The Cove offers American Red Cross water safety classes taught by certified instructors. Classes are limited to four to six students per instructor, ensuring quality lessons with more personalized attention to each student. The American Red Cross program consists of swimming skills, including basic and competitive strokes, and water safety information at each level. 

• Youth Swim lessons are geared towards children ages six months to 17 years old.
• Swim lesson evaluations are required prior to registration for ages 3 & 4 and 8 and older.
• Lessons are $55 per child, which includes eight 30-minute classes. 
• You can register here, in person at the Cove, or over the phone.

Fall 2026 Swim Lessons

The Cove will be offering a fall youth swim lesson session in September.

Classes will start Monday September 21 and run through Friday October 2.

The cost is $55.00 per participant and includes 8 30-minute lessons. 

Class days will be on Monday / Tuesday & Thursday / Friday in the evenings. 

Registration begins Monday August 10 and will run through Wednesday September 9th. 

Swim Lesson Evaluation Requirements

• Youth aged 3 and 4 as well as 8 or older require an evaluation prior to registration.
• Evaluations need to be done prior to registration and will not be done on the first day or registration.
• For levels Preschool Aquatics 1 and 2 as well as Levels 2 through 6 must have either an American Red Cross Certification card that verifies eligibility for the class you are enrolling for, or a swimming evaluation card completed by a Cove staff member prior to registration. Evaluations are done at the Cove Aquatic Center; no appointment is needed just show up during the days and times listed below.

Evaluation Days and Times:

Monday - Friday from 5:30 am to Noon
Monday - Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday's - 8:00 am - 11:30 am