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Tuesday July 8, 2025
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Adult Swimming - Day Lessons 7/1-710
The New London Recreation Department offers three classes to adults with a Certified Water Safety Instructors to accommodate any swimming ability.
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Day Lessons 7/1-7/10
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
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Day Lessons - 7/1-7/10
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
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Day Lessons 7/1-7/10
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
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4- Day Lessons 7/1-7/10
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
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5/6 - Day Lessons 7/1-7/10
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
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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2025 Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Bates Woods
6 wks of camp starting June 30! 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. RAIN 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 weekNEW this year- payment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted each week (2 wks prior to that camp week) 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! Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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2025 Summer Playground Program - Ages 6-9 - Harbor School
6 wks of camp starting June 30! 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. RAIN 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 weekNEW this year- payment plan option! Payment will automatically be deducted each week (2 wks prior to that camp week) 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! Questions? Call us at 860-447-5230
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4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Tiny Tumblers - Tiny Tumblers - 4:15pm
An introduction to basic gymnastic skills for 4-8 year olds utilizing the beam, junior bars, and floor tumbling equipment.Gymnastics cannot only help your child develop physically but also help to build listening skills and confidence.
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5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
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Tiny Tumblers - Tiny Tumblers - 5pm
An introduction to basic gymnastic skills for 4-8 year olds utilizing the beam, junior bars, and floor tumbling equipment.Gymnastics cannot only help your child develop physically but also help to build listening skills and confidence.
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Baby and Me - Baby and Me - TUESDAYS @ 5:30 PM
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
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Baby and Me - Baby and Me - WEDNESDAYS @ 5:30 PM
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
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Preschool Swimming Lessons - TUESDAY Nights @ 5:30 PM
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
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Youth Swimming Lessons - TUESDAY Nights - Level 1 @ 5:30pm
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
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Youth Swimming Lessons - TUESDAY Nights - Level 2 @ 5:30pm
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
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Youth Swimming Lessons - TUESDAY Nights - Level 3 @ 5:30pm
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
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Youth Swimming Lessons - TUESDAY Nights - Level 4 @ 5:30pm
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
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Youth Swimming Lessons - TUESDAY Nights - Level 5 @ 5:30pm
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
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Jr. Lifeguarding Certification - Jr. Lifeguarding Certification
The American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding program, is designed to guide participants through the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course. The course focuses on building a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills of future lifeguards.
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6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
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Crafty Kids - Crafty Kids
Children will immerse themselves in different activities; from painting, doing origami, working with clay. Your child will have the opportunity to have their creativity shine.
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6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
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Adult Swimming - TUESDAY NIGHTS @ 6:30 PM
The New London Recreation Department offers three classes to adults with a Certified Water Safety Instructors to accommodate any swimming ability.
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6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
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Preschool Swimming Lessons - TUESDAY Nights - Level 3 @ 6:30pm
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
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6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
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Youth Swimming Lessons - TUESDAY Nights - Level 2 @ 6:30pm
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
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6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
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Youth Swimming Lessons - TUESDAY Nights - Level 3 @ 6:30pm
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
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6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
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Youth Swimming Lessons - TUESDAY Nights - Level 4 @ 6:30pm
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
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6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
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Youth Swimming Lessons - TUESDAY Nights - Level 6 @ 6:30pm
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
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