Hockessin Athletic Club

Overview

Hockessin Athletic Club (HAC) is a comprehensive family-oriented fitness and wellness center located in Hockessin, Delaware. While primarily known for its extensive athletic facilities, it features a dedicated Wellness section including The Spa, offering mind/body services like massages, hot yoga, facials, and beauty treatments—ideal for relaxation akin to a sauna experience through heated yoga and spa amenities. The club emphasizes a holistic approach to health, combining fitness, aquatics, nutrition, and community programs.

• Facility type: Full-service athletic club with indoor/outdoor pools, fitness areas, spa, cafe, and youth programs.
• Overall atmosphere and experience: Vibrant, community-focused environment promoting fitness for all ages. Members enjoy a welcoming space with fresh, nutritious cafe options, personalized training, and seasonal poolside dining. The spa and hot yoga provide serene recovery zones amidst high-energy fitness activities, fostering a balanced lifestyle of sweat, recovery, and family fun.

Features & Amenities

HAC boasts state-of-the-art amenities catering to diverse needs:

• Aquatics: Indoor pool for year-round use, outdoor pool (seasonal Waterside Grille), swim lessons, aqua fitness, US Masters swimming.
• Fitness areas: Group fitness studios, personal training zones, small group training (e.g., K-Strong Met-Con, IBOD & IBOX), InBody body composition analysis (free for members).
• Wellness & Spa: The Spa with massages, facials, beauty services, hot yoga (heated studio for sauna-like detoxification), mind/body classes.
• Nutrition: HAC Café serving breakfast, lunch, dinner with fresh, low-sugar/salt meals, smoothie bar, daily specials, kids’ menu (hours: Mon-Thu 6am-8pm, Fri 6am-7pm, Sat/Sun 8/9am-4pm).
• Youth facilities: Dedicated spaces for swim lessons, dance, tumbling, martial arts, preschool, childcare, before/after-school care, summer camps.
• Other: HAC App for scheduling, fitness tools, community event spaces, elite PT partnership.

Services

HAC offers a wide array of programs and services:

• Fitness: Personal training (overview, specialized, sports performance, youth), group fitness, small group PT ($30/class), aqua fitness.
• Aquatics: Youth/private/semi-private swim lessons (e.g., 30-min private: $42 member/$62 non-member), adult lessons, certifications (lifeguard, CPR).
• Wellness: Spa services (massage, facials, beauty), hot yoga, nutrition coaching.
• Youth Programs: Enrichment & sports (YES), parent-tot, dance, tumbling, martial arts, group fitness, preschool, summer programs.
• Community & Events: Adult sports/dance, Run HAC, Community Fitness Fridays, judo, cancer support, events (birthday parties, Project Zero, Frozen Frogman, Lifestyle Challenge).
• Additional: InBody analysis (free for members/$25 non-members), cafe grab-and-go, membership management.

Pricing

Specific pricing is available for select services (full membership details via https://www.hachealthclub.com/membershipcost):

• Private/Semi-Private Swim Lessons (members/non-members):
  • 15-min private: $32/$47
  • 30-min private: $42/$62
  • 30-min semi-private: $32/$47 per child
• Small Group PT Classes (e.g., K-Strong, IBOD): $30 per class
• InBody Analysis: Free for members / $25 non-members
• Café: Menus available (main, kids, smoothies); seasonal poolside options closed.
• Memberships: Options include standard, youth benefits, HAC Black Card; guest policy applies. Schedule tours for details.

Location & Hours

• Location: 100 Fitness Way, Hockessin, DE 19707. Phone: (302) 239-6688. Easy access via website contact forms, HAC App.
• Operating Hours: Vary by area (full schedule: https://www.hachealthclub.com/hours-and-schedules).
  • Café: Mon-Thu 6am-8pm, Fri 6am-7pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 9am-4pm (hot food restrictions apply).
  • Poolside/Waterside Grille: Closed seasonally.
  • General club: Check app or site for fitness/spa/aquatics schedules.

Notes

• What makes HAC special: Unlike typical gyms, HAC is a one-stop family wellness hub with spa and hot yoga for relaxation/detox (sauna-like via heated sessions), integrated youth education/care, and community events like cancer support. Emphasis on data-driven tools (InBody), fresh nutrition, and personalized programs sets it apart. Black Card perks, app integration, and non-member access (e.g., lessons) enhance inclusivity. Perfect for all ages seeking fitness, recovery, and social connection in a supportive Delaware community.