Aquatics Programs: Swim Team and Lessons

Aquatics Programming Across Our Clubs

Jackson McDonough, Aquatics & Swim Team Head Coach: [email protected]

At our Fox Point, and South Side Clubhouses, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence feature indoor, heated, 25-yard pools, each 10+ feet deep at our deep and with diving blocks at our Fox Point Clubhouse. Our Wanskuck clubhouse has a smaller pool 3,4 feet deep. Under the watchful eye of trained and certified lifeguards and swimming instructors, parents have the comfort of knowing their children are safe and learning to swim at their own pace. Recreational swim is incorporated into Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence summer camps, after-school, and teen programs, and members at sites without pool facilities are offered free transportation to South Side, Wanskuck, and Fox Point. Swim lessons, as well as American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and Life guarding courses are also offered during select times of year at at least one of our Clubhouses. Our pool facilities include changing areas, lockers, and showers, and our pools are open year-round!

*Must be a member of BGCP. For more information, contact Jackson McDonough [email protected]

Swim Team

 We are happy to start Swim Team Practice on September 16th 2024!

Here at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence, we are proud of all the work and effort the Aquatics Team puts in to provide a high quality Swim Team Program, at an affordable cost. We have dedicated Coaches with decades of experience both in the water as competitive swimmers, and out of the water as award winning coaches (We even have an RI Aquatics Hall of Famer!).

Coach Jeff always says, ‘Whether your swimmer is just here to be part of a team, and have fun or wants to be a state champion, there’s a lane for them on the Riptides.’

Aquatics Contact: Jackson McDonough [email protected]

 What you need to know:

• All practices will be held at our Fox Point Clubhouse. 
•              We may be required to utilize the South Side Clubhouse pool if we can’t fit everyone in comfortably at Fox Point and we get to a point where our numbers are hurting the quality of the practice. We would let everyone know before making this change if it needs to be made.
• We Practice 5 days a week
•              Monday through Thursday being endurance and preparing for meets. Running Two Practices one after the other
•              Fridays we bring our practices together, to allow our younger and older swimmers to come together through team bonding and mentoring while focusing on things like Dives, Flip turns and stroke development. 
• -12& under along with any new swimmers will start first practice at 5p and finish up at 6p Monday through Thursday

• Swimmers are allowed no more than 15 minutes of changing time in the locker rooms

• .13 and over along with advanced younger athletes will practice during the Second Practice 

• The Second Practice starts at 6pm & ends between 7:15- 7:30pm Monday through Thursday  If your child is a returner and normally practiced with first or second practice, they’ll continue to practice with the same group to start off. We will move kids (new and returning) up to second practice as we see their abilities improve.
• Friday practice is  5:00-6:45pm for 13 & over/ 5-6pm for 12 & under

• Parents and family are welcome to come in and watch but, it is not a requirement that parents/guardians be present during practice.
• Swimmers have access to changing facilities and showers but are encouraged to come ready to swim to save time and avoid high traffic in locker rooms at the start of practices.
• Parents are never allowed in locker room or changing rooms
• Price- $30 Yearly Membership

• $325 For swim team-includes all RIMA League meets, RIMA Championships, and a brand new high-quality swim cap!!
  • For multiple people in family: Second child is $275, Third Child is $250
  •  (Payment Plans Available Upon Request, please email [email protected]
  • All payments can be processed at the front desk of Fox Point Boys and Girls Club

Do you want to become a LIFEGUARD?

BGCP offers the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course which provides entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel take over. This program offers Lifeguarding/First Aid/AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience.

Contact Jackson McDonough [email protected] to inquire when classes will be offered.

We are not offering classes at this time. But will let you know when we do!

Swimming Lessons

We are currently finalizing swimming lessons for our children in the after-school care programs at our Clubhouses

Contact [email protected] to inquire when classes will be offered