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:

1: Jan. 19 - Feb. 14 (7:00 - 7:40 pm; Levels offered PB, B, AB, I
2: March 6 - 29 (6:00 - 6:40 pm); Levels offered PB, B, AB, I
3: March 6 - 29 (6:50 - 7:30 pm); Levels offered PB, B, AB, I, S
4: April 10 - May 10 (6:00 - 6:40 pm); Levels offered PB, B, AB, I
5: April 10 - May 10 (6:50 - 7:30 pm); Levels offered PB, B, AB, I, S
(No 4/17, 4/19)

Who: Children ages 4 & up
Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Fees: $65/$50 w/ pool membership; $70 non-residents each session ($5 sibling discount)
Location: HK High School Pool
Instructor: Lisa Johnson, WSI and 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: Ages 9 - 36 months
Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: May 17 - June 12
Time: 6:30 - 7:00 pm
Fee: $60/$50 w/ pool membership (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Max. 25
Location: HK HS Pool
Instructor: Lisa Johnson, 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. 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 17 - June 12
Time: 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Fees: $60/$50 w/ pool membership (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Max. 12
Location: HK HS Pool
Instructor: Lisa Johnson, WSI

Aqua Aerobics

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

Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays
Session 1: January 18 - March 5 (No 2/20, 2/22)
Session 2: March 19 - May 2 (No 4/16, 4/18)
Session 3: May 14 - June 4 (No 5/28)
Times: 7:00 - 8:00 pm until 2/15 6:45 - 7:45 pm starting 2/27
Fees: $60/$50 ($30/$25 for Session 3) w/ pool membership and Sr. Citizens each session (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 7 Max. 25
Location: HK HS Pool
Instructor: Marilyn Wakefield

 

Senior Swim

Attention Senior Citizens! Come out for a lunch time swim on Fridays from 11:00 - 11:45 am starting March 2nd. You will feel great, look better, and have the opportunity to meet new friends. Please call Robyne at 345-8334 if you plan on attending that day.

 

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 5 - April 2 / Saturdays, March 24 & 3/31
Time: (M) 6:45 - 9:00 pm (S) 9:00 - 3:00 pm
Limit: Max. 10 (times may vary)
Location: HK HS Rm. C-101 / Pool
Fee: $190 (non-residents add $10)
Instructor: Robyne Brennan, LGT Instructor



Kayak Practice Sessions

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 18, January 8, 22, February 5, 19
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


Adult Swim Class

Have you always wanted to learn to swim, but never had an opportunity to take lessons? Learn all the basics including treading water, floating, and stroke development such as crawl, breast, side, and back. If you already know how to swim and want to advance your skills, this will help make you a stronger swimmer.

Who: High School and up
Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Session 1: January 19 - February 14
Session 2: March 6 - 29
Session 3: April 10 - May 10 (No 4/17, 4/19)
Session 4: May 17 - June 12
Time: 7:50 - 8:30 pm
Fee: $60/$50 w/ pool membership(non-residents add $10) each session
Location: HK HS Pool
Instructor: Josh Medeiros, WSI



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