Storrs Pond Recreation Area

Swimming

Diving in the pool 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 11 am to 7 pm every day, from June 4 until early September. Come enjoy the only heated outdoor pool in the Upper Valley!

Swim lessons are available – details are provided below.

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 4 – July 15, 2011
Session 2: July 18 – July 29, 2011
Session 3: August 1 – August 12, 2011

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 6/28/2011 for Session 1, from 3-5 PM
Tuesday 7/12/2011 for Session 2, from 3-5 PM
Tuesday 7/26/2011 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 $37 – Non-Member Rate $42

Adult Beginner: Please contact us at swim@storrspond.org or (603) 643-2134 for information on this program.

Swimming lessons are offered in the heated swimming pool

Swim Lesson Programs

Preschool Starfish (1 & 2) for ages 3-4	11:15-11:45 AM (Session 1&2) 10:30 – 11:00 AM (Session 3 only) 1:00 – 1:30 PM
Preschool Advanced Starfish (3) ages 4-5	12:15 – 12:45 PM 1:45 – 2:15 PM (Session 1 only)
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills	11:15 – 11:45 AM
Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills	11:15 – 11:45 AM (Session 3 Only) 12:15 – 12:45 PM 1:00 – 1:30 PM
Level 3: Stroke Development	9:00 – 9:30 AM 12:15-12:45 PM
Level 4: Stroke Improvement	9:00 – 9:30 AM 11:15 – 11:45 AM
Level 5: Stroke Refinement	9:00 – 9:30 AM 1:45 – 2:15 PM (Session 2 & 3 only)
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 $63 per person/session;
Non-Member $84 per person/session

CLASSES ARE HELD RAIN OR SHINE
Programs require registration of at least 6 persons to be offered

Private Swim Lessons are available.
Member Rate of $32 for 30-minute session, $42 for 45 min, $58 for 60 min
Non-Member Rate of $37 for 30-minute session, $47 for 45 min, $63 for 60 min

Email swim@storrspond.org or call (603) 643-2134
for more information and to schedule

2011 Swimming Registration Forms

SPRA Competitive Development Swim Team – “A stepping stone to competitive swim clubs and High School Swim Teams”

No Previous Competitive Swimming Experience Necessary: Anyone between the ages of 8 and 18 who is interested in being active, staying in shape, learning, competing and having fun can join. Swimmers must be Red Cross Level 4 certified to enter the program

6 week Session Dates:

Beginning July 6 to August 12

Mon, Wed, Fri practices 8:00 - 9:00 am

Participant cost $200