Swimming
Storrs Pond Recreation Area offers a sandy beach with swimming in Storrs Pond. A roped-off area is supervised by lifeguards from 12 to 5 pm every day between late June and early September. The beach is open from sunrise to sunset, however we encourage swimming only when the life guard is on duty.
Beach toys are available to share on the sandy beach, and shady trees ring the grassy area if you want to get out of the sun. A beach volleyball court is beside the beach, along with a playground.
A heated swimming pool is also available with lifeguards, open from 12 to 7 pm every day, from late June until early September. The pool is open as of June 19, 2010.
Swim lessons are available – details are provided below.
A competitive swim program is also available in July and August, from 8 to 9 am. A Master swim program is also available in July and August from 5:30 to 7 am.
On Wednesdays, through the summer, there will be timed open water swims in Storrs Pond.
Instructional Swim Program Information
Storrs Pond Recreation Area offers instructional swim lessons on a group or individual basis. Lessons are offered for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Instructors are certified Water Safety Instructors.
Group Lessons are offered as follows:
- Session 1: July 5 – July 16, 2010
- Session 2: July 19 – July 30, 2010
- Session 3: August 2 – August 13, 2010
Members can register any time for a swim session with the proper registration form and full payment. Non-members must wait until the registration date and time held at the Pool House:
- Tuesday 6/29/2010 for Session 1, from 3-5 PM
- Tuesday 7/13/2010 for Session 2, from 3-5 PM
- Tuesday 7/27/2010 for Session 3, from 3-5 PM
Payments must accompany registration form.
Special Parent & Child Program Offered Sessions 1 and 2: Class is held Mon–Thurs 10:30-11 AM. Parent will be in the pool with their toddler. Member Rate $35; Non-Member Rate $40
Special Adult Beginner Swim and Stroke Improvement Program Offered in Session 3 only – Monday to Thursday 10:30 – 11 AM. Member Rate $35; Non-Member Rate $40
Swimming lessons are offered in the heated swimming pool
Swim Lesson Programs
| Preschool Starfish (1 & 2) for ages 3-4 | 11:00 – 11:30 AM 1:00 – 1:30 PM |
| Preschool Advanced Starfish (3) ages 4-5 | 12:15 – 12:45 PM |
| Level 1: Intro to Water Skills | 11:00 – 11:30 AM |
| Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills | 11:15 – 11:45 AM 12:15 – 12:45 PM 1:45 – 2:15 PM |
| Level 3: Stroke Development | 9:00 – 9:30 AM 12:15-12:45 PM |
| Level 4: Stroke Improvement | 9:00 – 9:30 AM 11:00 – 11:30 AM |
| Level 5: Stroke Refinement | 9:00 – 9:30 AM |
| Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency (has 3 menu options – instructor will decide which option your swimmer will be in. Guard Start 3rd session only) Guard Start is for ages 12-14 that have completed level 6 |
9:00 – 9:30 AM |
* Explanation of Swim Lesson Levels and Program Information
Lesson Rates:
- Member $60 per person/session;
- Non-Member $80 per person/session
CLASSES ARE HELD RAIN OR SHINE
Programs require registration of at least 6 persons to be offered
For additional information call the office at (603) 643-2134
Private Swim Lessons are available.
Member Rate of $30 for 30-minute session, $40 for 45 min, $55 for 60 min
Non-Member Rate of $35 for 30-minute session, $45 for 45 min, $60 for 60 min
Email swim@storrspond.org or call (603) 643-2134
for more information and to schedule