June Programs

by Hannah Zavorek

SUMMER LEARN -TO-SWIM
(ALL AGES & ABILITIES)
Residents $30 | Non-Residents $45

The City of Euclid Recreation Department offers affordable American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Lessons for all ages and abilities. Free Swim Skill Assessments are available upon request. All Lessons are taught by American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and Lifeguards. All lessons are held at Ralph V. Hill Memorial Pool. In the event of inclement weather, lessons will not be canceled; an indoor Safety Day will be held in C.E. Orr Arena. No make-up lessons are offered.

The Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program teaches people of all ages and varying abilities to swim and be safe in, on and around water. The courses take an inclusive approach that emphasizes skill development in conjunction with water safety and drowning prevention education. Highlights of the Red Cross Swimming and Water Safty program include an emphasis on water safety and drowning prevention as the basis of swimming and water recreation and distribution of skills throughout the swim instruction program to optimize skills acquisition so that participants can achieve success at regular intervals.

The City of Euclid Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program includes the following levels:

Preschool Aquatics: For children ages 3-4; teach safe behaviors in, on and around the water, develop swimming readiness, engage in water exploration activities with the objective of having fun and becoming comfortable in, on and around the water, and promote the developmentally appropriate learning of fundament water safety and aquatic skills by young children.
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Level 3: Stroke Development
Level 4: Stroke Improvement
Level 5: Stroke Refinement *Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency
Adult Aquatics: For beginner swimmers ages 13 and older

MORNING LEARN-TO-SWIM
(PRESCHOOL - LEVEL 6)
8, 30-minute lessons per session
Mondays - Thursdays
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM OR 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM

LTS1 Session 1: 10:00 AM, June 17 - June 27
LTS2 Session 1: 10:35 AM, June 17 - June 27
LTS3 Session 2: 10:00 AM, July 8 - July 18
LTS4 Session 2: 10:35 AM, July 8 - July 18
LTS5 Session 3: 10:00 AM, July 22 - August 1
LTS6 Session 3: 10:35 AM, July 22 - August 1

EVENING LEARN-TO-SWIM (ALL LEVELS)
6, 30-minute lessons
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM OR 6:35 PM - 7:05 PM

LTS7 Session 1: 6 PM | June 18 - July 11
(No Lessons July 3-5)
LTS8 Session 1: 6:35 PM | June 18 - July 11
(No Lessons July 3-5)
LTS9 Session 2: 6 PM | July 16 - August 1
LTS10 Session 2: 6:35 PM | July 16 - August 1

PST PANTHER SWIM TEAM (AGES 5-15)
June 3 - July 28
Residents $60 | Non-Residents $85

$60 Family Fee payable to Panther Swim Team Parent Association for the safety of all participants, all swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted, during the first week of practice. All swimmers must be registered prior to swimming any practices. Euclid Recreation Summer Panther Swim Team is a member of the Suburban Swim League. Swimmers are required to swim at least 3 practices a week to be eligible to swim in the weekend swim meet. Dual meets are held on Saturday mornings. Swimmers are also required to participate in 3 swim meets to be eligible to swim in the SSL Championship meet, which is held at the end of July. For additional questions, please email euclidpanthersssl@gmail.com.

SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE (AGES 5-15)
June - 1st week of August
Residents $50 | Non-Residents $ 75

This is a recreation-level basketball league. Teams will generally practice once a week during the evenings. Teams will be coached by volunteer coaches and games will have certified referees.

The clinic will focus on health and fitness along with teaching the rules and fundamentals of tennis.
LOCATION:
Memorial Park tennis courts

EUCLID SOCCER ACADEMY LEAGUE (AGES 3-12)
June 1st - July 27th
Residents $45 | Non-Residents $70

The Euclid Soccer Academy is for boys and girls between the ages of 3-12. Practices will take place on weeknights and games will be Saturday mornings. All participants are required to wear shin-guards, and cleats are optional for children ages 6 and up.
LOCATION:
Babbitt Road soccer fields in Memorial Park

SUNSHINE YOGA!

June 15, July 20, August 17 and September 21

8AM - 9AM | FREE

Christine McIntosh is a Euclid resident and received her 200-hour Hatha Yoga Certification in 2017 at Namaste Yoga Studio in Northfield, Ohio. She is inspired by yoga philosophy, energy work, our collective consciousness and how humankind connects to nature and self. Uniting breath and movement, Christine will lead an integrative, all levels yoga practice that combines meditation, breath work, and asana to open energy pathways leaving you rejuvenated and ready for the day ahead. Put intention in your action and join us monthly!

LOCATION:

Sims Park Overlook, 23131 Lakeshore Blvd.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK
Saturday, June 29th | 11 AM - 1 PM | FREE
Various service vehicles from the City of Euclid will be on hand for children of all ages to experience up close. From police and fire vehicles to tractors and even a Zamboni, learn about each vehicle with hands-on interaction!
LOCATION:
C.E. Orr Ice Arena parking lot, 22550 Milton Drive

Register online for any of our programs except Swim Lessons at cityofeuclid.com/recreation/Programs or stop into Euclid City Hall at 585 E. 222 St.