Swim Baby Swim Cleveland Scholarship & Reduced-Cost Swim Lesson Program
Learn to Swim Scholarship Program

Drowning prevention and water safety education are essential life skills. Our scholarship program is designed to remove financial barriers and provide access to high-quality swim instruction for children and families who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate.

Program Details
Lessons are scheduled after participants are selected and enrolled in the program.
Scholarships may cover the full cost or a significant portion of lesson fees, depending on available funding.
Instruction is provided by certified Swim Baby Swim Cleveland instructors using the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim curriculum.
Lessons are offered in a group setting only. Private lessons are not included in this scholarship program.
Each lesson is 30 minutes in length and meets once per week.
Session lengths may vary based on available scholarship funding and program schedules.
Available for participants ages 6 months through adult.
Swim diapers are required for participants who are not fully potty trained.
Priority is given to beginner and novice swimmers.
First-time scholarship applicants will receive priority consideration.
Eligibility Considerations
Preference may be given to families who meet one or more of the following criteria:

Demonstrated financial need
Single-parent households
Families living in communities with limited access to swim instruction
Children or adults who have never received formal swim lessons
Families committed to improving water safety skills
Applicants may be asked to provide supporting documentation, such as:

Proof of household income
Medicaid benefits documentation
SNAP benefits documentation
School meal assistance eligibility
Other qualifying assistance program documentation
Family Participation
Because water safety is important for everyone, scholarship opportunities may be available for multiple members of the same household when funding permits.

Attendance Requirements
Participants receiving scholarship assistance are expected to:

Attend all scheduled lessons
Arrive on time and prepared for class
Complete all required registration forms and waivers
Participate in program surveys and evaluations when requested
Notify Swim Baby Swim Cleveland immediately of any scheduling conflicts
Repeated absences or failure to attend scheduled lessons may result in forfeiture of scholarship funding and placement on the program waitlist.

Equipment Assistance
Limited quantities of swim caps, goggles, and other swim equipment may be available for scholarship recipients while supplies last.

Selection & Enrollment
Selected participants will be contacted directly with enrollment information and lesson scheduling details.

Together with Outdoor Afro and Step Into Swim, Swim Baby Swim Cleveland is committed to making water safety education accessible to every family in our community.