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Wednesday July 2, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 5:00pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:05 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 5:35pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 1
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 2
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:10 PM - 6:40 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 6:10pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Aqua Zumba Summer - Aqua Zumba Summer
AQUA ZUMBA®Perfect for those looking to make a splash by adding a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise to their fitness routine.Aqua Zumba® blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss!There is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba® class so you can really let loose. Water creates natural resistance, which means every step is more challenging and helps tone your muscles.12 ClassesInstructor: Eliza's Energy Source Staff
 
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 6:45pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
Thursday July 3, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Sounds of Summer - Rain Location - Sean Dwyer - 860-291-7171
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 1
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Softball - Diane Lucas 860-569-3796
 
Friday July 4, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM    Family Cookout - Devorah Johnson - 860-978-6031 - 30 People
 
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM    Picnic-Mohammed Iddris-9144100667
 
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Picnic - Bernice Hamilton-860-471-1580 - 50 People
 
Saturday July 5, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Cookout- Rochell Graham (8608813483)
 
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Birthday Party-Rachael Koelsch-8609929228
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Birthday Party-Cinthia Diaz-Rodriguez-8605593331
 
Monday July 7, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 1
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 2
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Aqua Zumba Summer - Aqua Zumba Summer
AQUA ZUMBA®Perfect for those looking to make a splash by adding a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise to their fitness routine.Aqua Zumba® blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss!There is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba® class so you can really let loose. Water creates natural resistance, which means every step is more challenging and helps tone your muscles.12 ClassesInstructor: Eliza's Energy Source Staff
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
Tuesday July 8, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM    East Hartford's Tuesday Night Tunes
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 1: Tuesday-Friday 5:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:05 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lexie - Tuesdays 5:35pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Girls Across the River Basketball League - Girls Age 11 to 13
Girls Middle School Basketball Summer Recreation League Tuesday & Thursday Night is Girls Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with Inspire Girls Basketball to offer a Summer Basketball League at Hockanum Park. The league will practice on Tuesday nights or make up games and Thursday Nights will be games.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT AND PRE-REGISTERAGE: 11 (by 12/31/25) to 13 (as of 1/1/25)                FEE:  $25       Max: 60 players        Site:  Hockanum Park High Street Basketball Courts                         1st practice:  Tuesday, July 8th                                        Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Tuesday and Thursdays:  July 7th to August 14th Games:  Evenings at Hockanum Park.  Some games will be against and in Hartford
 
6:10 PM - 6:40 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lexie - Tuesdays 6:10pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 1: Tuesday-Friday 6:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
Wednesday July 9, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 5:00pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 1: Tuesday-Friday 5:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:05 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 5:35pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 1
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 2
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:10 PM - 6:40 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 6:10pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 1: Tuesday-Friday 6:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Aqua Zumba Summer - Aqua Zumba Summer
AQUA ZUMBA®Perfect for those looking to make a splash by adding a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise to their fitness routine.Aqua Zumba® blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss!There is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba® class so you can really let loose. Water creates natural resistance, which means every step is more challenging and helps tone your muscles.12 ClassesInstructor: Eliza's Energy Source Staff
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 6:45pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
Thursday July 10, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Sounds of Summer - Rain Location - Sean Dwyer - 860-291-7171
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 1: Tuesday-Friday 5:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Girls Across the River Basketball League - Girls Age 11 to 13
Girls Middle School Basketball Summer Recreation League Tuesday & Thursday Night is Girls Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with Inspire Girls Basketball to offer a Summer Basketball League at Hockanum Park. The league will practice on Tuesday nights or make up games and Thursday Nights will be games.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT AND PRE-REGISTERAGE: 11 (by 12/31/25) to 13 (as of 1/1/25)                FEE:  $25       Max: 60 players        Site:  Hockanum Park High Street Basketball Courts                         1st practice:  Tuesday, July 8th                                        Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Tuesday and Thursdays:  July 7th to August 14th Games:  Evenings at Hockanum Park.  Some games will be against and in Hartford
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Softball - Diane Lucas 860-569-3796
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 1: Tuesday-Friday 6:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
Friday July 11, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 1: Tuesday-Friday 5:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 1: Tuesday-Friday 6:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
Saturday July 12, 2025
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM    Birthday Party-Isabel Aarroyo-8602029185
 
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM    Pool Party Rentals Lord Pool - Lord Pool Party Rental AM
Have your child's birthday party at our Lord or Goldstar Pools!Your 2 hour party time includes exclusive access to the pool and pool deck/grass area for food, drink, presents, etc.  We provide 2 American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising the children.  Party includes a 15 minute set-up time...please be there to set up no earlier than 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM respectively.  All parties must be cleaned up by 12:45 PM and 7:15 PM respectively. We provide tables and seating for a maximum of 15 children. Party must stay inside pool area.  You may bring in your own food & cake, drinks, tablewares, presents, etc.  Only children are permitted to swim in the pool.  Flotation devices are not permitted including tubes and floaties.  If a lifejacket must be worn, it must be stamped "Coast Guard Approved".  No refunds will be issued for no shows.Inclement weather policy  The Head Guard/Assistant Head Guard will make all weather related decisions with regards to cancellations and will contact you no later than 8:45 AM the day of your event for morning parties and no later than 3:00 PM for afternoon parties if we need to cancel due inclement weather.  We make every effort to hold parties and they will be held on cloudy/cool days.  Refunds may be pro-rated as necessary based on weather conditions if a party has to be cancelled during the event.  If your party is cancelled due to weather your makeup date will be the following day on Sunday at the same time.   If we are unable to reschedule your event, you will receive a full refund.Rental must be purchased by 12pm on the Tuesday prior to the scheduled party date.
 
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Family Cookout - Janet Jennings 860-712-7788
 
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Family Reunion - Elvis Alamo - 860-982-7901 - 60 People
 
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Birthday Party-Kereema Carruth-8607125884
 
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Family Picnic-Dominique Brown-8609926193
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Family Picnic-Ricky Wilson-8602806476
 
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM    Pool Party Rentals Lord Pool - Lord Pool Party Rental PM
Have your child's birthday party at our Lord or Goldstar Pools!Your 2 hour party time includes exclusive access to the pool and pool deck/grass area for food, drink, presents, etc.  We provide 2 American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising the children.  Party includes a 15 minute set-up time...please be there to set up no earlier than 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM respectively.  All parties must be cleaned up by 12:45 PM and 7:15 PM respectively. We provide tables and seating for a maximum of 15 children. Party must stay inside pool area.  You may bring in your own food & cake, drinks, tablewares, presents, etc.  Only children are permitted to swim in the pool.  Flotation devices are not permitted including tubes and floaties.  If a lifejacket must be worn, it must be stamped "Coast Guard Approved".  No refunds will be issued for no shows.Inclement weather policy  The Head Guard/Assistant Head Guard will make all weather related decisions with regards to cancellations and will contact you no later than 8:45 AM the day of your event for morning parties and no later than 3:00 PM for afternoon parties if we need to cancel due inclement weather.  We make every effort to hold parties and they will be held on cloudy/cool days.  Refunds may be pro-rated as necessary based on weather conditions if a party has to be cancelled during the event.  If your party is cancelled due to weather your makeup date will be the following day on Sunday at the same time.   If we are unable to reschedule your event, you will receive a full refund.Rental must be purchased by 12pm on the Tuesday prior to the scheduled party date.
 
Sunday July 13, 2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM    JESSICA SOTO 860-338-0107
 
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM    CHRISTINA KOUTSOPOULOS 860-986-8126
 
Monday July 14, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 2: Monday-Thursday 5:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 2: Monday-Thursday 6:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 1
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 2
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Aqua Zumba Summer - Aqua Zumba Summer
AQUA ZUMBA®Perfect for those looking to make a splash by adding a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise to their fitness routine.Aqua Zumba® blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss!There is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba® class so you can really let loose. Water creates natural resistance, which means every step is more challenging and helps tone your muscles.12 ClassesInstructor: Eliza's Energy Source Staff
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
Tuesday July 15, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 2: Monday-Thursday 5:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:05 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lexie - Tuesdays 5:35pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 2: Monday-Thursday 6:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Girls Across the River Basketball League - Girls Age 11 to 13
Girls Middle School Basketball Summer Recreation League Tuesday & Thursday Night is Girls Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with Inspire Girls Basketball to offer a Summer Basketball League at Hockanum Park. The league will practice on Tuesday nights or make up games and Thursday Nights will be games.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT AND PRE-REGISTERAGE: 11 (by 12/31/25) to 13 (as of 1/1/25)                FEE:  $25       Max: 60 players        Site:  Hockanum Park High Street Basketball Courts                         1st practice:  Tuesday, July 8th                                        Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Tuesday and Thursdays:  July 7th to August 14th Games:  Evenings at Hockanum Park.  Some games will be against and in Hartford
 
6:10 PM - 6:40 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lexie - Tuesdays 6:10pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
Wednesday July 16, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 5:00pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 2: Monday-Thursday 5:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:05 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 5:35pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 2: Monday-Thursday 6:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 1
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 2
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:10 PM - 6:40 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 6:10pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Aqua Zumba Summer - Aqua Zumba Summer
AQUA ZUMBA®Perfect for those looking to make a splash by adding a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise to their fitness routine.Aqua Zumba® blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss!There is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba® class so you can really let loose. Water creates natural resistance, which means every step is more challenging and helps tone your muscles.12 ClassesInstructor: Eliza's Energy Source Staff
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 6:45pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
Thursday July 17, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Sounds of Summer - Rain Location - Sean Dwyer - 860-291-7171
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 2: Monday-Thursday 5:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Semi-Private Swim Lessons Summer Season 2025 - Summer Session 2: Monday-Thursday 6:30pm
Semi-Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Semi-Private swim lessons include four 30 minute classes of instruction.Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended.  There is one makeup date built into each session for inclement weather or cancellation by East Hartford Parks & Recreation.  Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about semi-private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Girls Across the River Basketball League - Girls Age 11 to 13
Girls Middle School Basketball Summer Recreation League Tuesday & Thursday Night is Girls Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with Inspire Girls Basketball to offer a Summer Basketball League at Hockanum Park. The league will practice on Tuesday nights or make up games and Thursday Nights will be games.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT AND PRE-REGISTERAGE: 11 (by 12/31/25) to 13 (as of 1/1/25)                FEE:  $25       Max: 60 players        Site:  Hockanum Park High Street Basketball Courts                         1st practice:  Tuesday, July 8th                                        Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Tuesday and Thursdays:  July 7th to August 14th Games:  Evenings at Hockanum Park.  Some games will be against and in Hartford
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Softball - Diane Lucas 860-569-3796
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 2
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
Friday July 18, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
Saturday July 19, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Fellowship picnic/ Smellings 8605022464
 
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Jocelyn Boyd-Reese
 
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM    Pool Party Rentals Goldstar Pool - Goldstar Pool Party Rental AM
Have your child's birthday party at our Lord or Goldstar Pools!Your 2 hour party time includes exclusive access to the pool and pool deck/grass area for food, drink, presents, etc.  We provide 2 American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising the children.  Party includes a 15 minute set-up time...please be there to set up no earlier than 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM respectively.  All parties must be cleaned up by 12:45 PM and 7:15 PM respectively. We provide tables and seating for a maximum of 15 children. Party must stay inside pool area.  You may bring in your own food & cake, drinks, tablewares, presents, etc.  Only children are permitted to swim in the pool.  Flotation devices are not permitted including tubes and floaties.  If a lifejacket must be worn, it must be stamped "Coast Guard Approved".  No refunds will be issued for no shows.Inclement weather policyThe Head Guard/Assistant Head Guard will make all weather related decisions with regards to cancellations and will contact you no later than 8:45 AM the day of your event for morning parties and no later than 3:00 PM for afternoon parties if we need to cancel due inclement weather.  We make every effort to hold parties and they will be held on cloudy/cool days.  Refunds may be pro-rated as necessary based on weather conditions if a party has to be cancelled during the event.  If your party is cancelled due to weather your makeup date will be the following day on Sunday at the same time.   If we are unable to reschedule your event, you will receive a full refund. Rental must be purchased by 12pm on the Tuesday prior to the scheduled party date.
 
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM    Family Picnic / Willie hawley 860-477-7382
 
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Family Event-Yari Morales-8603382859
 
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Birthday Party-Christina Houle-8609166894
 
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Birthday Party-Ivan Mendoza-860-212-7818
 
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Baby Shower-Dawn Arel-Jones-8609823888
 
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM    Pool Party Rentals Goldstar Pool - Goldstar Pool Party Rental PM
Have your child's birthday party at our Lord or Goldstar Pools!Your 2 hour party time includes exclusive access to the pool and pool deck/grass area for food, drink, presents, etc.  We provide 2 American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising the children.  Party includes a 15 minute set-up time...please be there to set up no earlier than 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM respectively.  All parties must be cleaned up by 12:45 PM and 7:15 PM respectively. We provide tables and seating for a maximum of 15 children. Party must stay inside pool area.  You may bring in your own food & cake, drinks, tablewares, presents, etc.  Only children are permitted to swim in the pool.  Flotation devices are not permitted including tubes and floaties.  If a lifejacket must be worn, it must be stamped "Coast Guard Approved".  No refunds will be issued for no shows.Inclement weather policyThe Head Guard/Assistant Head Guard will make all weather related decisions with regards to cancellations and will contact you no later than 8:45 AM the day of your event for morning parties and no later than 3:00 PM for afternoon parties if we need to cancel due inclement weather.  We make every effort to hold parties and they will be held on cloudy/cool days.  Refunds may be pro-rated as necessary based on weather conditions if a party has to be cancelled during the event.  If your party is cancelled due to weather your makeup date will be the following day on Sunday at the same time.   If we are unable to reschedule your event, you will receive a full refund. Rental must be purchased by 12pm on the Tuesday prior to the scheduled party date.
 
Sunday July 20, 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Baby Shower/Hernandez 8607197741
 
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Cookout- Harry Bates (8609208304)
 
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Birthday Party-Laura Woodson-8608049552
 
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Family Reunion-Taunya Foley-8603181862
 
Monday July 21, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 1
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 2
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Aqua Zumba Summer - Aqua Zumba Summer
AQUA ZUMBA®Perfect for those looking to make a splash by adding a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise to their fitness routine.Aqua Zumba® blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss!There is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba® class so you can really let loose. Water creates natural resistance, which means every step is more challenging and helps tone your muscles.12 ClassesInstructor: Eliza's Energy Source Staff
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
Tuesday July 22, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:05 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lexie - Tuesdays 5:35pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Girls Across the River Basketball League - Girls Age 11 to 13
Girls Middle School Basketball Summer Recreation League Tuesday & Thursday Night is Girls Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with Inspire Girls Basketball to offer a Summer Basketball League at Hockanum Park. The league will practice on Tuesday nights or make up games and Thursday Nights will be games.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT AND PRE-REGISTERAGE: 11 (by 12/31/25) to 13 (as of 1/1/25)                FEE:  $25       Max: 60 players        Site:  Hockanum Park High Street Basketball Courts                         1st practice:  Tuesday, July 8th                                        Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Tuesday and Thursdays:  July 7th to August 14th Games:  Evenings at Hockanum Park.  Some games will be against and in Hartford
 
6:10 PM - 6:40 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lexie - Tuesdays 6:10pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
Wednesday July 23, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 5:00pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:05 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 5:35pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 1
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 2
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:10 PM - 6:40 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 6:10pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Aqua Zumba Summer - Aqua Zumba Summer
AQUA ZUMBA®Perfect for those looking to make a splash by adding a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise to their fitness routine.Aqua Zumba® blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss!There is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba® class so you can really let loose. Water creates natural resistance, which means every step is more challenging and helps tone your muscles.12 ClassesInstructor: Eliza's Energy Source Staff
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 6:45pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
Thursday July 24, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Sounds of Summer - Rain Location - Sean Dwyer - 860-291-7171
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Girls Across the River Basketball League - Girls Age 11 to 13
Girls Middle School Basketball Summer Recreation League Tuesday & Thursday Night is Girls Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with Inspire Girls Basketball to offer a Summer Basketball League at Hockanum Park. The league will practice on Tuesday nights or make up games and Thursday Nights will be games.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT AND PRE-REGISTERAGE: 11 (by 12/31/25) to 13 (as of 1/1/25)                FEE:  $25       Max: 60 players        Site:  Hockanum Park High Street Basketball Courts                         1st practice:  Tuesday, July 8th                                        Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Tuesday and Thursdays:  July 7th to August 14th Games:  Evenings at Hockanum Park.  Some games will be against and in Hartford
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
Friday July 25, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
Saturday July 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Family Reunion-KionnaOwens-860-805-5414-60 People
 
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM    CFM Picnic Salema Davis 3475171879
 
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM    Pool Party Rentals Goldstar Pool - Goldstar Pool Party Rental AM
Have your child's birthday party at our Lord or Goldstar Pools!Your 2 hour party time includes exclusive access to the pool and pool deck/grass area for food, drink, presents, etc.  We provide 2 American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising the children.  Party includes a 15 minute set-up time...please be there to set up no earlier than 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM respectively.  All parties must be cleaned up by 12:45 PM and 7:15 PM respectively. We provide tables and seating for a maximum of 15 children. Party must stay inside pool area.  You may bring in your own food & cake, drinks, tablewares, presents, etc.  Only children are permitted to swim in the pool.  Flotation devices are not permitted including tubes and floaties.  If a lifejacket must be worn, it must be stamped "Coast Guard Approved".  No refunds will be issued for no shows.Inclement weather policyThe Head Guard/Assistant Head Guard will make all weather related decisions with regards to cancellations and will contact you no later than 8:45 AM the day of your event for morning parties and no later than 3:00 PM for afternoon parties if we need to cancel due inclement weather.  We make every effort to hold parties and they will be held on cloudy/cool days.  Refunds may be pro-rated as necessary based on weather conditions if a party has to be cancelled during the event.  If your party is cancelled due to weather your makeup date will be the following day on Sunday at the same time.   If we are unable to reschedule your event, you will receive a full refund. Rental must be purchased by 12pm on the Tuesday prior to the scheduled party date.
 
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM    Pool Party Rentals Lord Pool - Lord Pool Party Rental AM
Have your child's birthday party at our Lord or Goldstar Pools!Your 2 hour party time includes exclusive access to the pool and pool deck/grass area for food, drink, presents, etc.  We provide 2 American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising the children.  Party includes a 15 minute set-up time...please be there to set up no earlier than 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM respectively.  All parties must be cleaned up by 12:45 PM and 7:15 PM respectively. We provide tables and seating for a maximum of 15 children. Party must stay inside pool area.  You may bring in your own food & cake, drinks, tablewares, presents, etc.  Only children are permitted to swim in the pool.  Flotation devices are not permitted including tubes and floaties.  If a lifejacket must be worn, it must be stamped "Coast Guard Approved".  No refunds will be issued for no shows.Inclement weather policy  The Head Guard/Assistant Head Guard will make all weather related decisions with regards to cancellations and will contact you no later than 8:45 AM the day of your event for morning parties and no later than 3:00 PM for afternoon parties if we need to cancel due inclement weather.  We make every effort to hold parties and they will be held on cloudy/cool days.  Refunds may be pro-rated as necessary based on weather conditions if a party has to be cancelled during the event.  If your party is cancelled due to weather your makeup date will be the following day on Sunday at the same time.   If we are unable to reschedule your event, you will receive a full refund.Rental must be purchased by 12pm on the Tuesday prior to the scheduled party date.
 
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM    Family Reunion-Edwin Marrero-8603313274
 
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Christopher Okeke 860
 
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Family Picnic-Shonda Hunter-706-536-1310-40 People
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Graduation Party-Candice Greene-8609833467
 
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM    Pool Party Rentals Goldstar Pool - Goldstar Pool Party Rental PM
Have your child's birthday party at our Lord or Goldstar Pools!Your 2 hour party time includes exclusive access to the pool and pool deck/grass area for food, drink, presents, etc.  We provide 2 American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising the children.  Party includes a 15 minute set-up time...please be there to set up no earlier than 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM respectively.  All parties must be cleaned up by 12:45 PM and 7:15 PM respectively. We provide tables and seating for a maximum of 15 children. Party must stay inside pool area.  You may bring in your own food & cake, drinks, tablewares, presents, etc.  Only children are permitted to swim in the pool.  Flotation devices are not permitted including tubes and floaties.  If a lifejacket must be worn, it must be stamped "Coast Guard Approved".  No refunds will be issued for no shows.Inclement weather policyThe Head Guard/Assistant Head Guard will make all weather related decisions with regards to cancellations and will contact you no later than 8:45 AM the day of your event for morning parties and no later than 3:00 PM for afternoon parties if we need to cancel due inclement weather.  We make every effort to hold parties and they will be held on cloudy/cool days.  Refunds may be pro-rated as necessary based on weather conditions if a party has to be cancelled during the event.  If your party is cancelled due to weather your makeup date will be the following day on Sunday at the same time.   If we are unable to reschedule your event, you will receive a full refund. Rental must be purchased by 12pm on the Tuesday prior to the scheduled party date.
 
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM    Pool Party Rentals Lord Pool - Lord Pool Party Rental PM
Have your child's birthday party at our Lord or Goldstar Pools!Your 2 hour party time includes exclusive access to the pool and pool deck/grass area for food, drink, presents, etc.  We provide 2 American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising the children.  Party includes a 15 minute set-up time...please be there to set up no earlier than 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM respectively.  All parties must be cleaned up by 12:45 PM and 7:15 PM respectively. We provide tables and seating for a maximum of 15 children. Party must stay inside pool area.  You may bring in your own food & cake, drinks, tablewares, presents, etc.  Only children are permitted to swim in the pool.  Flotation devices are not permitted including tubes and floaties.  If a lifejacket must be worn, it must be stamped "Coast Guard Approved".  No refunds will be issued for no shows.Inclement weather policy  The Head Guard/Assistant Head Guard will make all weather related decisions with regards to cancellations and will contact you no later than 8:45 AM the day of your event for morning parties and no later than 3:00 PM for afternoon parties if we need to cancel due inclement weather.  We make every effort to hold parties and they will be held on cloudy/cool days.  Refunds may be pro-rated as necessary based on weather conditions if a party has to be cancelled during the event.  If your party is cancelled due to weather your makeup date will be the following day on Sunday at the same time.   If we are unable to reschedule your event, you will receive a full refund.Rental must be purchased by 12pm on the Tuesday prior to the scheduled party date.
 
Sunday July 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Crystal Glasscock (Diane's Helping Hands)-Appreciation Picnic- 860209-507
 
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM    JESSICA SOTO 860-338-0107
 
Monday July 28, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 1
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 2
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Aqua Zumba Summer - Aqua Zumba Summer
AQUA ZUMBA®Perfect for those looking to make a splash by adding a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise to their fitness routine.Aqua Zumba® blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss!There is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba® class so you can really let loose. Water creates natural resistance, which means every step is more challenging and helps tone your muscles.12 ClassesInstructor: Eliza's Energy Source Staff
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
Tuesday July 29, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:05 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lexie - Tuesdays 5:35pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Girls Across the River Basketball League - Girls Age 11 to 13
Girls Middle School Basketball Summer Recreation League Tuesday & Thursday Night is Girls Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with Inspire Girls Basketball to offer a Summer Basketball League at Hockanum Park. The league will practice on Tuesday nights or make up games and Thursday Nights will be games.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT AND PRE-REGISTERAGE: 11 (by 12/31/25) to 13 (as of 1/1/25)                FEE:  $25       Max: 60 players        Site:  Hockanum Park High Street Basketball Courts                         1st practice:  Tuesday, July 8th                                        Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Tuesday and Thursdays:  July 7th to August 14th Games:  Evenings at Hockanum Park.  Some games will be against and in Hartford
 
6:10 PM - 6:40 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lexie - Tuesdays 6:10pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
Wednesday July 30, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 5:00pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:05 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 5:35pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 1
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Boys Summer Middle School Basketball League - Division 2
Monday & Wednesday Night is Boys Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with two local non-profits, The Missing Piece and Set the Pace to offer a Summer Basketball League at McAuliffe Park. The league will be offered on Mondays with make ups on Wednesday Nights.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT.   Division 1:    Grade: Completed 5&6                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players       Division 2:    Grade: Completed 7&8                FEE:  $35                   Max: 60 players Site:  McAuliffe Park – Courts 1 and 2              Must pre-register to play Player Evaluation:  Wednesday, July 2nd                                Time:  6 to 8pmTeam Selection:  Monday, July 7th                                          Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Monday and Wednesdays:  July 9th to August 6th            Game Time:  5, 6, or 7 pmPlayoffs:  Week of August 11th
 
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM    Annual Mtg & Video Showing, Greer Cunningham 860-918-5027
 
6:10 PM - 6:40 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 6:10pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Aqua Zumba Summer - Aqua Zumba Summer
AQUA ZUMBA®Perfect for those looking to make a splash by adding a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise to their fitness routine.Aqua Zumba® blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss!There is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba® class so you can really let loose. Water creates natural resistance, which means every step is more challenging and helps tone your muscles.12 ClassesInstructor: Eliza's Energy Source Staff
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM    Private Swim Lessons Summer Season - Summer Season with Lourdes Wednesdays - 6:45pm
Private lessons are available for ages 4 and up.  All lessons are instructed by one of our qualified swim lesson instructors.  Private swim lessons include six 30 minute classes of one-on-one personalized instruction. Private/Semi-Private Swim Lesson Policies: Please make sure to arrive to your swim lesson on time, dressed in a swimsuit and ready to begin at the scheduled start time.  The lessons will end at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the swimmer was late getting started. All lesson dates must be attended. Please refer to our refund policy for additional information.   Please note that, for each season, private and semi-private swim lesson registration is limited to one time slot and one instructor per individual per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  If you register for more than one spot, the additional registration will be removed, and you will only receive an account credit, not a refund. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to helping you or your child achieve swimming success this season!Questions about private swim lessons should be directed to the East Hartford Parks & Recreation office at 860-291-7160.
 
Thursday July 31, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Camp Beatbox Performance
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Mornings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Sounds of Summer - Rain Location - Sean Dwyer - 860-291-7171
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Preschool Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Waterbabies Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:05 PM - 5:45 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 1 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:35 PM - 6:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 2 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 3 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 4 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Girls Across the River Basketball League - Girls Age 11 to 13
Girls Middle School Basketball Summer Recreation League Tuesday & Thursday Night is Girls Basketball Nights in East Hartford.  Parks and Recreation will be partnering with Inspire Girls Basketball to offer a Summer Basketball League at Hockanum Park. The league will practice on Tuesday nights or make up games and Thursday Nights will be games.  MUST BE AN EAST HARTFORD RESIDENT AND PRE-REGISTERAGE: 11 (by 12/31/25) to 13 (as of 1/1/25)                FEE:  $25       Max: 60 players        Site:  Hockanum Park High Street Basketball Courts                         1st practice:  Tuesday, July 8th                                        Time:  6 to 8pm Season:   Tuesday and Thursdays:  July 7th to August 14th Games:  Evenings at Hockanum Park.  Some games will be against and in Hartford
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Adult Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 5 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
6:35 PM - 7:15 PM    Summer Group Swim Lessons 2025 - Level 6 Evenings Session 3
We are proud to be an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program for ages 6 months and up.  Swimming lessons are an essential part of a persons education.  Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience.  In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime.  Our Learn-To-Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.Level RequirementsLevel descriptions can be found below. If a participant is registered for a class more advanced than their ability, instructors will let you know on the first day of class. Participants may not remain in a class that is unsafe for their ability level. Every attempt will be made to transfer your registration to an appropriate level class during the same session.  SWIM LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS WATERBABIESOpen to children ages 6 months to 3 years (with parent). Parents and children participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more. PRESCHOOL Open to children ages 4 & 5. Children independently participate in guided practice sessions that help them learn elementary skills, including bubble blowing, front/back kicking, front/back floating, underwater exploration and more.LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills: Open to children ages 6 & up. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. At this level, basic aquatic skills are taught including front/back floats, kicking actions, gliding, bobs and more. LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Teaching of fundamental skills that will be used throughout the Learn to Swim program. Swimmers will learn to float without support, and will begin to move through the water independently. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development: Build on previously learned skills taught by providing additional guided practice. Begin to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke on their own. LEVEL 4 Stroke Development: Develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned thus far and improve other aquatic skills. Swimmers continue to learn new strokes: side-stroke, back-crawl, and will start to develop the breast- stroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at the wall are explored. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement: Coordination & refinement of strokes. Refine performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke), flip turns, increase endurance & distances. LEVEL 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refine strokes so participants can swim with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Personal Water Safety and Fitness Swimming are additional focuses of the class. TEEN/ADULT Ages 15 and up.  For adults of all ability levels.  Instructor will tailor classes to suit the individual needs of each participant.
 
Friday August 1, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Camp Sunburst Rain Location
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM    Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp
Explorer camp for children entering 5-6 grade. Location: will be held at McAuliffe Park, 50 Remington Rd. ***On inclement weather days, camp will be held at Sunset Ridge Middle School, using the Silver Lane Entrance. Drop off and pick up will be at the gymnasium entrance. Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: $30 additional fee
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp
Open to children who are entering 3-4 grade. Location: Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Drop off and pick up are located at the playscape. During inclement weather camp will use O'Connell School Gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 weeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 in addition to the regular camp fee. 
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2025
Open to children who are entering 1-2 grade.  Location: Goodwin Park, using the Goodwin School Entrance, 1235 Forbes St., pick-up and drop-off at the school's rear parking lot. During inclement weather, camp will go inside the gymnasium. Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100Extended Camp Hours:  7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Extended care is an additional fee of $30.
 
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM    Teen Camp - Teen Camp
Teen Camp is open to children entering 7-9 grade. Location: Hockanum Park 356 High St* During inclement weather, camp will be in the Early Childhood Learning Center Gymnasium Regular Camp Hours:8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $100 WeeklyExtended Camp Hours:7:30 - 8:30 a.m.3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $30 additional fee. 
 
Saturday August 2, 2025
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM    Pool Party Rentals Goldstar Pool - Goldstar Pool Party Rental AM
Have your child's birthday party at our Lord or Goldstar Pools!Your 2 hour party time includes exclusive access to the pool and pool deck/grass area for food, drink, presents, etc.  We provide 2 American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising the children.  Party includes a 15 minute set-up time...please be there to set up no earlier than 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM respectively.  All parties must be cleaned up by 12:45 PM and 7:15 PM respectively. We provide tables and seating for a maximum of 15 children. Party must stay inside pool area.  You may bring in your own food & cake, drinks, tablewares, presents, etc.  Only children are permitted to swim in the pool.  Flotation devices are not permitted including tubes and floaties.  If a lifejacket must be worn, it must be stamped "Coast Guard Approved".  No refunds will be issued for no shows.Inclement weather policyThe Head Guard/Assistant Head Guard will make all weather related decisions with regards to cancellations and will contact you no later than 8:45 AM the day of your event for morning parties and no later than 3:00 PM for afternoon parties if we need to cancel due inclement weather.  We make every effort to hold parties and they will be held on cloudy/cool days.  Refunds may be pro-rated as necessary based on weather conditions if a party has to be cancelled during the event.  If your party is cancelled due to weather your makeup date will be the following day on Sunday at the same time.   If we are unable to reschedule your event, you will receive a full refund. Rental must be purchased by 12pm on the Tuesday prior to the scheduled party date.
 
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM    Pool Party Rentals Lord Pool - Lord Pool Party Rental AM
Have your child's birthday party at our Lord or Goldstar Pools!Your 2 hour party time includes exclusive access to the pool and pool deck/grass area for food, drink, presents, etc.  We provide 2 American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising the children.  Party includes a 15 minute set-up time...please be there to set up no earlier than 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM respectively.  All parties must be cleaned up by 12:45 PM and 7:15 PM respectively. We provide tables and seating for a maximum of 15 children. Party must stay inside pool area.  You may bring in your own food & cake, drinks, tablewares, presents, etc.  Only children are permitted to swim in the pool.  Flotation devices are not permitted including tubes and floaties.  If a lifejacket must be worn, it must be stamped "Coast Guard Approved".  No refunds will be issued for no shows.Inclement weather policy  The Head Guard/Assistant Head Guard will make all weather related decisions with regards to cancellations and will contact you no later than 8:45 AM the day of your event for morning parties and no later than 3:00 PM for afternoon parties if we need to cancel due inclement weather.  We make every effort to hold parties and they will be held on cloudy/cool days.  Refunds may be pro-rated as necessary based on weather conditions if a party has to be cancelled during the event.  If your party is cancelled due to weather your makeup date will be the following day on Sunday at the same time.   If we are unable to reschedule your event, you will receive a full refund.Rental must be purchased by 12pm on the Tuesday prior to the scheduled party date.
 
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Family Reunion/Mother'sB'Day-Carlos Diaz-860-938-0852- 50 People
 
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Casa De Adoracion Un Nuevo Comienzo-Migdalia Rosario-8604786883
 
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM    Pool Party Rentals Goldstar Pool - Goldstar Pool Party Rental PM
Have your child's birthday party at our Lord or Goldstar Pools!Your 2 hour party time includes exclusive access to the pool and pool deck/grass area for food, drink, presents, etc.  We provide 2 American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising the children.  Party includes a 15 minute set-up time...please be there to set up no earlier than 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM respectively.  All parties must be cleaned up by 12:45 PM and 7:15 PM respectively. We provide tables and seating for a maximum of 15 children. Party must stay inside pool area.  You may bring in your own food & cake, drinks, tablewares, presents, etc.  Only children are permitted to swim in the pool.  Flotation devices are not permitted including tubes and floaties.  If a lifejacket must be worn, it must be stamped "Coast Guard Approved".  No refunds will be issued for no shows.Inclement weather policyThe Head Guard/Assistant Head Guard will make all weather related decisions with regards to cancellations and will contact you no later than 8:45 AM the day of your event for morning parties and no later than 3:00 PM for afternoon parties if we need to cancel due inclement weather.  We make every effort to hold parties and they will be held on cloudy/cool days.  Refunds may be pro-rated as necessary based on weather conditions if a party has to be cancelled during the event.  If your party is cancelled due to weather your makeup date will be the following day on Sunday at the same time.   If we are unable to reschedule your event, you will receive a full refund. Rental must be purchased by 12pm on the Tuesday prior to the scheduled party date.
 
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM    Pool Party Rentals Lord Pool - Lord Pool Party Rental PM
Have your child's birthday party at our Lord or Goldstar Pools!Your 2 hour party time includes exclusive access to the pool and pool deck/grass area for food, drink, presents, etc.  We provide 2 American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising the children.  Party includes a 15 minute set-up time...please be there to set up no earlier than 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM respectively.  All parties must be cleaned up by 12:45 PM and 7:15 PM respectively. We provide tables and seating for a maximum of 15 children. Party must stay inside pool area.  You may bring in your own food & cake, drinks, tablewares, presents, etc.  Only children are permitted to swim in the pool.  Flotation devices are not permitted including tubes and floaties.  If a lifejacket must be worn, it must be stamped "Coast Guard Approved".  No refunds will be issued for no shows.Inclement weather policy  The Head Guard/Assistant Head Guard will make all weather related decisions with regards to cancellations and will contact you no later than 8:45 AM the day of your event for morning parties and no later than 3:00 PM for afternoon parties if we need to cancel due inclement weather.  We make every effort to hold parties and they will be held on cloudy/cool days.  Refunds may be pro-rated as necessary based on weather conditions if a party has to be cancelled during the event.  If your party is cancelled due to weather your makeup date will be the following day on Sunday at the same time.   If we are unable to reschedule your event, you will receive a full refund.Rental must be purchased by 12pm on the Tuesday prior to the scheduled party date.