Shelton Parks & Recreation
Announcements & News
Summer Swim Lessons
Shelton Parks and Recreation will be offering Summer Group Swim Lessons starting AFTER the July 4th Holiday.
Please read through this entire email as there are 2 formats of lessons being offered and several registration dates.
THIS IS A ONCE WEEKLY MORNING OR EVENING CLASS!
- A traditional course offered year-round. This session will be 4 classes spread over of 4 weeks.
- Make-ups (in the case we cancel) add an extra week to the session. We do not offer individual make-ups.
- Registration begins Tuesday June 17th.
· An accelerated course offered in the Summer, afternoons only.
· 8 classes over the course of 2 weeks (Monday through Thursday).
· Make-ups are Friday of that week. (A safety/swim technique lesson will be run before adding the first make-up class due to thunder, etc.)
· Summer Session 1 registration begins Tuesday June 24th, classes start July 7th.
· Summer Session 2 registration begins Thursday July 17th, classes begin July 22nd.
- 7:00 pm for residents
- 8:00 pm for non-residents
Verification of address will be required during the registration process. Please be prepared to upload it (driver’s license, state photo id, tax bill, etc.). Your child must reside at the address listed on their profile. The verification document must have the name and matching address of the child’s parent/guardian to be accepted. Using an alternate Shelton Resident address (relative, friend, etc.) where the child does not reside will result in immediate removal from our program with no refund.
Individual classes with dates and times are listed on our website, “sheltonparksandrec.recdesk.com/Community/Program/”. Use the filter options on the left-hand side of the screen to narrow your search.
To view specific dates and times of each class, you must click the title of the class, then the “Schedule” tab, or “Fees” to view course fees.
If you are unable to get into a class and place your name on the waitlist. We will select children off of the waitlist, in order, if a space becomes available. If you are not contacted via the email on your child's profile, then a space is not available.
Please view the Children's Group Swim Lessons Level Placement Guide available to download under the "Info" tab on our website to assist you in understanding the requirements for each level.
If you enroll your child in the wrong level they will be removed from the course, and your fee will be forfeited. We do not allow children to remain in the wrong level, as they will not benefit from the course as intended, and occupy a space that could have allowed another child to enroll in the correct level.
For more detailed registration instructions please download the Children's Group Swim Lessons Information Guide available to download under the "Info" tab on our website.
Contact the Pool Director with any questions, j.taylor@cityofshelton.org.
Shelton Parks and Recreation will be offering 2 dates to evaluate children prior to registrations. THIS DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL BE ENROLLED IN A LESSON, ONLY THE RECOMMENDED LEVEL PLACEMENT.
If you are unsure what level your child should be placed in, especially children that have taken lessons elsewhere or children that are starting at a later age, this is a good opportunity for you to have them evaluated by one of our more experienced instructors.
Children ages 4 and 5 will be in the Preschool Aquatics program and will not be evaluated. Please refer to the Children's Group Swim Lessons Level Placement Guide to determine if they will be in Preschool Aquatics 1 or 2.
Very limited space will be available, and pre-registration is required. A charge of $5 per child will be required. Evaluations can take as little as 2 minutes or as long as 15 depending on the ability of the child. There will be no refunds or transfers if you are not present for the evaluation.
Evaluation times and dates:
Pre-registration required, anyone not registered will be turned away
Tuesday June 10th - 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Wednesday, June 11th - 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Music Under The Stars - Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Pool Rules
2024/2025
New Pricing Announcement:
It has been approximately 15 years since our last membership pricing adjustment. Starting January 1st all membership prices will be increasing. New members are encouraged to register for memberships prior to the new year.
Visit the INFO tab for new pricing, room rental instructions, private swim instructions, pool schedule, pool policy, course/clinic proposals, application for signs on the Huntington Green, and basketball open gym schedule. Please call the main office if you have questions at 203-925-8422.Please create a free account on this website to gain access for program enrollment, membership registration, or rental requests! Viewing the website from your mobile device may make it difficult to navigate.
Simply follow the instructions below:
1.) Click “LOG IN” in the top right corner.
2.) Click the blue “Create New Account” button.
3.) Complete the required general information and click “Next”
4.) Complete detailed information. If your mobile phone is your primary phone, you will have to enter your number in both the “Primary Phone” and “Mobile Phone” slots.
5.) Under the “Mobile Phone” please select “Opt-in Text Alerts” and select your mobile carrier.
a. This step is required to receive text notifications.
b. We highly recommend that everyone opt-in to receive notifications, as they will be used for alerting you on classes, especially short notice cancellations due to weather, etc.
6.) If you have any allergies, medical conditions, or injuries, please note them on your account. This will allow the staff to assist you and pass on any required information to EMS in case of an emergency.
7.) When all required information has been completed, click the blue “Submit” button on the bottom of the page.
8.) Additional family members may be added by clicking the “Add Household Member” button.
Click the “PROGRAMS” tab you can use the filter options to narrow down your search or select “All” to browse the variety of programming. In order to view the details of the programming click the blue class title. You will then be brought to the description of the class. In the top right corner of the description box, you will see “Fees” and “Schedule”.
“Fees”: Most programs run approximately six to twelve weeks; we refer to these as ‘Sessions’. Depending on the program and its structure you may have the option to register for the first or last half of a session. Half sessions are offered for those who aren’t sure they want to commit to the full length of a program or have obligations that interfere with the full length of the program. Make sure you review the “Schedule” portion of the program to coordinate the dates with your personal schedule. Please note that all card purchases add a 2.5% fee to the final cost of the program. If you would like to avoid that fee you can register and pay in person with cash or a check made out to “The City of Shelton”.
“Schedule”: Please regularly review the schedule of the program you are interested in. The Community Center will be closed for government holidays and this can affect the scheduling of programs. Instructors also create their schedules and may skip weeks for personal obligations. If classes were to be cancelled by the Community Center or Instructor, a makeup class will be added to the end of the session. We will not be able to accommodate reschedules for individuals who miss class.
MEMBERSHIPS
Click the “MEMBERSHIPS” tab at the top of this page. You can either filter the membership or view them all together by clicking “All”. There are NO COMBINED MEMBERSHIPS. If you are interested in multiple facility memberships, they will all have to be added to your cart. Once a membership is purchased online you can pick up your membership card in the main office on your first visit. All memberships begin on the date of purchase. The yearly memberships will be active for a full 365 days from the date of enrollment.
“Fees”: Pricing for memberships is affected by residency and age. Along with new pricing, new discounts will be offered at the start of 2025. The new discounts include Veterans and Active Military. The Corresponding document verification is necessary for the adjusted pricing.
“Forms”: Please review all forms during the registration process. There are important files that outline the facility rules, regulations, and various policies. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the main office at 203-925-8422. False submissions will result in deactivation of your membership and forfeiture of the initial fee.
Pool Rule Updated 6-21-24
Per the Shelton Parks and Recreation Commission, the pool rule for supervision of children under the age of 12 has been amended to the following:
1) Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied into the water and supervised by an adult at least 18 years old.
a) Adults may supervise no more than 2 children under 12 per adult. Any adult accompanying a child must be no more than one arm’s length away from the child while in the pool. Adults must be in the water and cannot sit/stand on the side or stairs.
b) Any child in a floatation device must stay in the shallow end of the pool. Children must sit out of the pool on a bench if adult leaves the pool for any reason. Children are not allowed to wait on the stairs.
c) Lifeguards may limit anyone to the shallow end if the individual is a non-swimmer. (To be counted as a “swimmer” children must be able to complete the American Red Cross Water Competency test, completing the skills easily on command.)
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