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AquaMissions aims to teach lifesaving water safety to kids in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — In the waters of Cleveland State University’s pool, a new wave of opportunity is making a splash for students from Scranton Elementary School.
For many of these fourth graders, this isn’t just a swim lesson—it’s their first real introduction to the water…
AquaMissions Amongst Fresh Water Institute Founding Members
As stated on the Fresh Water Institute web page:
The Fresh Water Institute aims to catalyze and strengthen our region’s culture of freshwater stewardship to establish Cuyahoga County as the freshwater capital of the world.
From the Cuyahoga River to Lake Erie, water shapes our region. For decades, individuals and organizations have worked tirelessly to restore our waterways in support of a healthier environment, economy, and community…
AquaMissions aims to teach lifesaving water safety to kids in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — In the waters of Cleveland State University’s pool, a new wave of opportunity is making a splash for students from Scranton Elementary School.
For many of these fourth graders, this isn’t just a swim lesson—it’s their first real introduction to the water…
Cuyahoga County Fresh Water Institute, AquaMissions, and CSU Expand Learn-to-Swim Program
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH – Today, the Cuyahoga CountyFresh Water Institute, in partnership withAquaMissions and Cleveland State University, announced the expansion of the Learn-to-Swim Program, a free curriculum providing introductory water experiences, water safety education, and basic swim instruction for fourth grade students. The first phase of expanded lessons aims to teach 2,500 students from the Warrensville Heights and Cleveland Metropolitan School Districts, with a future goal of County-wide implementation…
Making Waves: CSU and AquaMissions launch water safety program for Cleveland youth
Cleveland State University (CSU), AquaMissions, and Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) are diving into a life-saving partnership to transform CSU’s aquatics center pool into a classroom to teach 2,500 Cleveland fourth graders critical water safety and swim skills…
Taking the Classroom to the Pool: Cleveland State University and AquaMissions Partner to Provide Water Safety Education for Cleveland Schools
CLEVELAND — As the school bells ring and students return to their classrooms, Cleveland State University (CSU) and AquaMissions are taking education to an unexpected place—the pool. This new partnership aims to teach 2,500 Cleveland Metropolitan Schools’ 4th graders essential water safety skills and swim instruction at CSU's state-of-the-art aquatics center, integrating critical life skills into their curriculum. AquaMissions is a local nonprofit dedicated to saving and changing lives through water safety and swim instruction…
Nonprofit teaching inner city kids how to swim
CLEVELAND — A nonprofit in Cleveland is teaching 4th graders from Cleveland Metropolitan School District the basics of water safety and how to swim.
The free month-long pilot program is a vision come true for Lynne Nagy. She’s the founder of AquaMissions, a nonprofit founded to save and change lives through introductory water experiences, water safety instruction, and swim lessons for Greater Cleveland’s youth…
Pilot program aims to reduce drowning deaths among children with school swimming lessons
CLEVELAND — With pools opening for Memorial Day weekend and the rising temperatures drawing more families to lakes, water safety is a concern.
One in four drowning deaths each year involves children. In response, AquaMissions and Cleveland Metropolitan School District have launched a pilot program aimed at preparing kids to safely enjoy water activities…
AquaMissions Announces School-based Learn-to-Swim Pilot in Partnership with Cleveland Schools and Greater Cleveland YMCA
CLEVELAND — AquaMissions is partnering with Cleveland Metropolitan Schools and Greater Cleveland YMCA to conduct a Learn-to-Swim Pilot program with CMSD students in April and May. Nearly 230 4th graders across nine classes and five schools will participate in the Pilot, emphasizing water safety education and basic swimming skills. This Pilot is part of a broader effort to bring life-saving swim instruction to all 2,500 CMSD 4th graders in the 2024-2025 school year…