Aquatic Programs

Children's Swim Lessons

Each session has a limited number of spots available for each level. 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. Levels and requirements are as follows:

• Pre-Beginner (PB): For ages 4 & up, has no experience swimming and needs a swimming aid.
  
  
• Beginner (B): Completed Pre-Beginner and can swim without a swimming aid.
  
  
• Advanced Beginner (AB): Completed Beginner & can swim the Crawl & Back Strokes.
  
  
• Intermediate (I): Completed AB and can swim Crawl, Back, & Elementary Back Strokes.
  
  
• Swimmer/Advanced Swimmer (S): Completed Intermediate and can swim Crawl, Back, Elementary Back, Breast, & Side Strokes.

I Jan. 19 - Feb. 11 7:00 - 7:40 pm PB, B, AB, I
II March 2 - 25 6:00 - 6:40 pm PB, B, AB, I
III March 2 - 25 6:50 - 7:30 pm PB, B, AB, I, S
IV April 20 - May 13 6:00 - 6:40 pm PB, B, AB, I
V April 20 - May 13 6:50 - 7:30 pm PB, B, AB, I, S

Who: Children ages 4 & up
Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Fees: $60/$50 w/ pool membership; $70 non-residents each session
Location: HK High School Pool

Toddler Swim Classes

I: 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.Class is for infants and toddlers ages 9 - 36 months. A parent/guardian must accompany their child in the water.

II: 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. 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. Child to teacher ratio is 3:1.

Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: May 20 - June 15
Session I: 6:30 - 7:00 pm (9-36 mos. with parent)
Session II: 7:00 - 7:30 pm (3 yr. olds without parent)
Fees: $60/$50 w/ pool membership ($70 for non-residents)
Limit: Max. 25 (Parent/Tot Swim) / Max. 12 (Pre-School Swim)
Location: HK HS Pool

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.

Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays
Session I: February 1 - March 17 (No 2/15, 2/17)
Session II: March 24 - May 10 (No 4/12, 4/14)
Session III: May 17 - June 7 (No 5/31)
Times: 7:00 - 8:00 pm until 2/10 / 6:45 - 7:45 pm starting 2/22
Fees: I & II: $60/$50 w/ pool membership and Sr. Citizens each session) III: $30 (non-res. add $10
Limit: Min. 7 Max. 25
Location: HK HS Pool
Instructors: Marilyn Wakefield

 

Senior Swim

Attention Senior Citizens! Come out for a lunch time swim on Fridays from 11:00 - 11:45 am starting January 22nd. You will feel great, look better, and have the opportunity to meet new friends. Please call 345-8334 if you plan on attending.

 

Lifeguard Training

Become a certified Lifeguard! Students will also become certified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, & Standard First Aid. Fee includes book, pocket mask, & certifications. Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously of crawl & breast strokes; swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet, & swim back with object.

Who: Students ages 15 & up
Meets: Mondays, March 2 - 30 / Saturdays, March 21 & 28
Time: (M) 6:45 - 9:00 pm (S) 9:00 - 1:30 pm
Limit: Max. 10 (times may vary)
Location: HK HS Rm. C-101 / Pool
Fee: $180 (non-residents add $10)
Instructor: Robyne Brennan, LGT Instructor

Advanced Kayak Practices

This winter enjoy the warm pool waters to work on your rolling techniques or learn for the first time, rescue variations and scenarios, and advanced bracing techniques. Euro and traditional Greenland backgrounds, river or sea kayaks welcome. Instruction will be given upon request. For more information and how to register, please call Greg Paquin or Kayak Waveology at 860-304-4000 or e-mail coach@ kayakwaveology.com.

Meets: Sundays
Dates: December 13, January 3, 17, February 14, 28
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: HK HS Pool
Supervisor: Gregory Paquin, local paddler, BCU 5 Star Sea, BCU Coach 3 T, ACA Advance Open Water, Sea Instructor SOLO, Wilderness First Aid

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 - one of the best forms of aerobic exercise. An excellent activity for anyone who wishes to get and stay fit. Masters provides a supportive environment designed to help swimmers improve fitness and/or train for specific goals and offers active support for a healthy lifestyle through friendship and camaraderie. Visit www.catswim.com for more info or contact Jim Grimaldi at 860-345-7540.

Who: Adults 18 and over
Meets: Mondays,Wednesdays & Fridays for 2 month periods (Jan./Feb, March/April, May/June)
Time: 6:00 – 7:15 am
Location: HK HS Pool
Fee: $75 each session w/ pool memb. (CT Masters Swimming Memb. required, $45 annual fee)

More Aquatics...please see Other Activities page for pool schedule