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 children 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.

Spring 2026 Youth Swim Lessons: April 13th – April 23rd

The Cove will offer one spring session of swim lessons for children 6 months to 17 years old. Classes will be held on Monday - Thursday evenings over the course of 2 weeks. 

Registration Begins: March 2, 2026  

Registration Ends: April 6, 2026 

Swim Lesson Evaluation Requirements

• Youth aged 8 or older requires an evaluation prior to registration.
• Swim evaluations are not available the first day of registration, please complete an evaluation before registration day to ensure your child gets into the correct level for their skill.
• 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.
• Swim lesson evaluations can be done Monday-Thursday from 6-8 pm.