Swim Program

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The swimming activities take place in our indoor heated swimming pool. It is designed to provide accessibility to our campers with a ramp, steps, and a lift. The swimming activities are designed to provide fun and skill building. The ratio of staff to campers in the pool is always one-to-one. 

Holiday Session-(7 Weeks)
Registration--Saturday, October 31 from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Classes beginning-ending: Monday November 2nd to Sunday Dec 20th
No class Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
Make-up week December 21-23, no make up for Thursday or Friday clases

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Swim Program 2009-2010

Swim Lesson Schedule
Each class meets one day a week for 40 minutes. You may choose to sign up for more than one class per week. EXAMPLE: If you want a Level 1 class twice a week, you would sign up for two Level 1 classes. Please select the classes desired form the list below.

Prerequisites for all classes beyond Level 1:
For Levels 2-6 students must have a certificate from the preceding level or be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements of the previous level.

Exercise and Open Swim Hours
Rates for the following programs are $6.00 per person per visit.
No Membership required!

Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before start time in order to register. Maximum 30 people, no exceptions. NOTE: We cannot make change so please bring the correct change or check. You can also prepay for your convienence. Thank you for your cooperation.

Aquacise Classes:
Monday through Friday 9:00-10:00 am
Monday and Thursday 7:00-8:00pm
Have fun in the water and get a great workout too! The water provides resistance for toning muscles and support to assist with joint movements and balance. Swimming skills are not necessary.

Arthritis Classes
Monday and Friday at 11:30-12:30pm
This program is designed for individuals with arthritis and related conditions, and takes advantage of our heated pool. Instructors are certified by the Arthritis Foundation.  The program is offered to all adults. Swimming skills are not necessary. 

Open Adult Swim
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30-12:30pm
Take advantage of the best exercise available. Adults and Seniors have the pool to themselves. Lap swimming is not permitted. Lifeguard on duty and full locker room facilities available.

Lap Swim
Monday through Friday at 12:30-1:30pm
Monday and Thursday at 8:00-9:00pm
Sunday at 11:00am-12:00pm
Lane lines will be set up for those who are  interested in lap swimming for the hour.  Limited space MAY be available for those who would like to exercise.   Circle swim will be used as necessary.  Adults only please.

 Family Swim
Wednesday and Friday at 7:00-8:00pm; Friday at 8:00-9:00pm
Sunday at 12:00-1:00pm
Rates are per person.  Bring the entire family for an hour of our open swim. Rules are strictly enforced to ensure the safety of all participants.   Small children may be brought into Family Area in locker room of opposite sex at own discretion.

Additional Programs

Swim Team
Practices are on Sunday  9:00-11:00am
Swimmers will increase endurance, while having fun competing amongst themselves and others.  They will maintain and increase physical fitness, strive towards success with competitive swimming, and gain experience in an aquaticenvironment. 

This program is designed to interest those individuals who want to be a part of a team, but are not necessarily interested in outside competition.  Students must be in at least our level 4 class

Cost- $120.00/Session

Pool Parties
Perfect for Birthday Parties, Family Gatherings, Boy and Girl Scouts, Church Groups and other Groups!  Parties may be scheduled during the following times:
Saturdays 1:00-7:00pm 
Sundays 1:00-7:00pm
Available through: May 8-9, 2009

•  $175.00 1-hour pool time and 1-hour reception time
•  $125.00 for one hour of the pool only
•  $100.00 for each additional hour of pool time

Fee Includes: Lifeguards, use of locker roomss, equipment, as well as reception area if rented.
For additional information and/or to book a pool party, please call the Aquatics Director at 860- 228-9496 ext. 313.

Vacation Swim Times
Following the Hebron and Colchester Public School District Calanders

There will be Family Swim times during the following vacations from 1:30-2:30pm.

Columbus Day Weekend (Monday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 13)
Martin Luther King Weekend (Monday, January 18 and Tuesday, January 9)
February Vacation (Monday through Friday, February 15-19)
April Vacation (Monday through Friday, April 19-23)

Registration Information

Fall Session-(8 Weeks)
Registration--Saturday, August 29 from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Classes beginning-ending: Monday August 31 to Sunday October 25th
No class on Monday, September 7, makeup on Monday, October 27
Make-up week October 27- November 1

Holiday Session-(7 Weeks)
Registration--Saturday, October 31 from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Classes beginning-ending: Monday November 2nd to Sunday Dec 20th
No class Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
Make-up week December 21-23, no make up for Thursday or Friday clases

Winter Session-(8 Weeks)
Registration--Saturday, January 2 from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Classes beginning-ending: Monday January 4th to Sunday Febuary 28th
Make-up week March 1-7

Spring Session-(8 Weeks)
Registration--Saturday, March 6 from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Classes begining-ending: Monday March 8th to Sunday May 2nd
Make-up week May 3-9

Summer Mini Session-(4 Weeks)
Registration--Saturday, March 8 from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Classes begining-ending: Monday May 10th to Friday June 4th
Make-up week June 7-11
Please note No Saterday Classes, Swim Team, or Birthday Parties during this time

*Please note that registrations that are mailed or emailed will be processed after the walk-ins are completed.

Click here for the Swim Lesson Registration Form

Registration Location
Registration takes place at Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks, 85 Jones Street, Hebron CT 06248. Classes must be paid in full at time of registration, and is first come first served. Telephone and mail in registration will be taken after walk in registration is completed. Registration will close the Friday before classes start.

Prices for Swim Lessons
Regular Session (8-weeks) - $114.00/child
Holiday Session (7-weeks) - $100.00/child
Private Lessons = $25.00/half hour
Swim Team = $120.00/child
10% discount for additional children from the same family

Make-Up Policy
Upon completion of each swimming session we program an extra week into our schedule. This time will be utilized in the event that we, the staff of Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks, find it necessary to cancel swimming lessons on a particular day(s). Reasons for canceling may include, but are not limited to, severe weather (including thunder and lightning).

Although we do understand that you may have personal reasons for missing swimming lessons, we cannot accommodate make-ups for any personal reasons.

Refund Policry
Full Refund: will be issued for medical reason (physician’s note required) and for programs canceled by Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks.

Partial refund: will be issued with a one-week notice from participant for aquatics classes, and a two week notice for pool parties. All refunds within this time frame are subject to a $10.00 processing fee.

No Refunds Will Be Issued For: less than one-week notice of cancellations for aquatic classes, less than two weeks notice for pool parties, or ANY unattended program. 

Weather-Storm Closing
In the event of inclement weather, class cancellations are announced on WFSB Channel 3, Channel 30 A message will also be left on the Aquatics Directors voicemail stating the date, and if we are closed. If the regular message is displayed classes are open at that point.

Comments or Questions
If you would like to comment on any program, or suggest new programs, please contact us by email or call the Aquatics Director at 860-228-9496 ext 313.

Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks :: 85 Jones Street :: PO Box 198 :: Hebron, CT 06248-0198
Tel 860-228-9496 Ext. 200 :: Toll-Free 1-800-832-4409 Ext. 200(CT Only) :: Fax 860-228-2091
campinfo@eastersealsct.org