Aquatics

Whether you're learning to swim or logging miles everyday, you'll find what you need at the Shaw JCC. Our indoor pool is open year-round, for open swim, lessons and free swim, while the outdoor pool provides outdoor lap lanes and summer fun from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Outdoor Pool Schedule
The outdoor pool is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, weather permitting:

Sunday–Friday: 11 am- 7:45 pm
Saturday: 1 pm - 7:45 pm
Lap swimming is available Sunday–Friday from 10 am–noon, beginning June 11.

Indoor Pool Schedule
The indoor pool is open:

Sunday 7 am - 5:45 pm
Monday - Thursday 5:30 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 5:30 am - 4:45 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 5:45 pm


Swimming Lessons

The Talmud, a written record of Jewish tradition, commands parents to teach their children to swim. Why? Some say the answer is obvious: it's important to be safe near the water. Others suggest that the answer is figurative. To grow up strong and confident, children need to try new things--to take risks under the watchful eyes of responsible adults.

At the Shaw JCC, our experienced, Red Cross-certified swim teachers make sure children learn to swim well and practice good water safety skills. But most importantly, our teachers make sure that their young swimmers are safe and feel confident.

We offer Red Cross Level 1-5 group lessons to children ages 4 and up, and also offer semi-private and private lessons to children and adults based on instructor availability. View the lesson schedule below, or call 330-835-0020 if you have questions.

If your little one is under age three, try Baby & Me, our American Red Cross IPAP program that teaches you to work with your future swimmner. For three year olds, we offer Aqua Toddlers, a class specially designed to build toddlers' confidence in the water.

Want to know more about learning to swim at the Shaw JCC? Please call Aquatics Director Beth Simon at 330-835-0037 or email her here.


Adult Aquatics

Swim for fitness? We've got regular lap swimming every day. If you want to manage your arthritis pain, we offer the low-impact excercises of Aqua Arthritis. And if you never learned to swim, now's the time! Our excellent swimming instructors are experienced in teaching adults to swim. Call Aquatics Director Beth Simon at 330-835-0037 or email her at beth_simon@jewishakron.org.