Programs

90x90

 Get in the Best Shape of Your Life This Summer!

Our 42x82 Strength & Conditioning Program is back for Summer 2026

 Unlimited classes

 Up to 12 classes per week

 Strength, conditioning, kickboxing & hybrid training

Designed for college students & City of Strongsville employees looking to stay consistent and see results this summer.

 Check out the full schedule above and find what works for you!

Fashion Camp -Upcycle Academy (8-12 years)

Join The Upcycle Academy for our one of a kind enrichment summer camp. Created by industry professionals, fashion educators & led by current fashion university students from Kent State University. 

This summer we will create a fashion line from concept to collection by upcycling apparel. We teach campers all things fashion.

 CONCEPT - COLOR - FASHION VISION BOARD - ILLUSTRATION -TEXTILES - SILHOUETTE/SHAPE/PROPORTION - TREND SPOTTING - STYLING - SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION - DESIGN - UPCYCLE TECHNIQUES - BASIC SEWING & more!!!

 Campers showcase their designs in the lookbook photoshoot on the last day of camp along with a fashion show for family and friends!

 All materials including recycled apparel are provided and students keep the designs they create.

Mad Science / Crayola Camp (6-12 years)

Crayola Arts - Artist's Passport Camp

06/29/2026 to 07/03/2026
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 12:30pm-3:30pm

Embark on an around-the-world cultural adventure – explore far-off places and learn about the people who live there, from the Americas to Polynesia, from the cosmopolitan to the countryside. Make different masterpieces each day such as drums, masks, canvases, prints, buses, and more! Bring the unique creations home and build a globally inspired art gallery. Campers receive a passport with geotag stickers and a world map.

Mad Science-Camp Eureka

06/29/2026 to 07/03/2026
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 9:00am-12:00pm

During this week of camp, channel the ingenuity and creativity of famous inventors like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, and Archimedes, as you work through a series of challenges. From surviving being “stranded” on a deserted island to creating a futuristic lightsaber, these 5 days of fantastic fun brings out the inventor in you.

Daily Topics: Rock, Paper, Scissors – Shipwrecked! – Whiz Kids – Think Fast – Science Fiction

Youth Chess (6-17 years)

05/07/2026 to 06/18/2026
Thu 6:00pm-7:00pm

07/09/2026 to 08/13/2026
Thu 6:00pm-7:00pm

This class will teach students to love and excel at the game of chess. Chess has been proven to improve a child’s IQ, attention span, and reading test scores through numerous studies over the years. It encourages strategic planning and foresight, which can be applied to various aspects of life. Chess also promotes patience, resilience, and sportsmanship as players learn to accept wins and losses gracefully. This program involves teaching kids the rules, strategies, and tactics of the game through structured, interactive lessons and practice sessions. Additionally, the social interaction and camaraderie during games contribute to the overall growth and cognitive development of children. The program often includes tournaments and competitions to foster healthy competition and critical thinking skills.

Instructor: National Chess Expert, Damon Rucker, has a unique background of 22 years of chess coaching and decades of entertainment experience with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This special combination ensures that classes are both impactful, and absolutely a blast!

Spring 2026 Swim Team Readiness

Get ready for summer swim team with two great programs at the Strongsville Recreation & Senior Center:

Stroke Clinics – Focus on starts, turns, and stroke mechanics

Intro to Swim Team – Build endurance and stroke knowledge for new team swimmers

Participants must already be able to swim 25 yards independently. These are not learn-to-swim classes.

Register at the Recreation Center Front Desk

Need to renew your lifeguarding certification?

We’re offering several Lifeguard Recertification Courses this spring to help you stay current and ready for the season.

Multiple Sunday sessions available

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Strongsville Recreation & Senior Center

Register at the Front Desk 

Become a Lifeguard in 2026!

The Strongsville Recreation Center is offering a Lifeguard Training Course this May.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: May 5 – May 22

4:00 – 8:00 PM

Ehrnfelt Recreation Center

Participants will earn Lifeguarding, CPR/First Aid, and AED certifications, and successful candidates may have employment opportunities.

Register at the Rec Center Front Desk.

Participants must be 15 years old by the end of class.