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          • West Shore Camp
          • Lakewood Camp
          • Vermilion Camp
          • North Royalton Camp
          • Parma Camp
          • Geauga Camp
        • Fine Arts Camp
        • Sports Camp >
          • Avon Sports Camp
          • Avon Tumble Dance Cheer
          • Warrensville Sports Camp
          • Lakewood Sports Camp
          • West Shore Sports & Art Camp
          • North Royalton Sports Camp
          • Geauga Sports Camp
          • Hillcrest Sports Camp
          • Garrettsville Sports Camp
        • Spring Break Camp >
          • Lakewood Spring Break
          • Vermilion Spring Break
          • Constellation Spring Break
          • Warrensville Spring Break
      • Child Care >
        • YMCA Preschool
        • BASE >
          • Grant BASE
      • Youth Sports
      • Community Youth Services
      • We Run This City - Youth Marathon Program
      • Adventure Guides
    • Healthy Living >
      • Virtual Programming
      • Aquatics
      • Group Exercise
      • Personal Training
      • Health & Wellness Programs >
        • Blood Pressure Monitoring
        • Diabetes Prevention
        • LiveSTRONG at the Y
        • Real You Weight Loss Program®
      • Active Older Adults
    • Social Responsibility >
      • Volunteer
      • Community Impact
      • Y Haven
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YMCA of Greater Cleveland

SWIMMING AT THE Y

CLEVELAND YMCA AQUATICS

Whether you're looking for swim classes, want to learn water safety, or enjoy swimming laps, you’ll find what you’re looking for at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. From lessons to lifeguarding, there is something for everyone, no matter their skill level. 
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Proud to be a USA Swimming Foundation Partner

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Are your kids safe around water? Teach them to swim at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland
Swim Lessons
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Find your swim team today around the YMCAs in Cleveland.
Swim Teams
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Try out our aquatic classes to get a unique work out in the water!
Aquatics Classes
COMING SOON
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Make a difference and learn to Lifeguard for the YMCA of Greater Cleveland.
Lifeguarding

Safe Pools have RUles

SWIM SAFELY
1. The YMCA may test the swimming competency of any swimmer.
2. Non-Swimmers of any age are not permitted in the deep end of the pool.
3. No diving. Diving is not permitted except in supervised YMCA programs.  Enter the water feet first facing forward
4. All Children ages 12 & under who want to swim in the deep end must pass a swimming skills assessment administered by a YMCA lifeguard.
5. Breath holding activities are not permitted in any YMCA Pools.
6. The lifeguard has full authority over the pool and word is FINAL! 
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Snorkels are prohibited unless they are used in a supervised YMCA program

PLAY SAFELY
1. No running or horseplay.
2. No jumping or diving off the starting blocks unless in a supervised YMCA Program.
3. No outside floatation devices are permitted in the pool.

RESPECT OTHERS
1. Swimmers who are currently experiencing the following; open sores, infections or diarrhea are not permitted in the water.
2. All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
3. Proper swim attire is required in the pool. 
4. No food, gum, candy or glass bottles in the pool area.
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Parker Hannifin Downtown
French Creek (Avon)
Garrettsville
Geauga (Chardon)
Hillcrest (Lyndhurst)
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West Park-Fairview
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