
• Strengthen the connection between coastal communities and the ocean

 

If you are physically fit and have good swimming abilities, this is your opportunity!

First Aid

CPR training,

Rescue techniques for pools, open sea, and surf (waves).

Language: Spanish​

✨ Apply now and begin your journey toward becoming a certified lifeguard!

📩 Contact us at:
info@happydolphinsdr.org

 

Endorsed by

  • Ministerio de Turismo de la Republica Dominicana

  • Dirección Central de Policía de Turismo (POLITUR)

  • Centro Nacional de Fomento y Promoción de las Asociaciones sin Fines de Lucro (CASFL)

  • ​VIVA Miches by Wyndham

  • American Aquatics and Training Safety (USA)

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🌊🐢 This year’s program, Costas Seguras República Dominicana 2026, is dedicated to the majestic Leatherback Sea Turtle, one of the most ancient and

extraordinary marine species on the planet. 💙

The Leatherback finds refuge and nests along important areas of our coastline, including Miches and Playa Encuentro, reminding us of the importance of protecting our oceans and coastal ecosystems.

The Leatherback Turtle has been chosen as the program’s symbolic and protected species, representing our commitment to safer coasts and healthier oceans.

Because protecting the ocean also means protecting the species that call our coasts home.

CHECK OUT OUR NEXT COURSE IN 

MICHES

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international LIFESAVING CERTIFICATION

Happy Dolphins is committed to training and certifying Dominican youth in swim instruction, water safety and first aid|CPR on an international level. Our certificates are valid for the USA and the Dominican Republic and we uphold the highest standards of education and practice.

We work for safer destinations island wide.

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Master of the Ocean 

World championship of wind and waves

partners

Thanks to these excellent brands for believing in us right from the start!
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We SEEK TO REACH over 2,000 youth of Cabarete, Sosua and Puerto Plata, through these amazing local foundations
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join

"There’s no better feeling than sharing
our attention and energy
to uplift others and our environment"

Zane Schweitzer, Master of the Ocean 5 times Title Holder

Happy Dolphins DR

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