Rec Offerings Part of Ohio ACE Program

The Lakewood City Schools Community Recreation & Education Department has been approved as a service provider for the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Savings Account program. The ACE program provides funds to a student’s parent or guardian to use on various enrichment and educational activities. The program is being offered through a contract between Merit International, Inc. and the Ohio Department of Education.

Information on how to apply for ACE fundds to spend on camps, music lessons, enrichment and educational activities can be found here. Parents must meet eligibility requirements based on residency, income, or government social program participation.  Once approved by ACE, parents may register for programs through the Community Recreation & Education Department. 

Ways to Register:

1. Online - parents pay at the time of registration and submit their receipt to ACE directly for reimbursement

2. By phone (216.529.4081) or in person at the Lakewood Recreation department (located on the LHS Campus, corner of Bunts & Franklin, Door 31) and we will invoice ACE.  Verification of your acceptance from ACE is required for registration.

Rec Programs Approved by ACE:

• Summer day camps 
• Safety Town                     
• Music camps & private lessons 
• Athletic camps & lessons 
• STEM programs 
• Gymnastic, martial arts, fencing
• Swim lessons  
• Dance lessons     
• Art courses

Rec Programs Not Approved by ACE:

• Athletic teams or leagues
• Pay to participate fees
• Cheerleading associated with a league                         
• Aquatic special events (i.e. Egg Hunt)
• Pool passes
• Foreign language courses (approval pending for language classes)
• Skateboard Camp
• Pony Camp