GSL25.0728.1P - Level 1: Intro to Water (M-Th 11:00)

Level 1: Orients participants to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills. Helps participant begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water. Class is limited to 3 participants.

Prerequisites:
None

Equivalent Level(s):
Goldfish Swim School: Junior 1
YMCA: Preschool Level 1 - Water Acclimation
Liquid Lifestyles: Liquid Bubbles 1

Helpful Links:
+ Help Me Find My Swim Level
+ Newsletter: Preschool Level 1
+ Swim Lesson Achievement Booklet
+ Refund Request Form

Things to bring:
+ Towel
+ Goggles that do NOT cover the nose
+ Swimsuit
+ Smiles!

For More Information:
Marjorie Preston, Assistant Aquatics Program Coordinator
marjorie.preston@shakerheightsoh.gov

Recreation Main Office:
Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
216-491-1295

Note:

Swim lessons are held at the Thornton Park Pool located at 3301 Warrensville Center Road, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122. Parking is located at the front of the building off of Warrensville Center Road. Additional parking can be found off of Farnsleigh Road. Enter through the Main Gate at the pool entrance.

Please arrive approximately ten minutes before the swim lesson is scheduled to allow time for parking, to get changed and onto the pool deck. Changing rooms are located outside of the pool area, near concessions. Additional bathrooms are located on the far side of the pool house, near the diving area. Children aged 5 and under can use the locker room of the opposite sex with a parent/guardian, if needed.

All families are asked to remain in designated areas on the pool deck while swim lessons are in session. You are more than welcome to wait with your child until they are comfortably in the water.

Program Type Aquatics
Program Subcategory Level 1: Intro to Water
Program Code GSL25.0728.1P
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 7/18/2025
Enrollment End Date 7/23/2025
Instructor(s) -
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 2
Maximum 3
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 3 years Enforced - As of date 7/28/2025
Maximum 5 years Enforced - As of date 7/28/2025
Pool Pass Member
Residency Restriction Resident Only
Membership Restrictions
Amount $80.00
Resident
Residency Restriction Resident Only
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $96.00
Non-Resident
Available from 7/20/2025
Residency Restriction NonResident Only
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $144.00
Monday - 07/28/2025
Start Time 11:00 AM
End Time 11:25 AM
Location Thornton Park Pool Programs
Tuesday - 07/29/2025
Start Time 11:00 AM
End Time 11:25 AM
Location Thornton Park Pool Programs
Wednesday - 07/30/2025
Start Time 11:00 AM
End Time 11:25 AM
Location Thornton Park Pool Programs
Thursday - 07/31/2025
Start Time 11:00 AM
End Time 11:25 AM
Location Thornton Park Pool Programs
Monday - 08/04/2025
Start Time 11:00 AM
End Time 11:25 AM
Location Thornton Park Pool Programs
Tuesday - 08/05/2025
Start Time 11:00 AM
End Time 11:25 AM
Location Thornton Park Pool Programs
Wednesday - 08/06/2025
Start Time 11:00 AM
End Time 11:25 AM
Location Thornton Park Pool Programs
Thursday - 08/07/2025
Start Time 11:00 AM
End Time 11:25 AM
Location Thornton Park Pool Programs