NEW Swim School Coming to Northern RI

Swim Lessons for Children and Adults in RI & SE Mass

Build Confidence in the Water. Skills for Life.

From first splashes to stronger strokes, The Cove Swim School helps children and adults become safer, more confident swimmers through structured, supportive instruction.

Serving families throughout Rhode Island and nearby Southeastern Massachusetts.

20+ Years of Experience | Certified Instructors | 90° Heated Pool | Weekly Progress Updates

Northern RI's Dedicated Swim School

The Cove Swim School is a dedicated, free-standing swim school in Smithfield, RI built around one thing: helping swimmers feel safe and confident in the water.

Our team brings 20+ years of swim instruction experience, with training and certifications through Starfish Aquatics Institute, USA Swimming, and the American Red Cross.

From our warm 90° pool to structured skill progression and regular parent updates, everything is designed to help swimmers learn comfortably and make steady progress.

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Swim Lessons for Every Stage

From a baby’s first experience in the water to preparation for competitive swimming, our programs give swimmers a clear path to keep learning and progressing.

Otter Cubs

Ages 4 Months – 2 Years

Parent & child lessons focused on water comfort, early swim skills and safety awareness.

Goal

Build water comfort, parent confidence, and foundational safety skills through guided play.

Skills & Objectives

Comfortable entering and exiting water with parent
Water adjustment and confidence building
Blowing bubbles
Assisted front and back floats
Supported kicking on front and back
Water pouring over head/face
Introduction to arm movement
Songs, games, and sensory exploration
Parent education on water safety
Introduction to submersion readiness
Wall holds and safe pool behavior

Graduation Requirements

Comfortable in water environment
Demonstrates basic breath control
Assisted float on front and back
Shows readiness for independent instruction

Tiny Splashers

Ages 2 – 3 Years

A fun transition to independent lessons with a focus on water comfort, listening skills and basic safety.

Goal

Develop independence in the water and introduce foundational survival skills.

Skills & Objectives

Enter and exit pool independently
Front float with assistance
Back float with assistance
Recover to standing position
Bubble blowing and rhythmic breathing
Assisted kicking with support
Intro to streamline position
Assisted front paddle movements
Jump into water with instructor support
Wall safety and reaching edge independently

Graduation Requirements

Comfortable separating from parent
Float briefly with support
Kick independently for short distances
Recover to wall safely

Cove Explorers

Ages 3+

Build confidence and independence through floating, kicking, submerging and foundational survival skills.

Goal

Increase independence and introduce beginner propulsion skills.

Skills & Objectives

Independent front and back float
Glide on front and back
Freestyle arm introduction
Flutter kick with kickboard
Independent submersion
Roll from front to back
Retrieve submerged objects
Intro to side breathing
Jump in and return to wall
Treading water introduction

Graduation Requirements

Swim short distances independently
Float independently for several seconds
Demonstrate roll-over breathing recovery
Comfortable putting face fully underwater

River Rangers

Ages 3+

Develop stronger swimming skills, body control and the ability to swim longer distances with confidence.

Goal

Build proper technique for foundational competitive strokes.

Skills & Objectives

Freestyle with side breathing
Backstroke fundamentals
Streamline push-offs
Rhythmic breathing
Intro to breaststroke kick
Dolphin kick introduction
Deep water confidence
Treading water
Intro to rotary breathing
Swim longer distances with control

Graduation Requirements

Swim freestyle independently with breathing
Swim basic backstroke
Demonstrate proper streamline
Tread water independently

Wave Navigators

Ages 3+

Learn and develop proper stroke technique while improving coordination, breathing and endurance.

Goal

Improve endurance, efficiency, and stroke mechanics.

Skills & Objectives

Refined freestyle technique
Backstroke refinement
Breaststroke introduction/full stroke
Butterfly kick progression
Flip turn introduction
Deep water skills
Diving fundamentals
Increased endurance swimming
Intro to pacing
Water safety and rescue awareness

Graduation Requirements

Swim all major strokes with basic proficiency
Swim multiple laps continuously
Demonstrate strong breathing control
Ready for pre-team environment

Ocean Adventurers

Ages 3+

Refine multiple strokes, build endurance and become a more efficient, confident swimmer.

Goal

Prepare swimmers for competitive swim team participation.

Skills & Objectives

Legal freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly
Flip turns and open turns
Starts and diving technique
Streamline efficiency
Interval training introduction
Pace awareness
Endurance development
Competitive etiquette
Lane awareness
Dryland warm-up basics
Intro to race strategy
IM transition skills

Graduation Requirements

Swim legal strokes consistently
Complete structured swim sets independently
Understand lane etiquette and practice structure
Ready for USA Swimming or local competitive team participation

Pre-Swim Team

Ages 5+

For advanced swimmers ready to take the next step. Focus on stroke refinement, endurance, starts, turns and swim-team skills.

Goal

Prepare advanced swimmers for competitive swimming by improving stroke technique, endurance, starts, turns, and overall swim-team readiness.

Skills & Objectives

Refine freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly
Develop proper starts and diving technique
Practice flip turns and open turns
Improve streamline and underwater efficiency
Build endurance through structured swim sets
Develop speed, pacing, and breathing control
Learn lane etiquette and circle swimming
Follow interval-based practices
Introduce individual medley (IM) transitions
Build confidence in a swim-team environment

Graduation Requirements

Swimmers should be able to:

Demonstrate all four competitive strokes with proper basic technique
Complete starts and turns safely and consistently
Swim multiple laps while maintaining stroke technique
Follow structured sets and instructor directions independently
Demonstrate proper lane etiquette and practice habits
Show the endurance and confidence needed for competitive swimming

Why Families Choose The Cove

Dedicated Swim School

A facility built specifically for swim instruction, water safety and aquatic programs.

Experienced, Certified Instructors

20+ years of experience with training and certifications through respected swimming and safety organizations.

90° Heated Pool

Warm water helps young swimmers stay comfortable and focused during lessons.

Clear Skill Progression

Swimmers advance through structured levels as their confidence and abilities grow.

Weekly Parent Updates

After each lesson, instructors connect with parents to share what their swimmer worked on, how they progressed, and what’s coming next.

Low-Stimulation Hours

Quieter lesson times are available for neurodiverse swimmers who benefit from a lower-stimulation environment.

Getting Started Is Easy

Complete the form below and we’ll reserve your child’s spot before enrollment opens.

Find Your Swim Level

Explore our programs and find the level that best matches your swimmer’s age and ability.

Choose Your Class

Find a day and time that works for your family.

Time to Swim!

Meet your instructor, build skills and watch your swimmer’s confidence grow.

Swim Lessons in Smithfield, RI

Conveniently located in Smithfield, The Cove Swim School serves families throughout Northern Rhode Island and nearby Southeastern Massachusetts. Families visit us from Smithfield, North Smithfield, Lincoln, Cumberland, Glocester, Johnston, North Providence, Burrillville, Scituate, Foster, Woonsocket and surrounding Providence County communities.

Whether you’re looking for your baby’s first swim class, children’s swim lessons, private instruction or adult lessons, The Cove offers a dedicated place to learn close to home. That’s enough.

Start Their Swim Journey at The Cove

Whether it’s their first time in the water or they’re ready to take their swimming to the next level, we’ll help your child build the skills and confidence to keep moving forward.

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Be the first to hear about our grand opening, class schedules, enrollment dates, and special offers.

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50% OFF your first month of swim lessons
Exclusive opening updates
Early access to enrollment before the general public
First notice when our Founding Family Membership becomes available

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NEW Swim School Coming to Northern RI