At the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, strengthening spirit, mind and body has always been at the heart of what we do. This April, we are proud to take that commitment even further by joining a powerful national movement: the United States of Kindness campaign by Kindland.

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland’s 2026 Healthy Kids Day at Rocket Arena was an incredible success, bringing hundreds of families together for a day filled with fun, fitness and community connection.

As summer approaches and more families head to the pool, lake or beach, water safety becomes more important than ever. Our YMCA Aquatics Directors offer these simple but essential tips to help keep kids safe around water: