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Euclid Branch Aquatics
John Graves, Aquatics Director
To see what classes are currently available, consult the Schedule Section.
Y Aquatics programs offer children and adults the opportunity to experience the many wonders of water.
- Y Swim Lessons focus on teaching participants the lifelong benefits of swimming through the main program component of stroke development, personal safety, personal growth, rescue and water games
- Water fitness programs focus on the enhancement of physical fitness through movements that increase strength and endurance without putting stress or strain on the joints.
Some of the water-based activities you may choose from include:
- Y Swim Lessons
- (Infant/Parent, Preschool, Youth, Teen/Adult)
- Swims (Family, Lap, Open)
- Swim Team
- Water Aerobics
- Water Jogging
- Aquacise
- Specialty Water Exercise (Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromylagia)
- SCUBA
Participation in Y Aquatics programs offers an unparalleled sense of well-being and a relaxing environment for safe exercise, physical therapy, and play.
Swim Lesson Categories
Infant (6 mos.- 3 yrs. with parent)
Water orientation class that provides activities that prepare a child to move well, improve strength, flexibility, coordination, and self-confidence in the water.
- Shrimp: 6-12 months
- Perch: 19-36 months
- Preschool (Ages 3-6 yrs.
This program safely introduce younger children to the water. Each level builds upon the preceding skill level to introduce the basic movements of swimming.
- Pike I & II Beginner
- Eel I & II Intermediate
- Ray I & II Advanced
- Starfish Swim Team Level
- Youth I (Ages 6-9 years)
This program comprises five main components: personal growth, personal safety, stroke development, water sports and games, and rescue. Each skill level builds upon the preceding skill level covering all of the fundamentals.
- Polliwog I & II Beginner
- Guppy I & II Intermediate
- Minnow I & II Advanced
- Youth II (Ages 10-12 years)
- Piranha I & II Beginner
- Barracuda I & II Intermediate
- Dolphin I & II Advanced
- Shark
- Swim Team Level
Teen/Adult (13+ yrs.)
Non-swimmers are taught basic swimming skills and water safety.
Private Lessons are available: For more information call (216) 731-7454 to set up an appointment with our Aquatics Director.
Lifeguard Classes
We now offer Lifeguard Classes. Click on the link to see the schedule.