Aquatic Programs

Swim Lesson Registration:
Registrations for Children's Swim Lessons (age 4 & up) will be accepted by mail or walk-ins only beginning May 9th for Residents
and May 16th for Non-Residents. Phone registrations will be accepted after May 23rd.

Children's Swim Lessons
Each session has a limited number of spots available for each level. Levels and requirements are as follows: Please note: your child must be able to go in the water with our swim instructors, not a parent. Please make sure your child is ready to take lessons. There are no refunds once a program begins.

• Pre-Beginner (PB): For ages 4 & up, has no experience swimming (cannot swim without an aid). Must be able to participate in a group instructional setting.
  
• Beginner (B): Completed Pre-Beginner, can swim the dog paddle without aid, and can float on back with an aid.
  
• Advanced Beginner (AB): Completed Beginner or can swim the Crawl & Back Strokes.
  
• Intermediate (I): Completed AB or can swim Crawl, Back, & Elementary Back Strokes.
  
• Swimmer (S): Completed Intermediate or can swim Crawl, Back, Elementary Back, Breast, & Side Strokes.

Summer Camp Participants:
* If your child is in summer camp and you are signing up for lessons, there will be slots availabe in sessions 3, 6, 9, & 11. Campers will be walked to the pool during that time slot. These will be the only slots available for summer camp participants.

MORNING SESSIONS

6/27 - 7/8 (No 7/4)
Session 1: 9:00 - 9:40 am; PB, B, AB, I, S
Session 2: 9:50 - 10:30 am; PB, B, AB, I, S
Session 3: 10:40 - 11:20 am; *camp/all levels

7/11 - 7/22
Session 4: 9:00 - 9:40 am; PB, B, AB, I, S
Session 5: 9:50 - 10:30 am; PB, B, AB, I, S
Session 6: 10:40 - 11:20 am; *camp/all levels

7/25 - 8/5
Session 7: 9:00 - 9:40 am; PB, B, AB, I, S
Session 8: 9:50 - 10:30 am; PB, B, AB, I, S
Session 9: 10:40 - 11:20 am; *camp/all levels

8/8 - 8/12 (one week session)
Session 10: 9:50 - 10:30 am; PB, B, AB, I, S
Session 11: 10:40 - 11:20 am; *camp/all levels


Who: Children ages 4 & up
Meets: Monday - Friday (No 7/4)
Fees:
$80 / $65 w/ new pool membership each for sessions 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9
$72 / $59 w/ new pool membership each for sessions 1, 2, or 3
$40 / $33 w/ new pool membership each for sessions 10 or 11
New - sibling discount $10
Instructor: Lisa Johnson, WSI


EVENING SESSIONS

6/27 - 7/25 (No 7/4)
A 6:00 - 6:40 pm; PB, B, AB, I
B 6:50 - 7:30 pm; PB, B, AB, I, S

Who: Children ages 4 & up
Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays
Fees: $65 / $50 w/ new pool membership (non-residents add $10)
New - sibling discount $5
Instructor: Lisa Johnson, WSI

 

Parent / Tot Swim (spring class)

An excellent opportunity for parents to acquaint their child with the water and begin the development of their swimming techniques. What a great way to socialize and build self-confidence. A parent/guardian must accompany their child in the water.

Who: Ages 9 - 36 months
Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: May 19 - June 14
Time: 6:30 - 7:00 pm
Fee: $60/$50 w/ pool membership (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Max. 25
Location: HK HS Pool
Instructor: Aquatic Staff

Parent/Tot Swim

An excellent opportunity for parents to acquaint their child with the water and begin the development of their swimming techniques. What a great way to socialize and build self confidence. A parent/guardian must accompany their child in the water.

Who: Children ages 9 mos. to 3 years
Meets: Thursdays
Dates: June 30 - August 4
Time: 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Fees: $48/$40 w/ new pool membership (non-residents add $10)
Location: HK HS Pool
Instructor: Lisa Johnson, WSI

Pre-School Swim (spring class)

Has your child graduated from our parent/tot swim classes, but is too young for our group lessons? This is the perfect opportunity for your toddler to start swim lessons. Class is for children who are age three. In order to participate, your child must be able to partake in a group instructional setting. Parents will not be in the water.

Who: Toddlers age 3
Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: May 19 - June 14
Time: 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Fees: $60/$50 w/ pool membership (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Max. 12
Location: HK HS Pool
Instructor: Josh Medeiros, WSI

Pre-School Swim

Has your child graduated from our parent/tot swim classes, but is too young for our group lessons? This is the perfect opportunity for your toddler to start swim lessons. In order to participate, your child must be able to partake in a group instructional setting. Parents will not be in the water.

Who: Boys and girls ages 3 - 4
Meets: Monday - Friday
Dates: August 8 - 12
Time: 9:00 - 9:30 am
Fee: $40/$33 with new pool membership (non-residents add $10)
Location: HK HS Pool
Instructor: Aquatic Staff

Summer Swim Team

What a fun way to enjoy and be introduced to competitive swimming. Children must be able to swim one lap of front crawl and back stroke to qualify. Teams will compete against other summer swim teams in the area. To register, please to to www.catswim.com or click here for a USA Swimming form.

Who: Boys and girls ages 6 - 17
Meets: Monday - Friday (No Wed.)
Dates: June 27 (evaluations) / June 28 - July 29
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Fee: $100, inlcudes US and CT Swimming
Location: HK HS Pool
Coaches: CAT USS Certified Coaches

Lifeguard Training

Become certified in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Standard First Aid. Fee includes book, pocket masks, and certifications.
Must be able to swim 300 yards consecutively of front crawl and breast strokes.

Who: Students ages 15 & up
Meets: Monday - Friday
Dates: July 5 - 15
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Location: HK HS Pool
Fee: $180 (non-residents add $10)
Instructors: Robyne Brennan, LGT Insturctor / Lisa Johnson, LGT Instructor and WSI

Aqua Aerobics

Feel great, look better, and have fun with this cardiovascular workout designed for all ages & fitness levels. No special equipment or swimming skills required. This free-style class will include a variety of styles such as kickboxing, water walking, spinning, and more. Noodles, kickboards, and hand-buoys are used for a total body workout. Please pre-register.

Session 1: Mondays & Wednesdays, May 16 - June 6 (No 5/30)
Session 2: Thursdays, June 23 - July 28
Time: 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Fee: $30 / 25 with new pool membership / Srs. over 60 each session (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 7 Max. 25
Location: HK HS Pool
Instructors: Marilyn Wakefield

Cougar Aquatic Team

CAT, a competitive USA swimming program based in Haddam-Killingworth for 20 years, offers athletes the opportunity to succeed at the highest achievable level in swimming. In addition to individualized and group training, CAT offers challenges, support and encouragement for every swimmer. Swimmers compete in USA meets at the state, regional, and national levels. With multiple subdivisions, CAT has the ability to train all levels. Practices are M-F at 5 pm and weekend mornings. For more information or to register online, please visit www.catswim.com, or contact head coach Mike Krajewski at 860-638-7327 or coach.mikek@yahoo.com.




Masters Swimming for Adults

Designed for swimmers of all levels and abilities, HK Masters Swim Club provides individualized workouts and instruction to meet each person’s fitness goals. Open to adult swimmers (fitness, triathlete, competitive, non-competitive) who are dedicated to improving their fitness through swimming. Call Jim Grimaldi at 345-7540 for info.

Who: Adults 18 and over
Meets: 3 mornings a week (TBD)
Dates: May - June / July - August (TBD)
Time: 6:00 – 7:15 am
Location: HK HS Pool
Fee: $75 each 2-month session w/ pool memb. (CT Masters Swimming Memb. required, $40 annual fee)