Learn-to-Swim Aquatics Program

Urban Swim CLE is an extracurricular athletic swim program founded by local residents designed to teach life-saving skills and developmental swim skills.  Our program is currently located at Cumberland Pool in Cleveland Heights during the Summer months and Euclid High School in Euclid during the Fall and Spring months.  

Our robust instructional swim program addresses the issue of drownings and provides developmental and competitive pathways to all children through a variety of multicultural and quality programming experiences.  Classes are recommended for children ages 4+ and are based off of the Red Cross Curriculum taught by experienced USA Swimming competitive swimmers or coaches and Red Cross Certified Lifeguards.

The Urban Swim CLE Foundation, an affiliate organization, mission is focused on raising funds, making connections, opening doors and bringing awareness to our urban communities about the importance of learning to swim.  With our fundraising efforts and talent recruiting, we are able to elevate quality swim programming in communities that have limited or no programming and facilitate widening the access of these programs to underutilized pools. 

Urban Swim CLE returns for its FOURTH season at Cumberland Pool this summer.  Registration for the 2025 Summer Session opens Thursday, May 1, 2025.  Urban Swim CLE is open to new and returning swimmers alike.  We firmly believe that through our talented instructors, consisting of various types of aquatic exposure and skillsets, combined with a curriculum that is Red Cross based, we will provide a unique yet familiar approach to learn-to-swim. 

2025 Season (June 16 - August 2)

Weekday classes are held Monday through Thursday and are available for youth ages 6+ and adults.  Saturday classes are available for adults only.

• 2025 Sessions*
  • Session 1 - June 16 - July 26
  • *No classes held the week of June 30
  • Session 2 - July 7 - July 17
  • Session 3 - July 21 - July 31
  • Adult Session - June 21 - August 2 (No class July 5)

 Goggles and Caps

• Loaner goggles and caps are available on a first come first serve basis.  Please ask your instructor to borrow them as needed.