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Tuesday July 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
Wednesday July 15, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM    Aquatic Intervals for All - Aquatic Intervals for All
All around water fitness workout, easy on the joints and helps build strength for any age. Adaptable to fitness levels. Join Cindy for a great water workout class!Registration for the Summer Program at Ocean Beach includes parking for the class.*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Wednesdays @ 10AM - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Wednesdays @ 10 AM - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Wednesdays @ 10AM - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Preschool Swimming Lessons - Wednesday (7/8-8/12) 5:30-6:00pm
Parents must be in the water with their child for all Pre-school Aquatics Levels. These are designed to teach participants water safety as well as swimming skills that will help them to excel in our Level 1 Youth swimming lessons. Pre-school Aquatics Level 1:Orients children to the Aquatic Environment and teaches them the basic aquatic skillsPre-school Aquatics Level 2:Build on and improve skills learned in Preschool Aquatics Level 1. Increase knowledge of water safety topics introduced in Preschool Aquatics Level 1Pre-school Aquatics Level 3:Increase proficiency and build on the basic aquatic skills learned in Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 and 2. Reinforce water safety concepts and skills introduced in earlier levels and introduce additional water safety topics*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 6 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12) Fitness Swimmer
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Kids Cooking Workshops - Boba Tea
A kids cooking workshop. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration and bring a hat and apron to class.GIRLS Age 5-14 who have never participated before can apply for a voucher to participate for FREE. To apply fill out an application here: https://form.jotform.com/253643503356052
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Adult Swimming - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
The New London Recreation Department offers classes to adults with a Certified Water Safety Instructors to accommodate any swimming ability.  *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
Thursday July 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Sweet Skills - Baking Class - Sweet Skills - Baking Class
Participants will learn essential kitchen safety, proper measuring techniques, mixing methods, and basic baking and decorating skills. Each class includes a complete recipe such as cookies, banana break, cupcakes or a simple candy making project.
 
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM    Aqua Tai Chi - Aqua Tai Chi
Come experience Tai Chi movement in the water! This gentle water flow class is designed for any fitness level, from beginner to any previous Tai-Chi practice. Class includes warm up, qi- gong, general flow movement series, cardio-zen opportunities, and floating relaxation.Registration for the Summer Program at Ocean Beach includes parking for the class.*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
Friday July 17, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Birthday party
 
Monday July 20, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Baby and Me - Baby and Me - MONDAYS @ 5:30-6:00 PM - July through August
The goal of the class is to help make the child comfortable in the water. Parents will be in the water with their child 1:1. Children will participate in activities with songs, jumping into the water as able, using toys to have fun in the water,  45 min class*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Adult Swimming - Monday - (7/6-8/10)
The New London Recreation Department offers classes to adults with a Certified Water Safety Instructors to accommodate any swimming ability.  *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 6 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10) Fitness Swimmer
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
Tuesday July 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
Wednesday July 22, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM    Aquatic Intervals for All - Aquatic Intervals for All
All around water fitness workout, easy on the joints and helps build strength for any age. Adaptable to fitness levels. Join Cindy for a great water workout class!Registration for the Summer Program at Ocean Beach includes parking for the class.*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Wednesdays @ 10AM - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Wednesdays @ 10 AM - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Wednesdays @ 10AM - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Preschool Swimming Lessons - Wednesday (7/8-8/12) 5:30-6:00pm
Parents must be in the water with their child for all Pre-school Aquatics Levels. These are designed to teach participants water safety as well as swimming skills that will help them to excel in our Level 1 Youth swimming lessons. Pre-school Aquatics Level 1:Orients children to the Aquatic Environment and teaches them the basic aquatic skillsPre-school Aquatics Level 2:Build on and improve skills learned in Preschool Aquatics Level 1. Increase knowledge of water safety topics introduced in Preschool Aquatics Level 1Pre-school Aquatics Level 3:Increase proficiency and build on the basic aquatic skills learned in Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 and 2. Reinforce water safety concepts and skills introduced in earlier levels and introduce additional water safety topics*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 6 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12) Fitness Swimmer
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Adult Swimming - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
The New London Recreation Department offers classes to adults with a Certified Water Safety Instructors to accommodate any swimming ability.  *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
Thursday July 23, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Sweet Skills - Baking Class - Sweet Skills - Baking Class
Participants will learn essential kitchen safety, proper measuring techniques, mixing methods, and basic baking and decorating skills. Each class includes a complete recipe such as cookies, banana break, cupcakes or a simple candy making project.
 
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM    Aqua Tai Chi - Aqua Tai Chi
Come experience Tai Chi movement in the water! This gentle water flow class is designed for any fitness level, from beginner to any previous Tai-Chi practice. Class includes warm up, qi- gong, general flow movement series, cardio-zen opportunities, and floating relaxation.Registration for the Summer Program at Ocean Beach includes parking for the class.*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
Friday July 24, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
Monday July 27, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Baby and Me - Baby and Me - MONDAYS @ 5:30-6:00 PM - July through August
The goal of the class is to help make the child comfortable in the water. Parents will be in the water with their child 1:1. Children will participate in activities with songs, jumping into the water as able, using toys to have fun in the water,  45 min class*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Adult Swimming - Monday - (7/6-8/10)
The New London Recreation Department offers classes to adults with a Certified Water Safety Instructors to accommodate any swimming ability.  *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 6 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10) Fitness Swimmer
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
Tuesday July 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
Wednesday July 29, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM    Aquatic Intervals for All - Aquatic Intervals for All
All around water fitness workout, easy on the joints and helps build strength for any age. Adaptable to fitness levels. Join Cindy for a great water workout class!Registration for the Summer Program at Ocean Beach includes parking for the class.*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Wednesdays @ 10AM - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Wednesdays @ 10 AM - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Wednesdays @ 10AM - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Preschool Swimming Lessons - Wednesday (7/8-8/12) 5:30-6:00pm
Parents must be in the water with their child for all Pre-school Aquatics Levels. These are designed to teach participants water safety as well as swimming skills that will help them to excel in our Level 1 Youth swimming lessons. Pre-school Aquatics Level 1:Orients children to the Aquatic Environment and teaches them the basic aquatic skillsPre-school Aquatics Level 2:Build on and improve skills learned in Preschool Aquatics Level 1. Increase knowledge of water safety topics introduced in Preschool Aquatics Level 1Pre-school Aquatics Level 3:Increase proficiency and build on the basic aquatic skills learned in Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 and 2. Reinforce water safety concepts and skills introduced in earlier levels and introduce additional water safety topics*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 6 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12) Fitness Swimmer
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Adult Swimming - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
The New London Recreation Department offers classes to adults with a Certified Water Safety Instructors to accommodate any swimming ability.  *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
Thursday July 30, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Sweet Skills - Baking Class - Sweet Skills - Baking Class
Participants will learn essential kitchen safety, proper measuring techniques, mixing methods, and basic baking and decorating skills. Each class includes a complete recipe such as cookies, banana break, cupcakes or a simple candy making project.
 
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM    Aqua Tai Chi - Aqua Tai Chi
Come experience Tai Chi movement in the water! This gentle water flow class is designed for any fitness level, from beginner to any previous Tai-Chi practice. Class includes warm up, qi- gong, general flow movement series, cardio-zen opportunities, and floating relaxation.Registration for the Summer Program at Ocean Beach includes parking for the class.*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
Friday July 31, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
Saturday August 1, 2026
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM    Picnic
 
Sunday August 2, 2026
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Birthday party
 
Monday August 3, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Baby and Me - Baby and Me - MONDAYS @ 5:30-6:00 PM - July through August
The goal of the class is to help make the child comfortable in the water. Parents will be in the water with their child 1:1. Children will participate in activities with songs, jumping into the water as able, using toys to have fun in the water,  45 min class*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Adult Swimming - Monday - (7/6-8/10)
The New London Recreation Department offers classes to adults with a Certified Water Safety Instructors to accommodate any swimming ability.  *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 6 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10) Fitness Swimmer
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
Tuesday August 4, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
Wednesday August 5, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM    Aquatic Intervals for All - Aquatic Intervals for All
All around water fitness workout, easy on the joints and helps build strength for any age. Adaptable to fitness levels. Join Cindy for a great water workout class!Registration for the Summer Program at Ocean Beach includes parking for the class.*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Wednesdays @ 10AM - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Wednesdays @ 10 AM - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Wednesdays @ 10AM - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Preschool Swimming Lessons - Wednesday (7/8-8/12) 5:30-6:00pm
Parents must be in the water with their child for all Pre-school Aquatics Levels. These are designed to teach participants water safety as well as swimming skills that will help them to excel in our Level 1 Youth swimming lessons. Pre-school Aquatics Level 1:Orients children to the Aquatic Environment and teaches them the basic aquatic skillsPre-school Aquatics Level 2:Build on and improve skills learned in Preschool Aquatics Level 1. Increase knowledge of water safety topics introduced in Preschool Aquatics Level 1Pre-school Aquatics Level 3:Increase proficiency and build on the basic aquatic skills learned in Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 and 2. Reinforce water safety concepts and skills introduced in earlier levels and introduce additional water safety topics*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 6 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12) Fitness Swimmer
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Adult Swimming - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
The New London Recreation Department offers classes to adults with a Certified Water Safety Instructors to accommodate any swimming ability.  *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
Thursday August 6, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Sweet Skills - Baking Class - Sweet Skills - Baking Class
Participants will learn essential kitchen safety, proper measuring techniques, mixing methods, and basic baking and decorating skills. Each class includes a complete recipe such as cookies, banana break, cupcakes or a simple candy making project.
 
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM    Aqua Tai Chi - Aqua Tai Chi
Come experience Tai Chi movement in the water! This gentle water flow class is designed for any fitness level, from beginner to any previous Tai-Chi practice. Class includes warm up, qi- gong, general flow movement series, cardio-zen opportunities, and floating relaxation.Registration for the Summer Program at Ocean Beach includes parking for the class.*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
Friday August 7, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Jennings 2
6 wks of camp starting June 29! Come have fun with your friends over the summer!New London Recreation offers summer playground for ages 4-14. Breakfast & lunch are provided, pending meal funding approval. Activities include daily arts and crafts, playing outdoors, learning time, swimming lessons, board games, field trips and group games. NOTE: Week 2 (10-14) or Week 4 (4-9) there is an extra $10 charge for the Great Wolf Lodge Field Trip! IF ANY WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, JOIN THE WAIT LIST HERE: https://form.jotform.com/261556446633058RAIN or SHINE. Proof of residency is required for New London resident rate. Registration for the following week closes Wednesday (12:00 pm/noon) before each week of camp. Spots filling fast this year- don't wait! A $5 late fee will be applied after June 14, per registration, per weekPayment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted weekly starting May 18, so your spot in camp is secured ahead of time!  You can relax that your child has a secure spot held in camp and not have to worry about paying the balance all at once! Must be registered by May 4 to be eligible for the payment plan. Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230 If your plans have changed and you are not attending camp, the last day to receive a refund is 7 days before the start of the camp program= June 22nd . We have worked very hard to add staff and accommodate the large number of children this summer.  No refunds will be issued if received after June 22 for any week of camp. Please email sbousquet@newlondonct.gov to request a refund if needed.
 
Saturday August 8, 2026
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Family Reunion BBQ
 
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Birthday Party
 
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Mason’s 6th Birthday Party
 
Sunday August 9, 2026
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM    5th Annual Back 2 School Bash
 
Monday August 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Cooking Camp - Cooking Camp Week 1
For the inner chef in you, this camp will teach foundational Culinary skills, including proper knife handling, cooking techniques, and recipe creation. Several themes will be covered throughout the week, including appetizers, entrées, desserts, and more. The last day of camp will be a mini cooking competition to show off the skills learned during the week. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration and bring a hat and apron to class.  
 
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Cooking Camp - Cooking Camp Week 1 - Afternoon Session
For the inner chef in you, this camp will teach foundational Culinary skills, including proper knife handling, cooking techniques, and recipe creation. Several themes will be covered throughout the week, including appetizers, entrées, desserts, and more. The last day of camp will be a mini cooking competition to show off the skills learned during the week. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration and bring a hat and apron to class.  
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Baby and Me - Baby and Me - MONDAYS @ 5:30-6:00 PM - July through August
The goal of the class is to help make the child comfortable in the water. Parents will be in the water with their child 1:1. Children will participate in activities with songs, jumping into the water as able, using toys to have fun in the water,  45 min class*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Adult Swimming - Monday - (7/6-8/10)
The New London Recreation Department offers classes to adults with a Certified Water Safety Instructors to accommodate any swimming ability.  *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 6 - Mondays - (7/6-8/10) Fitness Swimmer
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
Tuesday August 11, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Cooking Camp - Cooking Camp Week 1
For the inner chef in you, this camp will teach foundational Culinary skills, including proper knife handling, cooking techniques, and recipe creation. Several themes will be covered throughout the week, including appetizers, entrées, desserts, and more. The last day of camp will be a mini cooking competition to show off the skills learned during the week. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration and bring a hat and apron to class.  
 
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Cooking Camp - Cooking Camp Week 1 - Afternoon Session
For the inner chef in you, this camp will teach foundational Culinary skills, including proper knife handling, cooking techniques, and recipe creation. Several themes will be covered throughout the week, including appetizers, entrées, desserts, and more. The last day of camp will be a mini cooking competition to show off the skills learned during the week. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration and bring a hat and apron to class.  
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Adult Cooking: International Workshops - August 11: Nigeria Workshop
For the food explorer within, these one-night cooking classes will dive into a different country and take you on an adventure with various flavors and textures. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration and bring a hat and apron to class.June 2: BrazilAugust 11: Nigeria
 
Wednesday August 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Cooking Camp - Cooking Camp Week 1
For the inner chef in you, this camp will teach foundational Culinary skills, including proper knife handling, cooking techniques, and recipe creation. Several themes will be covered throughout the week, including appetizers, entrées, desserts, and more. The last day of camp will be a mini cooking competition to show off the skills learned during the week. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration and bring a hat and apron to class.  
 
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM    Aquatic Intervals for All - Aquatic Intervals for All
All around water fitness workout, easy on the joints and helps build strength for any age. Adaptable to fitness levels. Join Cindy for a great water workout class!Registration for the Summer Program at Ocean Beach includes parking for the class.*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Wednesdays @ 10AM - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Wednesdays @ 10 AM - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Wednesdays @ 10AM - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
11:30 AM - 7:30 PM    Classroom Family Reunion
 
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Cooking Camp - Cooking Camp Week 1 - Afternoon Session
For the inner chef in you, this camp will teach foundational Culinary skills, including proper knife handling, cooking techniques, and recipe creation. Several themes will be covered throughout the week, including appetizers, entrées, desserts, and more. The last day of camp will be a mini cooking competition to show off the skills learned during the week. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration and bring a hat and apron to class.  
 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Preschool Swimming Lessons - Wednesday (7/8-8/12) 5:30-6:00pm
Parents must be in the water with their child for all Pre-school Aquatics Levels. These are designed to teach participants water safety as well as swimming skills that will help them to excel in our Level 1 Youth swimming lessons. Pre-school Aquatics Level 1:Orients children to the Aquatic Environment and teaches them the basic aquatic skillsPre-school Aquatics Level 2:Build on and improve skills learned in Preschool Aquatics Level 1. Increase knowledge of water safety topics introduced in Preschool Aquatics Level 1Pre-school Aquatics Level 3:Increase proficiency and build on the basic aquatic skills learned in Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 and 2. Reinforce water safety concepts and skills introduced in earlier levels and introduce additional water safety topics*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 6 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12) Fitness Swimmer
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Adult Swimming - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
The New London Recreation Department offers classes to adults with a Certified Water Safety Instructors to accommodate any swimming ability.  *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM    Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5 - Wednesdays - (7/8-8/12)
Please use the chart below to determine what level will best suit your child.DO NOT sign your child up for any level they are not ready for.We try to keep to a ratio of 3 Participants to 1 Staff for the safety of all participants in the classes.If they are not ready for the next level THEY WILL NOT BE MOVED UP.Parking at Ocean Beach Park is free for swim lesson participants.Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills  No skill prerequisites Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water Age Recommendation 4-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1 Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment Age Recommendation 6-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment Improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3 Age Recommendation 8-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) Age Recommendation 10-14 Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Personal Water/Fitness Swim Safety Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques Age Recommendation 10-14 *Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
Thursday August 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Cooking Camp - Cooking Camp Week 1
For the inner chef in you, this camp will teach foundational Culinary skills, including proper knife handling, cooking techniques, and recipe creation. Several themes will be covered throughout the week, including appetizers, entrées, desserts, and more. The last day of camp will be a mini cooking competition to show off the skills learned during the week. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration and bring a hat and apron to class.  
 
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Cooking Camp - Cooking Camp Week 1 - Afternoon Session
For the inner chef in you, this camp will teach foundational Culinary skills, including proper knife handling, cooking techniques, and recipe creation. Several themes will be covered throughout the week, including appetizers, entrées, desserts, and more. The last day of camp will be a mini cooking competition to show off the skills learned during the week. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration and bring a hat and apron to class.  
 
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM    Aqua Tai Chi - Aqua Tai Chi
Come experience Tai Chi movement in the water! This gentle water flow class is designed for any fitness level, from beginner to any previous Tai-Chi practice. Class includes warm up, qi- gong, general flow movement series, cardio-zen opportunities, and floating relaxation.Registration for the Summer Program at Ocean Beach includes parking for the class.*Membership to the Community Center is NOT required. Registration for NL Rec programs will be the same as in the past.
 
Friday August 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Cooking Camp - Cooking Camp Week 1
For the inner chef in you, this camp will teach foundational Culinary skills, including proper knife handling, cooking techniques, and recipe creation. Several themes will be covered throughout the week, including appetizers, entrées, desserts, and more. The last day of camp will be a mini cooking competition to show off the skills learned during the week. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration and bring a hat and apron to class.  
 
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Cooking Camp - Cooking Camp Week 1 - Afternoon Session
For the inner chef in you, this camp will teach foundational Culinary skills, including proper knife handling, cooking techniques, and recipe creation. Several themes will be covered throughout the week, including appetizers, entrées, desserts, and more. The last day of camp will be a mini cooking competition to show off the skills learned during the week. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration and bring a hat and apron to class.