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Class Updates:
Due to illness, the 5:30pm Aqua Bootcamp with Tes Reed is cancelled on Thursday, January 19th. See you all next week!
Schedule & class Descriptions:
In The Spotlight:
Mondays
Aqua Strength
Mondays 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Instructor: Luana Dias David
No Fee For Members
This low-impact class is designed to increase strength, heart-health, and endurance through water-based exercise in a fun and social setting. This class is for all levels of fitness.
Aqua Zumba
Mondays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Luana Dias David
No Fee For Members
Aqua Zumba combines music and dance steps with a pool party. It offers a fun, water-based, body-toning workout you’ll love!
Cardio Crush
Mondays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
No Fee For Members
Adult Learn-To-Swim: Intermediate/Advanced Stroke Refinement
CANCELED
Mondays, October 7th – November 11th
5:45pm – 6:30pm
*with make-up date November 18th
Mondays, September 30th – November 4th
5:45pm – 6:30pm
*w/ makeup date Nov 11
Ages: 16+
Instructors: Julia Erickson and Christine Ocheltree
Members: $84.00
Guests: $108.00
Our certified instructors are offering six weeks of adult swim lessons. This class is designed for intermediate or advanced adult swimmers who would like to refine the 4 “competitive strokes” (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) and 3 “survival strokes” (breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke.) Each 45-minute session will be designed as a flexible aquatic workout that will address your individual goals. Our coaches will offer their critical eye to help you become a more efficient and confident swimmer.
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Tuesdays
Aqua Core
Tuesdays 10 am – 11 am
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
No Fee For Members
Aqua Zumba
Tuesdays 11 am – 12 pm
Instructor: Darren Blaney
No Fee For Members
Aqua Dance
Tuesdays 11 am – 12 pm
No Fee For Members
Shake your groove thing and shimmy your cares away at Aqua Dance with Darren! This class uses the resistance of the water, contemporary dance music, and movements from modern dance styles to elicit a gleeful, dynamic aquatic workout. No experience necessary but a willingness to get a little bit silly, learn some new steps, and laugh at ourselves is required!
Aqua Bootcamp
Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
No Fee For Members
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Wednesdays
Aqua Blast
Wednesday 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Instructor: Darren Blaney
No Fee For Members
A dynamic mix of interval training, cardio, strength, and balance. Join us for a fun midweek pick-me-up!
Aqua Volleyball
Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
**This is an intergenerational program!
No Fee For Members
Get your (aqua) game on! Change up and charge up your water routine with aqua volleyball!! Get in on an hour of fun, fast watersport that burns calories, promotes healthy movement and brings a blast to your Wednesday water workout.
**This is an intergenerational program open to players of all ages, provided they can stand and move with their head fully above the water in the shallow area.
Adult Learn-To-Swim: Intermediate/Advanced Stroke Refinement
Wednesdays, April 24th-May 29th
5:30-6:15pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
Members: $84.00
Guests: $108.00
Our certified instructors are offering six weeks of adult swim lessons. This class is designed for intermediate or advanced adult (16+) swimmers who would like review/refinement of the 4 “competitive strokes” (freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke, and butterfly) and 3 “survival strokes” (breast stroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke.) Each 45-minute session will be designed as a flexible aquatic workout that will address each student’s individual goals. Our coaches will offer their critical eye to help swimmers become more efficient and confident swimmers.
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Thursdays
Adult Learn-To-Swim Lessons - Beginner
Thursdays, October 3rd – November 7th,
9:15am – 10:00am
w/ makeup date Nov 14
Instructor: Molly Ziegler
Members: $84.00
Guests: $108.00
Our certified instructors are offering six weeks of adult swim lessons. Each 45-minute session will focus on becoming comfortable in the water, learning lifesaving skills, and gaining confidence. No experience necessary!
Adult Learn to Swim Lessons NEXT STEPS
Thursdays, 9:15 am – 10:00 am
January 7 – February 11
Instructor: TBD
$84/Member
$108/Guest
*Daxko is Berkshire South’s new online registration system. To register, click the “Register Here” link above. You will be redirected to Daxko’s website, create a log in, and complete registration! Please email any questions to: mdelsignore@berkshiresouth.org
Fountain of Youth
No Fee For Members
Aqua Thrills
Thursdays 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*Adaptive Class
Instructor: Janice Shields
Free For Everyone
Aqua Bootcamp
Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
No Fee For Members
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Fridays
Friday Happiness Hour
Instructor: Melanie Canon
No Fee For Members
Researchers have discovered that music and certain movements can jumpstart positive emotions and improve your mood. This class uses both, to maximize happiness! Ready to dive into joy? Kick off the weekend with Happiness Hour at Berkshire South!
Aqua Dance
Fridays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Darren Blaney
No Fee For Members
Shake your groove thing and shimmy your cares away at Aqua Dance with Darren! This class uses the resistance of water, contemporary dance music, and movements from modern dance styles to elicit a gleeful, dynamic aquatic workout. No experience necessary, but a willingness to get a little bit silly, learn some new steps, and laugh at ourselves is required!
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Weekends
Saturday AM Jam
Saturdays 10:30 – 11:30am
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
This is an intergenerational program
No Fee For Members
Open to all ages, this fun, casual, diverse programming hour uses the open swim area. Beignyreih will lead activities including volleyball, aquatic dance jams, pool games, and water safety demonstrations. For more information about the programming schedule, please join our aquatics listserve to receive the weekly Pool Notes, or contact: aquatics@berkshiresouth.org.
Adult LTS Freestyle Clinic
Ages 18+
Saturday, January 4th, 2025
9:00 – 10:15am
Instructor: Julia Erickson
Members: $30.00
Guests: $40.00
This fast-paced, one-day swim clinic offers 75 minutes of focused instruction for intermediate and advanced adult swimmers looking to refine their strokes and swim with greater efficiency. Participants will receive individualized feedback and take part in guided group workouts. By improving your form, you’ll increase stamina, boost speed, and enhance cardiovascular health—all while reducing the risk of repetitive stress injuries.
Adult Backstroke Clinic
Ages 18+
Saturday, January 25th, 2025
9:00 – 10:15am
Instructor: Julia Erickson and/or Darren Blaney
Members: $30.00
Guests: $40.00
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Aqua Strength
Mondays 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Instructor: Luana Dias David
No Fee For Members
This low-impact class is designed to increase strength, heart-health, and endurance through water-based exercise in a fun and social setting. This class is for all levels of fitness.
Aqua Zumba
Mondays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Luana Dias David
No Fee For Members
Aqua Zumba combines music and dance steps with a pool party. It offers a fun, water-based, body-toning workout you’ll love!
Cardio Crush
Mondays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
No Fee For Members
Adult Learn-To-Swim: Intermediate/Advanced Stroke Refinement
CANCELED
Mondays, October 7th – November 11th
5:45pm – 6:30pm
*with make-up date November 18th
Mondays, September 30th – November 4th
5:45pm – 6:30pm
*w/ makeup date Nov 11
Ages: 16+
Instructors: Julia Erickson and Christine Ocheltree
Members: $84.00
Guests: $108.00
Our certified instructors are offering six weeks of adult swim lessons. This class is designed for intermediate or advanced adult swimmers who would like to refine the 4 “competitive strokes” (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) and 3 “survival strokes” (breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke.) Each 45-minute session will be designed as a flexible aquatic workout that will address your individual goals. Our coaches will offer their critical eye to help you become a more efficient and confident swimmer.
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Aqua Core
Tuesdays 10 am – 11 am
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
No Fee For Members
Aqua Zumba
Tuesdays 11 am – 12 pm
Instructor: Darren Blaney
No Fee For Members
Aqua Dance
Tuesdays 11 am – 12 pm
No Fee For Members
Shake your groove thing and shimmy your cares away at Aqua Dance with Darren! This class uses the resistance of the water, contemporary dance music, and movements from modern dance styles to elicit a gleeful, dynamic aquatic workout. No experience necessary but a willingness to get a little bit silly, learn some new steps, and laugh at ourselves is required!
Aqua Bootcamp
Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
No Fee For Members
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Aqua Blast
Wednesday 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Instructor: Darren Blaney
No Fee For Members
A dynamic mix of interval training, cardio, strength, and balance. Join us for a fun midweek pick-me-up!
Aqua Volleyball
Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
**This is an intergenerational program!
No Fee For Members
Get your (aqua) game on! Change up and charge up your water routine with aqua volleyball!! Get in on an hour of fun, fast watersport that burns calories, promotes healthy movement and brings a blast to your Wednesday water workout.
**This is an intergenerational program open to players of all ages, provided they can stand and move with their head fully above the water in the shallow area.
Adult Learn-To-Swim: Intermediate/Advanced Stroke Refinement
Wednesdays, April 24th-May 29th
5:30-6:15pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
Members: $84.00
Guests: $108.00
Our certified instructors are offering six weeks of adult swim lessons. This class is designed for intermediate or advanced adult (16+) swimmers who would like review/refinement of the 4 “competitive strokes” (freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke, and butterfly) and 3 “survival strokes” (breast stroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke.) Each 45-minute session will be designed as a flexible aquatic workout that will address each student’s individual goals. Our coaches will offer their critical eye to help swimmers become more efficient and confident swimmers.
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Adult Learn-To-Swim Lessons - Beginner
Thursdays, October 3rd – November 7th,
9:15am – 10:00am
w/ makeup date Nov 14
Instructor: Molly Ziegler
Members: $84.00
Guests: $108.00
Our certified instructors are offering six weeks of adult swim lessons. Each 45-minute session will focus on becoming comfortable in the water, learning lifesaving skills, and gaining confidence. No experience necessary!
Adult Learn to Swim Lessons NEXT STEPS
Thursdays, 9:15 am – 10:00 am
January 7 – February 11
Instructor: TBD
$84/Member
$108/Guest
*Daxko is Berkshire South’s new online registration system. To register, click the “Register Here” link above. You will be redirected to Daxko’s website, create a log in, and complete registration! Please email any questions to: mdelsignore@berkshiresouth.org
Fountain of Youth
No Fee For Members
Aqua Thrills
Thursdays 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*Adaptive Class
Instructor: Janice Shields
Free For Everyone
Aqua Bootcamp
Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
No Fee For Members
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Friday Happiness Hour
Instructor: Melanie Canon
No Fee For Members
Researchers have discovered that music and certain movements can jumpstart positive emotions and improve your mood. This class uses both, to maximize happiness! Ready to dive into joy? Kick off the weekend with Happiness Hour at Berkshire South!
Aqua Dance
Fridays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Darren Blaney
No Fee For Members
Shake your groove thing and shimmy your cares away at Aqua Dance with Darren! This class uses the resistance of water, contemporary dance music, and movements from modern dance styles to elicit a gleeful, dynamic aquatic workout. No experience necessary, but a willingness to get a little bit silly, learn some new steps, and laugh at ourselves is required!
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Saturday AM Jam
Saturdays 10:30 – 11:30am
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
This is an intergenerational program
No Fee For Members
Open to all ages, this fun, casual, diverse programming hour uses the open swim area. Beignyreih will lead activities including volleyball, aquatic dance jams, pool games, and water safety demonstrations. For more information about the programming schedule, please join our aquatics listserve to receive the weekly Pool Notes, or contact: aquatics@berkshiresouth.org.
Adult LTS Freestyle Clinic
Ages 18+
Saturday, January 4th, 2025
9:00 – 10:15am
Instructor: Julia Erickson
Members: $30.00
Guests: $40.00
This fast-paced, one-day swim clinic offers 75 minutes of focused instruction for intermediate and advanced adult swimmers looking to refine their strokes and swim with greater efficiency. Participants will receive individualized feedback and take part in guided group workouts. By improving your form, you’ll increase stamina, boost speed, and enhance cardiovascular health—all while reducing the risk of repetitive stress injuries.
Adult Backstroke Clinic
Ages 18+
Saturday, January 25th, 2025
9:00 – 10:15am
Instructor: Julia Erickson and/or Darren Blaney
Members: $30.00
Guests: $40.00
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Mondays
Aqua Strength
Mondays 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Instructor: Luana Dias David
No Fee For Members
This low-impact class is designed to increase strength, heart-health, and endurance through water-based exercise in a fun and social setting. This class is for all levels of fitness.
Aqua Zumba
Mondays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Luana Dias David
No Fee For Members
Aqua Zumba combines music and dance steps with a pool party. It offers a fun, water-based, body-toning workout you’ll love!
Cardio Crush
Mondays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
No Fee For Members
Adult Learn-To-Swim: Intermediate/Advanced Stroke Refinement
CANCELED
Mondays, October 7th – November 11th
5:45pm – 6:30pm
*with make-up date November 18th
Mondays, September 30th – November 4th
5:45pm – 6:30pm
*w/ makeup date Nov 11
Ages: 16+
Instructors: Julia Erickson and Christine Ocheltree
Members: $84.00
Guests: $108.00
Our certified instructors are offering six weeks of adult swim lessons. This class is designed for intermediate or advanced adult swimmers who would like to refine the 4 “competitive strokes” (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) and 3 “survival strokes” (breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke.) Each 45-minute session will be designed as a flexible aquatic workout that will address your individual goals. Our coaches will offer their critical eye to help you become a more efficient and confident swimmer.
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Tuesdays
Aqua Core
Tuesdays 10 am – 11 am
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
No Fee For Members
Aqua Zumba
Tuesdays 11 am – 12 pm
Instructor: Darren Blaney
No Fee For Members
Aqua Dance
Tuesdays 11 am – 12 pm
No Fee For Members
Shake your groove thing and shimmy your cares away at Aqua Dance with Darren! This class uses the resistance of the water, contemporary dance music, and movements from modern dance styles to elicit a gleeful, dynamic aquatic workout. No experience necessary but a willingness to get a little bit silly, learn some new steps, and laugh at ourselves is required!
Aqua Bootcamp
Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
No Fee For Members
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Wednesdays
Aqua Blast
Wednesday 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Instructor: Darren Blaney
No Fee For Members
A dynamic mix of interval training, cardio, strength, and balance. Join us for a fun midweek pick-me-up!
Aqua Volleyball
Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
**This is an intergenerational program!
No Fee For Members
Get your (aqua) game on! Change up and charge up your water routine with aqua volleyball!! Get in on an hour of fun, fast watersport that burns calories, promotes healthy movement and brings a blast to your Wednesday water workout.
**This is an intergenerational program open to players of all ages, provided they can stand and move with their head fully above the water in the shallow area.
Adult Learn-To-Swim: Intermediate/Advanced Stroke Refinement
Wednesdays, April 24th-May 29th
5:30-6:15pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
Members: $84.00
Guests: $108.00
Our certified instructors are offering six weeks of adult swim lessons. This class is designed for intermediate or advanced adult (16+) swimmers who would like review/refinement of the 4 “competitive strokes” (freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke, and butterfly) and 3 “survival strokes” (breast stroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke.) Each 45-minute session will be designed as a flexible aquatic workout that will address each student’s individual goals. Our coaches will offer their critical eye to help swimmers become more efficient and confident swimmers.
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Thursdays
Adult Learn-To-Swim Lessons - Beginner
Thursdays, October 3rd – November 7th,
9:15am – 10:00am
w/ makeup date Nov 14
Instructor: Molly Ziegler
Members: $84.00
Guests: $108.00
Our certified instructors are offering six weeks of adult swim lessons. Each 45-minute session will focus on becoming comfortable in the water, learning lifesaving skills, and gaining confidence. No experience necessary!
Adult Learn to Swim Lessons NEXT STEPS
Thursdays, 9:15 am – 10:00 am
January 7 – February 11
Instructor: TBD
$84/Member
$108/Guest
*Daxko is Berkshire South’s new online registration system. To register, click the “Register Here” link above. You will be redirected to Daxko’s website, create a log in, and complete registration! Please email any questions to: mdelsignore@berkshiresouth.org
Fountain of Youth
No Fee For Members
Aqua Thrills
Thursdays 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*Adaptive Class
Instructor: Janice Shields
Free For Everyone
Aqua Bootcamp
Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
No Fee For Members
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Fridays
Friday Happiness Hour
Instructor: Melanie Canon
No Fee For Members
Researchers have discovered that music and certain movements can jumpstart positive emotions and improve your mood. This class uses both, to maximize happiness! Ready to dive into joy? Kick off the weekend with Happiness Hour at Berkshire South!
Aqua Dance
Fridays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Darren Blaney
No Fee For Members
Shake your groove thing and shimmy your cares away at Aqua Dance with Darren! This class uses the resistance of water, contemporary dance music, and movements from modern dance styles to elicit a gleeful, dynamic aquatic workout. No experience necessary, but a willingness to get a little bit silly, learn some new steps, and laugh at ourselves is required!
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Weekends
Saturday AM Jam
Saturdays 10:30 – 11:30am
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
This is an intergenerational program
No Fee For Members
Open to all ages, this fun, casual, diverse programming hour uses the open swim area. Beignyreih will lead activities including volleyball, aquatic dance jams, pool games, and water safety demonstrations. For more information about the programming schedule, please join our aquatics listserve to receive the weekly Pool Notes, or contact: aquatics@berkshiresouth.org.
Adult LTS Freestyle Clinic
Ages 18+
Saturday, January 4th, 2025
9:00 – 10:15am
Instructor: Julia Erickson
Members: $30.00
Guests: $40.00
This fast-paced, one-day swim clinic offers 75 minutes of focused instruction for intermediate and advanced adult swimmers looking to refine their strokes and swim with greater efficiency. Participants will receive individualized feedback and take part in guided group workouts. By improving your form, you’ll increase stamina, boost speed, and enhance cardiovascular health—all while reducing the risk of repetitive stress injuries.
Adult Backstroke Clinic
Ages 18+
Saturday, January 25th, 2025
9:00 – 10:15am
Instructor: Julia Erickson and/or Darren Blaney
Members: $30.00
Guests: $40.00
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Aqua Strength
Mondays 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Instructor: Luana Dias David
No Fee For Members
This low-impact class is designed to increase strength, heart-health, and endurance through water-based exercise in a fun and social setting. This class is for all levels of fitness.
Aqua Zumba
Mondays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Luana Dias David
No Fee For Members
Aqua Zumba combines music and dance steps with a pool party. It offers a fun, water-based, body-toning workout you’ll love!
Cardio Crush
Mondays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
No Fee For Members
Adult Learn-To-Swim: Intermediate/Advanced Stroke Refinement
CANCELED
Mondays, October 7th – November 11th
5:45pm – 6:30pm
*with make-up date November 18th
Mondays, September 30th – November 4th
5:45pm – 6:30pm
*w/ makeup date Nov 11
Ages: 16+
Instructors: Julia Erickson and Christine Ocheltree
Members: $84.00
Guests: $108.00
Our certified instructors are offering six weeks of adult swim lessons. This class is designed for intermediate or advanced adult swimmers who would like to refine the 4 “competitive strokes” (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) and 3 “survival strokes” (breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke.) Each 45-minute session will be designed as a flexible aquatic workout that will address your individual goals. Our coaches will offer their critical eye to help you become a more efficient and confident swimmer.
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Aqua Core
Tuesdays 10 am – 11 am
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
No Fee For Members
Aqua Zumba
Tuesdays 11 am – 12 pm
Instructor: Darren Blaney
No Fee For Members
Aqua Dance
Tuesdays 11 am – 12 pm
No Fee For Members
Shake your groove thing and shimmy your cares away at Aqua Dance with Darren! This class uses the resistance of the water, contemporary dance music, and movements from modern dance styles to elicit a gleeful, dynamic aquatic workout. No experience necessary but a willingness to get a little bit silly, learn some new steps, and laugh at ourselves is required!
Aqua Bootcamp
Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
No Fee For Members
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Aqua Blast
Wednesday 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Instructor: Darren Blaney
No Fee For Members
A dynamic mix of interval training, cardio, strength, and balance. Join us for a fun midweek pick-me-up!
Aqua Volleyball
Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
**This is an intergenerational program!
No Fee For Members
Get your (aqua) game on! Change up and charge up your water routine with aqua volleyball!! Get in on an hour of fun, fast watersport that burns calories, promotes healthy movement and brings a blast to your Wednesday water workout.
**This is an intergenerational program open to players of all ages, provided they can stand and move with their head fully above the water in the shallow area.
Adult Learn-To-Swim: Intermediate/Advanced Stroke Refinement
Wednesdays, April 24th-May 29th
5:30-6:15pm
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
Members: $84.00
Guests: $108.00
Our certified instructors are offering six weeks of adult swim lessons. This class is designed for intermediate or advanced adult (16+) swimmers who would like review/refinement of the 4 “competitive strokes” (freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke, and butterfly) and 3 “survival strokes” (breast stroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke.) Each 45-minute session will be designed as a flexible aquatic workout that will address each student’s individual goals. Our coaches will offer their critical eye to help swimmers become more efficient and confident swimmers.
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Adult Learn-To-Swim Lessons - Beginner
Thursdays, October 3rd – November 7th,
9:15am – 10:00am
w/ makeup date Nov 14
Instructor: Molly Ziegler
Members: $84.00
Guests: $108.00
Our certified instructors are offering six weeks of adult swim lessons. Each 45-minute session will focus on becoming comfortable in the water, learning lifesaving skills, and gaining confidence. No experience necessary!
Adult Learn to Swim Lessons NEXT STEPS
Thursdays, 9:15 am – 10:00 am
January 7 – February 11
Instructor: TBD
$84/Member
$108/Guest
*Daxko is Berkshire South’s new online registration system. To register, click the “Register Here” link above. You will be redirected to Daxko’s website, create a log in, and complete registration! Please email any questions to: mdelsignore@berkshiresouth.org
Fountain of Youth
No Fee For Members
Aqua Thrills
Thursdays 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*Adaptive Class
Instructor: Janice Shields
Free For Everyone
Aqua Bootcamp
Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Tes Reed
No Fee For Members
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Friday Happiness Hour
Instructor: Melanie Canon
No Fee For Members
Researchers have discovered that music and certain movements can jumpstart positive emotions and improve your mood. This class uses both, to maximize happiness! Ready to dive into joy? Kick off the weekend with Happiness Hour at Berkshire South!
Aqua Dance
Fridays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Darren Blaney
No Fee For Members
Shake your groove thing and shimmy your cares away at Aqua Dance with Darren! This class uses the resistance of water, contemporary dance music, and movements from modern dance styles to elicit a gleeful, dynamic aquatic workout. No experience necessary, but a willingness to get a little bit silly, learn some new steps, and laugh at ourselves is required!
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.
Saturday AM Jam
Saturdays 10:30 – 11:30am
Instructor: Beignyreih Person
This is an intergenerational program
No Fee For Members
Open to all ages, this fun, casual, diverse programming hour uses the open swim area. Beignyreih will lead activities including volleyball, aquatic dance jams, pool games, and water safety demonstrations. For more information about the programming schedule, please join our aquatics listserve to receive the weekly Pool Notes, or contact: aquatics@berkshiresouth.org.
Adult LTS Freestyle Clinic
Ages 18+
Saturday, January 4th, 2025
9:00 – 10:15am
Instructor: Julia Erickson
Members: $30.00
Guests: $40.00
This fast-paced, one-day swim clinic offers 75 minutes of focused instruction for intermediate and advanced adult swimmers looking to refine their strokes and swim with greater efficiency. Participants will receive individualized feedback and take part in guided group workouts. By improving your form, you’ll increase stamina, boost speed, and enhance cardiovascular health—all while reducing the risk of repetitive stress injuries.
Adult Backstroke Clinic
Ages 18+
Saturday, January 25th, 2025
9:00 – 10:15am
Instructor: Julia Erickson and/or Darren Blaney
Members: $30.00
Guests: $40.00
Open Swim Times
No Fee For Members
All “Open Swim” times are available to swimmers and aquatics enthusiasts of all ages! “Open Swim” means that 2 lanes are configured into a larger rectangle available for you to use for exercise, play, and relaxation.