When my son decided he wanted to play water polo in high school with absolutely no prior experience, I found out about Amelia and A Splashing Success Swim School. Although my son originally signed up for group lessons, when he was the only one that registered, Amelia did not cancel the sessions or raise the cost for what was not private lessons. Due to the wonderful set-up, I was able to watch the lessons while she taught him water polo skills and ran him through drills. I was quite impressed with how clearly she verbally broke down the skills prior to demonstration and her relaxed methods of correcting/adjusting his form. At the end of the sessions, he had a firm foundation to begin working out with the water polo team. Additionally, I was able to observe the lessons before and after my son's and I could see the same supportive manner in working with those students. Regardless of the type of lesson you are looking for, I recommend Amelia and A Splashing Success Swim School without hesitation. read more

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Amelia is an amazing, dynamic and kind woman in her craft. Works great with children from all age ranges and also with older kids who are struggling with confidence who are starting to learn later than their peers. Can't recommend her enough!!! read more

I cannot say enough about Amelia and A Splashing Success. She turned my water resistant child into an eager swimmer. Her set up makes it easy for parents to watch and encouage from the sidelines while staying in the shade. Her care and attention to water safety is very reassuring. Thank you so much! read more

Amelia has taught all 3 of our kiddos to swim over the last 6 years - I can't say enough good things about her! She's kind, patient and above all, her technique works! I highly recommend Amelia and A Splashing Success Swim School for all of your swim instruction needs! read more

I have been taking my children to a Splashing Success Swim School for the past 5 years. My children went from non-swimmers to advance swimmers and they look forward to their swim lessons each time. We have enrolled in both group lessons and semi private lessons, it is worth every penny. We enjoy the individual attention and knowledge Amelia dedicates to us. She is an amazing swim instructor! read more

I absolutely love Amelia! She was so wonderful and patient with my Son. He has come a long way with his swimming making lots of progress. He is very comfortable with her too. I always tell everyone about her! read more

My son loves going to swim class with Amelia! He started last summer and has progressed so much!! He has gained so much confidence in the water. Her approval is gentle and patient. We can't wait for our next session. read more

This is the 4th summer my daughter is taking swimming classes with Amelia. She is an excellent teacher and my daughter improves immensely each summer. She was 3 1/2 when we started and wouldn't even put her face in the water. By the 4th lesson she was doing the freestyle across the short length of the pool and even turning over to float midway to catch her breath. She is THAT good. Her pool is solar heated and has benches with canopies for parents to watch. There is also a large outdoor playroom for kids to play in while they wait. She also has a bathroom with an exterior door entrance for her students to use. Plenty of parking as well, and she's conveniently located right off the 94 freeway. Amelia also teaches fitness at the local YMCA and has a great demeanor and rapport with the kids. We have done both private and semi-private classes and all have been great. She is reasonably priced as well. I can't recommend her more highly, and have done so with several friends who have been happy I did. read more

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After our first summer swimming lessons with Amelia, my son, and daughter no longer fear the "deep" side of the pool. Heck, after seeing their progress in one month, I decided to join myself. Personally, I was afraid of the unknowns of the deep side of the pool. After the first 5 lessons, I was on my way no longer fear the deep side of the pool! We couldn't be happier. Thanks, Amelia! Highly recommended for small semi-private lessons compared to the group lessons at the local rec. We have pre-registered for the 2020 season. read more

After MUCH searching, I came across this swim school. I'm SO glad I did! The owner/instructor is WONDERFUL! She's patient and very understanding! She's always professional and kind! She is very safe and gives clear directions. The pool is outdoors and partially shaded. The water is warm! A restroom and changing room are available. There is a comfortable waiting area, as well. The surrounding area is peaceful so there are no distractions during the lesson. I HIGHLY recommend this school. read more

I was using Bubbles swim school and after covid they jacked up the price so I was looking around for another option. OMG best decision ever. My kids have gotten so much better with her instruction. She is amazing. And invites parents in the pool so we can learn how to help them practice (not required but I love it). My kids love going. She is fabulous. Great value for the high quality instruction. read more

I started bringing my two younger daughters to Amelia for private lessons after failed success from the local recreation centers swim lessons. They weren't excited and felt lost in the class and were very shy/scared to try new things. Going to Amelia's classes is a breath of fresh air. They absolutely cannot wait to go and have improved dramatically since their 4th class. One is even swimming across our pool now and the youngest (4) can hold her breath under water (when prior she was scared to even go in). The setting is very accommodating and I can watch in comfort and they are so happy and really have excelled in the time they have been under Amelia's teachings and supervision. It is a true joy to see! I highly recommend and thank Amelia for all of her continued support and success. read more

We tried, without success, a couple of group swim lessons before we found Amelia and A Splashing Success. My son had had a pool accident and was very timid and cried the first time we came here. That was last summer. This summer my son, age 5 can swim the length of her pool in a freestyle stroke and can even float on his back. The progress has been unbelievable! This is a private home pool and a very small group and Amelia is amazing. She has the unique ability to make the swim lessons enjoyable for the kids and watching his progress has been great. Finding Amelia has been like winning the swimming lottery! read more

My boys have been swimming with Amelia for 4 years now and I have recommended her to numerous friends. She is kind, patient, fun, and most importantly, safe! My oldest son went from a fearful non-swimmer to a confident swimmer who is currently working on various strokes. I am absolutely confident that it was Amelia's gentle teaching style that gave him the confidence he needed to become the swimmer that he now is. I look forward to seeing that same transition with my younger son. Amelia's set up is perfect for families. The pool is heated and always comfortable. There is ample seating for parents to watch or to sit together and visit. She has a small play area set up for younger siblings, a changing area, as well as a restroom to use! We've enjoyed our experience with Amelia immensely!! read more

My boys tried larger group lessons twice, but because of some fear of deep water, they just weren't learning to swim. I found Amelia through Yelp originally, and when we talked by phone I felt she understood our priorities very well -- to get my boys from needing eyes constantly on them while they were on or near water, to their being reasonably water-safe and able to understand (and perform) basic swim strokes and survival steps, like getting over to the side quickly if the water was too deep for their comfort level. With an amiable personality, she navigated the semi-private lessons (i.e., just my two kids in the class) in a progressive and logical manner, always giving them a chance to review important skills at the start of each lesson, such as water-bobs. One of the aspects I was most impressed with is that Amelia paid attention to how they were advancing and never let them rest on their laurels -- each lesson held new (but manageable) challenges for them to take on. They went from dreading the first few lessons (because of aforementioned fear issues) to eagerly looking forward to the next one, and being sad when lessons were over. We did twice-weekly lessons for two sessions, which is what they needed to be safer and more competent swimmers. I am grateful to Amelia for her diligent work with the boys. read more

All 4 of my children have had lessons with Amelia. My two older sons are great swimmers now, and that was after my oldest "failed" in group lessons. My two little girls were just months old when they started with Amelia, and I wasn't nervous at all, she was so great with them! I truly believe her style of teaching, so patient and understanding, made them love being in the water. The environment is nice and relaxing, the water is never cold and my kids loved the toys. Highly recommend her for anyone that needs swimming lessons. read more