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Department of Kinesiology - Neag School of Education
Courses / Programs
The Department of Kinesiology, Neag School of Education at University of Connecticut offers undergraduate and graduate degrees within the contexts of Athletic Training, Exercise Science, and Social Science of Sport. These areas of study represent the broad spectrum of interests that comprise the study of kinesiology, but as a faculty we are united by a strong commitment to provide the very best learning experiences to you through innovative teaching and research opportunities. Our undergraduate degree programs are designed to provide you with the knowledge base and experiences necessary to begin a professional career or to prepare you for graduate studies in your area of interest. Our graduate degree programs provide exciting multidisciplinary courses of study, but they are particularly unique in providing cutting-edge research opportunities in our state-of-the-art laboratories.
Athletic Training (BS), Exercise Science (BS, MA, PhD), Strength and Conditioning (BS), Social Science of Sport - Coaching and Administration (BS), Sport Management (BS), Sports Management & Sociology of Sport (MA, PhD)
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AquaSkills Swim Lessons, NYC
Courses / Programs
As seen in The New York Times. Established in 2004, AquaSkills is a highly successful private swim school in Lower Manhattan, and a leader in swim education throughout NYC for adults & children (ages 4+). We conduct private & semi-private swimming classes or small groups of up to 4 in an exclusive heated pool.
We teach adults at all levels - from non-swimmers to people training for triathlons or competitive team swimmers as well as fitness swimming. An introduction class is suggested for placement.
AquaSkills instructors are mature, dedicated and highly skilled at teaching all levels. Our methods are an amalgam of the skills of Adrian Ginju, a former member of the Romanian Olympic Swim Team, and Lori Pailet, a professional Aquatic Exercise instructor (AEA), American Red Cross certified to deliver ultimately responsible swim classes.
By appointment only. For 100% flexibility of class schedule, you can create your own semi-private or small groups by finding your own classmates. We provide Early Bird Swim Classes for adults of all levels from 6am onward, private or semi-private, weekdays and weekends. Swim groups & parties by special request.
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"Lori, thank you for Aqua Skills. It was my last hope.... Thank you, thank you, thank you Craig, for your gentle guidance, clear instruction and constant motivation for my breakthrough. You are truly a genius in the water and I am so fortunate to have you as an instructor."
- Hazel
Year-round swim classes:
- Non-Swimmers
- Adult swim classes
- Kids' swim classes- ages 4+
- Beginner swim classes (all ages)
- Beginner swim classes (for adults)
- Intermediate Swimmer
- Breathing Techniques
- Overcoming Fear of Water (Aqua phobia)
- Level 1-6 Learn to Swim
- Advanced Stroke improvement
- Freestyle
- Backstrokes
- Breaststroke
- Flip Turns, Turns,Butterfly
- Endurance
- Aqua Exercise
- Fitness swimming
- Lap Swimming
- Triathlon Swim Prep
- Competitive Swim Team Prep
- Early Bird Swim Classes
- Non-Swimmers
- Adult swim classes
- Kids' swim classes- ages 4+
- Beginner swim classes (all ages)
- Beginner swim classes (for adults)
- Intermediate Swimmer
- Breathing Techniques
- Overcoming Fear of Water (Aqua phobia)
- Level 1-6 Learn to Swim
- Advanced Stroke improvement
- Freestyle
- Backstrokes
- Breaststroke
- Flip Turns, Turns,Butterfly
- Endurance
- Aqua Exercise
- Fitness swimming
- Lap Swimming
- Triathlon Swim Prep
- Competitive Swim Team Prep
- Early Bird Swim Classes
Skydive Long Island, New York
Courses / Programs
Skydive Long Island is conveniently located 70 miles east of New York City, in Calverton, New York. We are a full service skydiving dropzone. Whether you are new to skydiving, or have been skydiving for years, Skydive Long Island is the ultimate skydiving center in the New York area. All are welcome. Rigging services available full time.At Skydive Long Island, you can jump with all of your friends from our 19 seat Caravan. Skydive Long Island is the only dropzone on Long Island flying to 13500 feet! With a view of the entire east end of Long Island, the Atlantic ocean, and Long Island Sound, SDLI is your premium skydiving center for the whole New York area!
Tandem Freefall Progression. First time Tandem Skydives are available with Skydiving Video & Photography Services. Reservations strongly recommended. Students must be at least 18 years of age. Individuals weighing over 225lbs. must have their doctor´s approval.
ISSOS, Summer School at Yale University, Connecticut (Paused for 2027)
Courses / Programs
• ISSOS at Yale University provides a unique opportunity for U.S. and international students to spend the summer in one of the USA’s top Ivy League Universities!• Based on the campus of prestigious Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, we provide 3-week residential academic summer camp programs for middle school and high school students (ages 13-18) where you combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure.
• Each student compliments his or her academic summer program option with one of our unique, in-depth elective summer courses, which are timetabled four afternoons per week.
• We offer our students the opportunity of an educational summer adventure of a lifetime where the focus is on personal safety and wellbeing, quality individual instruction & a unique international experience.
• Yale’s picturesque campus, set on 265 acres in New England, in northeastern United States, provides students with the opportunity to explore the many University buildings, shop in the small university town that plays host to some well known brands as well as other boutique shops, and enjoy the variety of cafes and restaurants.
• Disclaimer: The use of Yale University's name in this website is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which ISSOS is delivering the summer programs. ISSOS has no affiliation with Yale University and Yale University is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of ISSOS programs in any way.
3-week Residential Summer School:
Stimulating academic and cultural summer camp for U.S. and international students ages 13-18 years old:
• Students study one academic subject and one elective subject
Academic Programs:
• ESL English Language
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• Debate
• Creative Writing
• Study Skills to prepare for final years of high school and entrance to university / college
Elective Programs:
• Film
• Outdoor Leadership
• Photography
• Tennis
• Theatre
Stimulating academic and cultural summer camp for U.S. and international students ages 13-18 years old:
• Students study one academic subject and one elective subject
Academic Programs:
• ESL English Language
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• Debate
• Creative Writing
• Study Skills to prepare for final years of high school and entrance to university / college
Elective Programs:
• Film
• Outdoor Leadership
• Photography
• Tennis
• Theatre
Updated: 2026-10-05
urSwim
Courses / Programs
Based in Setauket, NY, urSwim is New York's only swim school that comes to you, serving all of Long Island and Manhattan. We offer private, semi-private and group lessons year-round in the convenience of our clients pools. Additionally, we provide water aerobics and lifeguarding services for both residential and corporate events.We are committed to reaching every pool from Manhattan to Montauk. urSwim instructors will teach at any pool: yours, grandma’s, a friendly neighbor’s, a community pool, etc. Our office will note your desired day(s) / times and do our absolute best to accommodate the lesson time you desire.
Our instructors are all American Red Cross certified Lifeguards with at least three years of experience. They are also CPR and First Aid certified. Besides being highly motivated to get soon-to-be swimmers swimming, they also happen to be really cool.
urSwim strongly believes that swimmers learn best in a familiar environment. Not only will you enjoy the comfort of not having to leave home but your children will learn to be safe in the pool they’ll spend the most time in: yours. Swimming is fun and great exercise.
Swim classes include:
- Private Swimming Lessons
- Semi-Private Swimming Lessons
- Group Swimming Lessons
- Little Swimmer's Programs: Baby and Me (6 to 18 months), Anchovies (18 months to 3), Sea Turtles (3-5 years old), Penguins (4-7 years old), Dolphins (6-10 years old) & Sharks (8-12 years old)
- Big Swimmer's Programs: Beginner, Novice, Intemediate, Advanced & Master
Additionally:
- Lifeguarding
- Water Aerobics
- Birthday Parties
- Private Swimming Lessons
- Semi-Private Swimming Lessons
- Group Swimming Lessons
- Little Swimmer's Programs: Baby and Me (6 to 18 months), Anchovies (18 months to 3), Sea Turtles (3-5 years old), Penguins (4-7 years old), Dolphins (6-10 years old) & Sharks (8-12 years old)
- Big Swimmer's Programs: Beginner, Novice, Intemediate, Advanced & Master
Additionally:
- Lifeguarding
- Water Aerobics
- Birthday Parties
ID Tech Camps, Connecticut
Courses / Programs
iD Tech Camps offers immersive technology summer camp programs for kids and teens in over 80 prestigious universities in the USA, including Wesleyan University in Middletown CT, University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport CT, and Yale University in New Haven CT. Weeklong day camps and overnight camps are available for kids & teens ages 7-17. Additionally, iD Tech Academies (including the iD Programming and iD Film Academies) provide 2-week long overnight programs for teens ages 13-18. Choose from a wide variety of exciting course topics - Game Design, Web Design, Coding, Programming Modding, and Robotics among others. Discover how your technical talents and scientific passions can lead to a future career. These comprehensive week-long sessions include personalized technology instruction and a variety of fun summer camp activities.
With 8 students maximum per instructor, iD Tech Camps customizes the curriculum around each individual participant. Students build STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in the tech labs, eat in the university dining hall, explore campus, and make new friends.
“An absolutely unforgettable experience I will NEVER forget. Great instructors, camp director and technology…I deem iD Tech Camps the best camp EVER!”
- Tristan P., Student, Wesleyan University
Summer Tech Camps for Kids & Teens Ages 7-18:
iD Tech Camp:
- Week-long Day camps for ages 7-17
- Week-long Overnight camps for ages 10-17
iD Programming Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
iD Film Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all iD Academy locations
iD Tech Camp:
- Week-long Day camps for ages 7-17
- Week-long Overnight camps for ages 10-17
iD Programming Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
iD Film Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all iD Academy locations
Art of Swimming
Courses / Programs
Art of Swimming has been servicing the Hampton Long Island Area, NY, since 1981, and was originally known as Vicki's Aquatots. We are a full service back yard swim school offering swimming lessons, life guarding, CPR, first aid and scuba training. We teach swimming to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, terrified non-swimmers of all ages and adults. We are insured and are a member of the US Swim School Association, American Swim Coach.s Association (ASCA) & Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI).
We offer combined experience of over 45 years and use a gentle, yet playful approach that is energetic and extremely goal oriented. Our goal is to get your child swimming in the fastest possible time with the best possible technique for that child. Each child progresses differently.
Art of Swimming uses a variety of unique techniques to accomplish that goal which are not used by any other companies. Even in the "play" times the focus is geared strictly towards obtaining a particular skill in the water. We use all kinds of props to make learning fun and believe in a gentle approach to swimming instruction. Our instructors are enthusiastic, energetic, and fun.
Swimming lessons for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, terrified non-swimmers of all ages, and adults, young & old alike.
- High quality private swimming lessons at your home pool, providing highly qualified, trained, and insured instructors.
- We offer our own progression and certifications, as well as the 3 levels of the Red Cross Preschool Program, the 6 levels of the Red Cross Learn to Swim Program, Lifeguarding, CPR / AED, First Aid, Snorkeling, Skin Diving, Scuba, and underwater photography.
- High quality private swimming lessons at your home pool, providing highly qualified, trained, and insured instructors.
- We offer our own progression and certifications, as well as the 3 levels of the Red Cross Preschool Program, the 6 levels of the Red Cross Learn to Swim Program, Lifeguarding, CPR / AED, First Aid, Snorkeling, Skin Diving, Scuba, and underwater photography.