The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department will conduct swim lessons with certified Red Cross instructors this summer at M.J. Hickey Pool.  The Learn to Swim program will begin on June 10.  The number of sessions and classes will be determined by the number of participants.  Each session will be Monday – Thursday for a two week period.  Morning classes and evening classes will be available.  Class space is limited. 

Registration for the lessons will begin May 1 at the Hughes Community Center located at 1000 East Parkway - Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Minors must be registered by a parent or legal guardian and a fee of $60 will be required to register.  For more information call 479-968-1272. 

Youth ages 10-13 are invited to take part in 2 fun-filled days and one night of nonstop adventure with the aquatic environment at Lake Dardanelle State Park.  The park will host Aquatic Conservation Experience (ACE) Camp April 26-27, 2013.  Throughout the 2 days participants will develop an understanding and appreciation for the unique aquatic environment at Lake Dardanelle through outdoor adventure and activities. 

Friday’s events will begin at 5p.m. and introduce ACE campers to the inner workings of the park aquariums through a behind-the-scenes tour.  We will also get to know each other through some fun activities, fishing, and dinner around the campfire.  There will many fun filled activities to explore the diverse aquatic environment at Lake Dardanelle and ways to conserve this precious resource. After dinner and activities we will retire into the visitor center to “sleep with the fish”.