My three year old was terrified of getting water in her eyes and had figured out the trick of…read moresaying she had to go potty to get out of the pool. She was so nervous when we started at Waterloo and was up to her old tricks again with the "potty excuse", but we got the BEST teacher for our little girl. Ms. Ashton is AMAZING. She's fun, playful, sweet, encouraging, AND balances it with teaching and pushing my little girl. I'm amazed at how Ms. Ashton keeps track of where each kiddo is at in terms of their skills and what they like/don't like. She is patient and an absolute gem. I cannot rave about her and Waterloo as a whole enough. Just a few comments about Waterloo - we have had an amazing experience. From 2 of our kids being tentative to swimming to now loving it and seeing all the growth in their swimming is incredible. Today I watched one of my kids swim the length of the big pool and do a flip turn. There is no way I can do that as an adult. I'm amazed at not just the skills they are learning, but also the attention to form and technique. So very grateful to have lessons at an indoor pool, indoor seating for parents, and such kind staff (from teachers to the people who man the info email box).

Clean water, good instructions from staff, but I cannot get over why they instruct the kids in the…read morefurthest lanes away from the viewing area. You simply cannot see your kids swimming without binoculars. It defies logic.

Tyler and Matt were the best dive instructors anyone could ask for: patient, friendly, very…read moreknowledgeable, and non judgmental. I feel very safe diving after having attended their class. It's not just about getting certified, they really want you to learn the skills you will need to be a safe diver. ALSO, seeing the kiddos bounce in and out after swim class is just about the cutest thing in the world. I had a chance to watch two of the kids classes and the swim instructors are SO friendly with the kids, and celebrate their successes. Buy local! Support Tom's Dive and Swim by buying goods in the store.

It is so sad what this place has become after the change in management over the past couple of…read moremonths. We have gone here for almost 2 years and I used to rave about it to everyone for kids swim classes. All the good teachers quit. Over the last couple of months, my kids were able to practice in a tiny portion of the pool, because they were trying to squeeze in as many kids in there as possible. A total joke and waste of money and time. They asked us to be patient, and we really were! Kept on coming because we figured, it's Tom's, we love them.... Only to cancel our private class all together and prioritize group classes. After canceling our lessons due to lack of staffing, they refuse to refund us. We have a credit but no available times that works for our schedule.

AMAZING week with Ms Cathy!! One of my children had intense water fear. The first lesson or two…read morewere super uncomfortable, but then she learned to love the water and the confidence she gained in such a short time was remarkable. We cannot thank Ms Cathy enough!

Life-Changing Swim Lessons! Ms. Cathy's swim lessons have…read morebeen a game changer for our family. Our 3-year-old started off hesitant and tearful at his first lesson--but that quickly changed. In just four days, he was swimming the length of the pool, jumping in, and confidently saying, "I got this!" His confidence grew with every lesson, and so did our peace of mind. Ms. Cathy's confident, structured approach truly works. We can't recommend her enough!

Coach Stephanie is fabulous - we are so happy with how the lessons are going, especially for our…read moredaughter. She is calm and patient and knows what she's doing. She's also very responsive and flexible. I've already recommended her to a friend. I can't say enough good things about Coach Stephanie.

Our swim instructor is very patient and makes it fun! She's been reliable and also the girls have…read moreboth improved!

Crenshaw is amazing!! They really care so much about the kids in our community. My daughter not…read moreonly took a weekly gymnastics class when she was 4 years old at Crenshaw, but as 1st grader, the summer day camp this past summer was absolutely phenomenal. She had so much fun every day and went for almost the entire summer. There was swimming, art, singing, dancing, gymnastics, games and so much more that kept her busy, engaged and active throughout the day. The staff was awesome and was really able to form great bonds with the kids. My daughter loved Ms Veronica, Mandy, and the whole crew!! Crenshaw really went over and beyond this fall 2020 school year with their remote learning camp. They adapted to the frequent AISD changes and worked with families to provide a safe and productive learning environment which also included a social dynamic with other kids in the same age range. I honestly don't know what we would of done with Crenshaw this summer and fall! We look forward to hopefully getting into summer camp next year!!

Great classes water aerobics my favorite friendly staff. Children's programs are excellent.read more

As new parents, we want to make sure our little guy is comfortable in the water and give us the…read morepeace of mind later on when going near a pool, so we started going to Emler around 3 months. We are going to the bathrooms babies class and so far it's been super fun, it's a 30 minutes class, one parent goes in the water, it's easier if both parents go and one stay out but it's doable alone, and the babies get to "swim", be around other babies, we sing, we dance, and we celebrate them. Our little fishy seems to enjoy it and then goes for the biggest naps (bonus!). The price of the bath time babies class (until 6 months), is incredible, you pay a $35 fee for the year and then $5/class. So worth giving your baby the experience of being in the water other than a bathtub. The water is at the perfect temp and the teacher is very nice. Pro-tip: since you need 2 baby swimsuits, Amazon has some great deals.

Just wanted to rave one more time about the staff here. Our time slots are currently 4:30 & 5:00…read morerespectively and it is a busy time overall. The staff never flinches, they all perform their roles well and take safety into account in every way. I love that they blow the whistle every ten minutes to make sure everyone is accounted for. Miss Alyssa is so patient with the two year old crowd. Love love love!

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Great coaching and flexibility for all ability levels. Facilities are excellent, staff is helpful…read moreand welcoming. Highly recommend.

Miss Tiffany, and the ISR method itself, are really in a class all their own…read more I have three kids; over the past 3 summers we have tried two of the most "popular" Austin swim instructors, both of whom use the "put 'em in the water and make 'em figure it out" method. If you read reviews of these swim providers you see terms like "brutal" used a lot, and for us it was exactly that, for me and the kids. While it didn't traumatize my oldest, it was am miserable process for us both. Worse, after 2 weeks of lessons, my middle child literally refused to go near the water for the entire rest of the summer (and he is not a particularly sensitive kid). Just as important, for both kids (I was not ready to put my youngest through those lessons at that point, given what they entailed), while they could "swim" at the end of the week/2 week sessions, I had zero confidence they'd ever actually be able to save themselves from drowning. In fact, they spent so much of those lessons swallowing pool water and vomiting it up that I was afraid they'd have exactly the wrong response should they fall in the water alone. The great news is: Miss Tiffany completed turned all of this around. After a 6 week session with her, not only could my 2/3/newly 5 yr olds could all legitimately swim / float / swim (including in both summer and winter clothes) significant distances, but they all loved the pool! We did not have a single traumatic day in 6 weeks - no child cried, soiled himself, or vomited, all of which regularly happened under the stress of the previous methods' lessons. Miss Tiffany is SKILLED. She is clearly highly trained, with proven methods. She is patient, gentle, and firm. The kids not only respect her but like her (and so do I). Because she gives them skills and confidence, they also enjoy swimming and want to do it more frequently. She has an ability to see what each child needs and provide it on an individualized basis. I cannot recommend her highly enough, and we are and will continue to take regular refresher courses with her. The kids are *thrilled* with that plan, and I'll be forever grateful we found her. She has completely changed our family's relationship with the water.

Our son was a few months short of 3 years old when he had his lessons this summer. The ISR…read moreapproach was very effective for him, and Miss Tiffany is a great teacher, very consistent in teaching the ISR steps, both firm and kind. I watched her interact with several different children of different ages and comfort levels, and adjust her approach accordingly, while remaining patient with each child's individual needs. In our case, the challenge was not crying but instead overconfidence and an above-average lung capacity. This made our little guy more resistant to learning the turn-over-and-breathe part of the process. But Miss T. kept meeting him where he was, and challenging him a little more each time. Now, I'm glad to report that we have a little ISR swimmer, and a whole lot less nervousness (and a lot more fun) when we are near a pool.

We love Waterloo! Our daughter has been taking swim classes since she was 10 months old. Lessons…read moreare free under 12 months. Coach Taylor is amazing and makes swim classes fun and silly while teaching her the skills she needs to swim and stay safe around water. The Waterloo pool and building is very clean and it's easy to get her changed after her lesson.

This place makes a lot of promises in terms of their methods but we were really not convinced. Our…read morekid actually spent very little time swimming ("White" or beginner level) in the few months we were there, there's a constant rotation of very young instructors so it's hard for the kid to get used to a style or establish confidence and for the instructor to really know the kids and what they need to advance. This was especially frustrating for us because our child had a experience with an instructor elsewhere and we wanted someone consistent, and in fact were told we were being placed with someone more experienced. That's not what happened. Our kid actually swims worse now than when she started. Also, the shower and changing area is totally open but in a narrow corridor, there aren't really enough showers during peak times, and it's just really chaotic.

Love the SW YMCA The prices are reasonable, the facilities have everything I need, the pools are…read morepristine, and they don't turn anyone away if they can't afford it. Good people, good mission. Great yoga! The person who says it's like a prison made me laugh.

I really liked going to this YMCA especially since this location has an indoor heated pool and hot…read moretub, great for winters. However, the past few times that I have been here, the hot tub has been closed off and I also ended up getting an ear infection for the first time :( Makes me question the hygiene and sanitization practices at this pool. They even have painters come in during pool hours so the entire enclosed space is filled with paint smell and fumes.