In cooperation with the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) some of the free swimming lessons offered by the YMCAs will be conducted at Connecticut state parks.

Check the list below for the participating YMCA nearest you and call for information on how to sign up for free swim lessons in your area. Times and slots are limited so call today! And have a safe summer!!

Bridgeport YMCA June 23 to July 19 and July 27 to August 23 One of the lessons will be at Sherwood Island State Park Contact Christine Morandi, Bridgeport YMCA, 203-334-5551 ext. 16 Greater Hartford YMCA June 23 to 27, Hartford's Learning Corridor Three of the lessons will be at Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury Stratton Brook lessons to be held July 8, 15 and 22, 10 a.m. to Noon Contact Michael Kerrigan, Greater Hartford YMCA, 860-793-9631 Green Knolls YMCA - Danbury June 30 and August 11 Five classes at Green Knoll Pool Two of the lessons will be at Squantz Pond State Park - August 4 and 11 Contact Sonya Williams, Green Knolls YMCA, 203-775-4444 ext. 133 Meriden YMCA Weekly session for seven weeks - dates to be announced Two of the lessons will be at Wadsworth Falls State Park Contact Jamie Tennyson, Meriden YMCA, 860-729-9748

New Britain YMCA June 23 to June 27, 4:30 - 5:15 pm and 5:15 - 6:00 pm One of the lessons will be at Black Rock State Park Contact Christian Pollard, New Britain YMCA, (860) 229-3787 New Haven Youth Center YMCA July, Wednesdays and Saturdays One of the lessons will be at Silver Sands State Park Contact Suzy Killbridge, New Haven Youth Center YMCA, 203-776-9622 Stratford YMCA June 27 to August 22 - Fridays First 6 classes at the Stratford YMCA Two of the lessons will be at Indian Wells State Park Contact Courtney and Lisa, Stratford YMCA, at 375-5844 ext. 16 Waterbury YMCA June 23 to July 16th Two of the lessons will be at Black Rock State Park, July 14 and 16 July 21 to August 13 Two of the lessons will be at Black Rock State Park August 11 and 13 Contact Patti Flaherty, Waterbury YMCA, 203-754-9622 ext. 112

Black Rock State Park, Thomaston July 2 to August 13 - Wednesdays All lessons at Black Rock State Park from 10 a.m. to Noon Contact Pattie Flaherty, Waterbury YMCA, 203-754-9622 ext 112 Burr Pond State Park, Torrington June 30 to July 15 - Monday to Thursday All lessons at Burr Pond State Park Contract Sabrina Smeltz, Northwestern Middlesex YMCA, 860-824-2788 Rocky Neck State Park, East Lyme July 14 to 18 - Monday through Friday All lessons at Rocky Neck State Park - mornings Contact Cathy, YMCA of Southeastern Connecticut, 860-889-7349 Sherwood Island State Park, Westport July 11 to August 22 All lessons at Sherwood Island State Park - 3 to 5 p.m. Contact Maureen Scinto or Erin Russell, Fairfield YMCA, 203-255-2834 ext. 2318 or ext. 2325

Sherwood Island State Park, Westport August 4 to 8, Monday to Friday All lessons at Sherwood Island - afternoons Contact Karin Guariglia, Westport YMCA, 203-226-8981 x 128 Squantz Pond State Park, New Fairfield July 28 to August 1, Monday to Friday All lessons at Squantz Pond State Park - afternoons Contact Veronika - 203-744-1000 ext. 106 Boughton Street YMCA/Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut 203-744-1000 ext 106 Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury July 8, 15, 22 - Noon to 3 p.m. at Stratton Brook State Park All lessons will be at Stratton Brook Contact Michael Kerrigan, Greater Hartford YMCA, 860-793-9631

YMCA Branches
http://www.ymca.net/

Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association
http://www.crpa.com/edutrain/aquatics.html

American Red Cross - Connecticut Chapters
http://www.ctredcrossclasses.org/course_schedule_hs.htm

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming/index.htm

Lifesaving Resources
http://www.lifesaving.com/

Click here to find out about swimming lessons being offered at Connecticut's state parks.

For more information on water safety, visit the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection