Swim Lessons

The American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program

We have modified our Learn-To-Swim Program Lesson sessions to run in four, two-week sessions. Classes will be offered Monday thru Friday. This program, a unique six-level instructional approach, helps swimmers of all ages and abilities develop swimming and water safety skills. It is designed to give students a positive learning experience and to be safe in, on and around the water.

Red Cross Swim Program Registration 2009

You may sign-up and pay for ONLY ONE SESSION at a time. Please know we are unable to predict the number of students that may 'move-up' or continue in the same class from session to session.  Swim lesson class assignments will be made on a first come, first serve basis. We will do our best to accommodate your first choice. Registrations will NOT be accepted over the phone.
Registration fee per session
Pre-School Lessons: Members $25 Non-members $45
Levels 1 thru 6 Swim Lessons: Members $55 Non-Members: $75

All Session I class assignments will be posted at the Swim Center on June 14. Please check these postings for possible changes. No phone calls will be made to patrons to advise of changes.

Due to the overwhelming response for our Red Cross Swim Lessons, we have found it necessary to institute the following new policy regarding Non-Member swim lesson registration: Non-members may sign up for Session I on Saturday, June 13th from 9am to Noon; Session II on Friday, July 3rd after 3pm; Session III on Saturday, July 18; Session IV on Saturday, August 1. All non-member registrations must be in person at the Swim Center and are based on availability.

Session I   June 22 - July 3
For members, complete your online registration by May 25th.
Members may sign-up for any ONE of the four two-week sessions.
After May 25th (for non-members and members that miss the online registration deadline):
Walk-in Registration will be at the CSC June 13, 9 - 12. Non-members may sign-up for Session I only if space is available. Members may sign-up for any one of the four two-week sessions.

Session II   July 6 - July 17
Any member not in a session may register anytime.
Non-members may sign-up for Session II on Friday, July 3rd after 3pm only if space is available.
Members in Session I – sign-up Friday, July 3, after your swimmer's class.

Session III   July 20 - July 31
Any member not in a session may register anytime.
Non-members may sign-up for Session III only on Saturday, July 18, if space is available.
Members in Session II - sign-up Friday, July 17th after your swimmer's class.

Session IV   August 3 - August 14
Any member not in a session may register anytime.
Non-members may sign-up for Session IV on Saturday, August 1, if space is available.
Members in Session III - sign-up Friday, July 31st after your swimmer's class.

Some information subject to change.

Levels and Prerequisites

The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of the skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisite. Each level includes training in basic water safety and helping a swimmer in distress, in addition to the skills outlined below.
(click a level to see skills taught)

Cohasset Sailing Club:Level 5 & Level 6

Do you have scheduling conflicts for Level 5 and Level 6 swimmers who are also taking Cohasset Sailing Club lessons? Many parents have expressed that they would like their children to continue with Level 5 and Level 6 to work towards becoming strong, confident swimmers and be water safety prepared.

We would like to accommodate students who wish to take sailing and swimming.  Please speak to our Director to work out an individualized swim program to fit around your sailing times.

We are hoping students will sign-up for two back to back sessions to maximize the results. The charge is $35.00 per session for members of the Swim Center ($5.80 per class).

Some information subject to change.

Cohasset Recreation Department

Should your child be attending the Cohasset Recreation Department’s Playground program; please advise us at each session registration.
The Recreation Department also requires a note stating the sessions and time of your child’s swim lesson.
The Recreation Department walks children to and from their swim lessons; however, the earliest swim class time you may register for is 9:30 AM in order to take advantage of this service for level 1-4 swim classes only.
Should you drop your child off for a 9:00 AM swim class, you must also provide transportation back to the Playground Program at the conclusion of that class.
The last class you may register for to have your child walked from the pool, back to the Playground Program is the 11:30 AM swim class, which would return shortly after Noon.

Please note:
The Recreation Department does not walk children the 1st day of the Playground Program, Monday, June 22nd.
Swim walker service will be provided during the 7 week session of Playground only: i.e. Tuesday, June 23rd ending Thursday, August 7th. The REC program does not meet on Friday, July 3rd.
The Recreation Department will receive a swim center roster for each session via the Swim Center; however, a note is necessary the first day of each session to the Playground Director as a double check.
Should, for any reason, your child will not attend any scheduled swim lesson; please provide a note to the Playground Director stating this.
Thank you for your cooperation helping us maintain a safe environment for the children for the children during this off-site activity.