Aquatics

Swimming lessons are offered to children ages 18 months and older. Weekday classes for adults are also available. The Community Center uses the American Red Cross method of teaching, and all instructors are certified Water Safety Instructors. All lessons are taught at the indoor heated pool, average temperature is 86 degrees. The ratio of student to teacher is generally 3:1 for preschool and levels 1,2 or 3.

Learn to Swim registrations for 2009-2010 will be held on the following dates:

Summer 2009 - Residents & Members, Tuesday, May 5; Non-Residents, Tuesday, May 19 (Classes from June 13-August 8)

Fall 2009 - Residents & Members, Tuesday, August 18; Non-Residents, Tuesday, Sept. 1 (Classes begin the week of November 17)

Winter 2010 - Residents & Members, Tuesday, December 1, 2009; Non-Residents, Tuesday, December 8, 2009 (Classes begin the 3rd week of January 2010)

Registration costs $30 for members, $40 for resident nonmembers and $50 for nonresidents. Registration will remain open for all Learn-to-Swim programs until the class is full, or until two days prior to the first day of class.

Please note there is enrollment limits on all classes, so please register early to avoid the disappointment of being shutout.

Regular hours of operation for the outdoor pool (starting June 12th) are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. weekdays and 1 to 7:30 p.m. weekends (weather permitting) until August 30th. From June 1-June 11, pool hours are from 1-6 pm!

Call the 24-hour pool hotline at (440) 962-0618 in case of inclement weather.



For more information on Youth Learn-to-Swim levels, summer '09 youth class schedules, adult water exercise schedules, and the 2009 indoor & outdoor pool schedules which describes when our water features are available, click on the appropriate link. Click on FAQ for major points concerning pool rules & policies.

The 9:00 am Water Exercise Class is for members ONLY!  

The indoor pool will be closed on Monday, August 10 through Monday, August 31 for maintenance and painting the indoor pool. 

Lifeguard Training Information is available for all students who must be 15 yrs. old by August 8, 2009 by clicking on the link.

Did you know that we offer a few different birthday party packages that include use of our indoor (year round) & outdoor pool (in the summer months)?! Our office manager, Mary Marando (marym35@wowway.com) can help you with our classroom birthday party package, our popular "Dolphin Room" birthday party package & our outdoor pool plaza birthday party package. 

For group swim packages or field trips, please contact Donna Szalay (donnas@wowway.com).

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For nearly a century, the American Red Cross has prepared people to save lives through health and safety education and training. Programs range from first aid, CPR and blood borne pathogens training to swimming and lifeguarding, Babysitter's Training and Family Emergency Preparedness programs. The Middleburg Heights Community Center is proud to partner with the American Red Cross. Go to www.redcross-cleveland.org to find out more about ARC programs in the Greater Cleveland area.