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Saturday July 19, 2025
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Birthday Party
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Birthday Picnic

Monday July 21, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Everyone is an Artist - Everyone is an Artist Explore famous artist and their works of art. Create your own masterpiece using different techniques and materials.

Tuesday July 22, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Adult Swimming - Day Lessons 7/15-7/24 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Day Lessons 7/15-7/24 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Day Lessons - 7/15-7/24 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Day Lessons 7/15-7/24 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4- Day Lessons 7/15-7/24 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.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	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.
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM	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.

Wednesday July 23, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Adult Swimming - Day Lessons 7/15-7/24 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Day Lessons 7/15-7/24 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Day Lessons - 7/15-7/24 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Day Lessons 7/15-7/24 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4- Day Lessons 7/15-7/24 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.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Yoga Workshop With Bronwyn - Yoga Workshop Will focus on one of the seven chakras (main energy centers) in each class. We will explore the understanding of the subtle, energetic body while flowing through asana (body) and poses and pranayama (breath) techniques that are especially suited to highlight each one. For any yoga ability.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	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.

Thursday July 24, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Adult Swimming - Day Lessons 7/15-7/24 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Day Lessons 7/15-7/24 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Day Lessons - 7/15-7/24 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Day Lessons 7/15-7/24 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4- Day Lessons 7/15-7/24 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.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Surf & Turf - Surf & Turf Surf and Turf is a 60 minute high intensity adult exercise class suitable for all ages. Located at Ocean Beach (parking is free); we spend half of the class in the sand or on the deck and the other half in our beautiful pool. Although the class is cardio intensive it takes a more athletic approach to water fitness! The support of the water helps to protect against injury while also supplying a resistance aspect as you push and pull through the water.

Friday July 25, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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

Saturday July 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM	Classroom Family Reunion
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Birthday party
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Grad party

Monday July 28, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Everyone is an Artist - Everyone is an Artist Explore famous artist and their works of art. Create your own masterpiece using different techniques and materials.

Tuesday July 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Adult Swimming - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Day Lessons - 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4- Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5/6 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	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.
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM	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.

Wednesday July 30, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Adult Swimming - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Day Lessons - 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4- Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5/6 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	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.

Thursday July 31, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Adult Swimming - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Day Lessons - 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4- Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5/6 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Surf & Turf - Surf & Turf Surf and Turf is a 60 minute high intensity adult exercise class suitable for all ages. Located at Ocean Beach (parking is free); we spend half of the class in the sand or on the deck and the other half in our beautiful pool. Although the class is cardio intensive it takes a more athletic approach to water fitness! The support of the water helps to protect against injury while also supplying a resistance aspect as you push and pull through the water.

Friday August 1, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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

Sunday August 3, 2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Birthday
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Gender Reveal

Monday August 4, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Everyone is an Artist - Everyone is an Artist Explore famous artist and their works of art. Create your own masterpiece using different techniques and materials.

Tuesday August 5, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Adult Swimming - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Day Lessons - 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4- Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5/6 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM	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.

Wednesday August 6, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Adult Swimming - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Day Lessons - 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4- Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5/6 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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

Thursday August 7, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Adult Swimming - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 1 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 2 - Day Lessons - 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 3 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 4- Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Youth Swimming Lessons - Level 5/6 - Day Lessons 7/29-8/7 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.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Surf & Turf - Surf & Turf Surf and Turf is a 60 minute high intensity adult exercise class suitable for all ages. Located at Ocean Beach (parking is free); we spend half of the class in the sand or on the deck and the other half in our beautiful pool. Although the class is cardio intensive it takes a more athletic approach to water fitness! The support of the water helps to protect against injury while also supplying a resistance aspect as you push and pull through the water.

Friday August 8, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	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

Saturday August 9, 2025
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM	Baby Shower

Sunday August 10, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM	birthday

Monday August 11, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tiny Tumblers Gymnastics Camp - Tiny Tumblers Gymnastic Camp This camp will introduce campers to basic gymnastics skills. Utilizing gymnastics apparatus including the beam, junior bars, vaulting, and floor tumbling. Will include other activities.Gymnastics cannot only help your child develop physically but also help to build listening skills and confidence.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Everyone is an Artist - Everyone is an Artist Explore famous artist and their works of art. Create your own masterpiece using different techniques and materials.

Tuesday August 12, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tiny Tumblers Gymnastics Camp - Tiny Tumblers Gymnastic Camp This camp will introduce campers to basic gymnastics skills. Utilizing gymnastics apparatus including the beam, junior bars, vaulting, and floor tumbling. Will include other activities.Gymnastics cannot only help your child develop physically but also help to build listening skills and confidence.
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM	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.

Wednesday August 13, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tiny Tumblers Gymnastics Camp - Tiny Tumblers Gymnastic Camp This camp will introduce campers to basic gymnastics skills. Utilizing gymnastics apparatus including the beam, junior bars, vaulting, and floor tumbling. Will include other activities.Gymnastics cannot only help your child develop physically but also help to build listening skills and confidence.

Thursday August 14, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tiny Tumblers Gymnastics Camp - Tiny Tumblers Gymnastic Camp This camp will introduce campers to basic gymnastics skills. Utilizing gymnastics apparatus including the beam, junior bars, vaulting, and floor tumbling. Will include other activities.Gymnastics cannot only help your child develop physically but also help to build listening skills and confidence.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Surf & Turf - Surf & Turf Surf and Turf is a 60 minute high intensity adult exercise class suitable for all ages. Located at Ocean Beach (parking is free); we spend half of the class in the sand or on the deck and the other half in our beautiful pool. Although the class is cardio intensive it takes a more athletic approach to water fitness! The support of the water helps to protect against injury while also supplying a resistance aspect as you push and pull through the water.

Friday August 15, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tiny Tumblers Gymnastics Camp - Tiny Tumblers Gymnastic Camp This camp will introduce campers to basic gymnastics skills. Utilizing gymnastics apparatus including the beam, junior bars, vaulting, and floor tumbling. Will include other activities.Gymnastics cannot only help your child develop physically but also help to build listening skills and confidence.

Saturday August 16, 2025
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM	Birthday party

Monday August 18, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Everyone is an Artist - Everyone is an Artist Explore famous artist and their works of art. Create your own masterpiece using different techniques and materials.