We had our two daughters at Maki Swim for nearly two years. The pool is clean, heated, and covered,…read moreand some individual coaches were genuinely caring and skilled. Unfortunately, constant coach changes meant our younger daughter never learned to swim despite two years of lessons -- every time progress was made, a new instructor reset the process. When we finally found a coach who worked for both girls, the school switched them without any discussion. When we raised concerns, the person running the school (Maggie) was dismissive and condescending rather than willing to listen. We also dealt with frequent last-minute cancellations (Sandy expecting immediate response last minute ). The coaches themselves were often great, but management's poor communication made it impossible to continue. Get all commitments in writing before enrolling.

Overall I will say good and bad but depends on you. The coaches are excellent (esp Coach Matthew,…read moreCoach Chas and Coach Destinee) and the facility is welcoming and cute but is an older facility. They have made some improvements to the structure. The receptionist/treasurer Sandy is a bit rude unfortunately. She has gotten short with me when I expressed that I prefer email communication and to only call if it is a true emergency. Scheduling can be last minute and I get that but I respond within 1 or 2 hrs via email and can't always chat on the phone due to my work and personal life. I have even gotten a phone call after 9 pm one day from her and it was just to let me know about scheduling! Not urgent. I will say though that they have tried thier best to notify me about changes to the coaches which is appreciated and I have returned the favor by being as clear as I can. They baby chaging station near the pool is between the men and women's bathroom's and doesn't get used much. Personally I would prefer it in both shower/bathrooms to feel comfortable changing my baby there so I get it. They have a changing room inside away from the pool though. It would be nice if the showers had more coverage as the curtains are a bit flimsy and gap quite a bit. The pool is covered so the sun protection is appreciated. The pool can get somewhat crowded so free swim is restricted to a very small area. The classes can collide some but it makes sense due to the pool size. My older daughter learned to swim here so with patient instructors and some time, goals can be reached here! This place is very very obsessed with yelp reviews and I was pressured to amend and clarify my previous review. This may or may not have happened with others. We had a decent experience there, but because you have to deal with the manager (who can be pleasant at times except in my experience when it comes to misunderstandings and communication boundaries) it can be a bit of deterent.

We love this swim school! The instructors make learning fun while building skills and confidence in…read morethe water. My child is always excited for lessons. I also want to give a huge shoutout to the support staff (Abby and unfortunately I don't know the other guy's name.) They make such a difference! They are always on top of keeping everything clean, organized, and running smoothly, while also jumping in to help students, instructors, and families whenever needed. Their assistance allows the lessons to run efficiently and creates such a positive environment for everyone. It truly feels like the entire team is invested in helping the students succeed. We highly recommend this swim school to any family looking for a fun, supportive, and encouraging place to learn to swim!

We first started coming when my son was around 1.5 yrs. We were doing the parent/child swim class…read more Covid hit, they closed and we stopped attending. About a year ago we signed back up. There are a few things that I wish were different. Because the group classes are 3 kids to 1 instructor, each kid is only getting about 10 minutes of working time. The rest of the time they are sitting in the steps while the instructor works with the other kids. Secondly, it does seem like the instructor turn around is high. My son has gone through 3 instructors in as many months. It also would be helpful if we knew when/how often they are tested for advancement. I initially thought it was once a month, but I don't think that's the case. If they tested the last week of the month on a monthly basis would be nice. Third, and the one that bugs me the most is they don't enforce their "No shoes on the pool deck" policy. It's a great rule, but not great if it's not enforced. Every class parents come into the shower area with their street shoes on. I'm sorry, but for the safety of the kids (and adults adhering to the policy) shoes should be taken off. It is so gross to imagine what is in the bottom of their shoes and my kid and I are walking all over that in wet, bare feet. And it's not like people don't know or that the signs are hidden. The signs are posted on the door leading to the shower and pool area. Other than that, the instructors are nice, but for the price it's a little steep, especially if I'm paying for 30 minutes and only getting 10 minutes of instructional time. I like the convenience of its proximity to where I live, but I may start looking for a different swim school .

I can't say enough good things about this swim school. As an adult who struggled with real panic…read moreand fear in the water, I never thought I'd feel comfortable--let alone confident--swimming. But this experience completely changed that. A huge part of that is thanks to Kelly, the owner. She is incredibly patient, calm, and intuitive as a coach. She meets you exactly where you are, never rushes the process, and somehow knows exactly how to help you push past fear without feeling overwhelmed. The environment is supportive, encouraging, and completely judgment-free--something that makes all the difference when you're learning as an adult. If you've ever been hesitant or afraid of the water, I can honestly say this place can help you overcome it. Exceptional facility, outstanding coaches. Grateful doesn't even begin to cover it. Highly recommend.

We have had both of our daughters at The Swim Pro for a while, and they are confident in the water…read more We've had them work with both Charles and Darcy, and they are both patient teachers who also push their students to challenge themselves. It's great to see how much our kids have grown during their time at the Swim Pro!

Our kids went from dropping like a rock in the water before Farnsworth to being able to float and…read moreswim within a 2 week turnaround . We added another week because we saw so much improvement! Genesis was a great positive swim coach/teacher for the girls. We also saw consistent, positive leadership from all the swim coaches as well. Overall highly successful program with kind, experienced swim teachers!

Would definitely recommend! My kid was able to swim at the end of 2 weeks sessions!…read more But I would say, it also depends on the kids' ability to an extent. The earlier kids learn, the better they can grasp

Super clean, wonderful staff and lifeguards, never overly crowded. Had my son's birthday here and…read moreit was an absolute blast. My kids love it!

Wow, I guess this is our sixth season at Westgate, and we are still super happy with it. They just…read moreresurfaced the pool and rebuilt the party area, and they look great! It'll really come together, I'm sure, when the pool deck gets redone this coming winter. Our cabana club was a bright spot of exercise and fun during the pandemic -- they worked so hard to make sure members could get some safe pool time in all season, even extended the season! It made a world of difference, especially for our boys. We're happy to continue our membership here and enjoy long summer days with friends by the pool!

This is an excellent swim school! My child started with a one-week program and learned so much in…read morejust one week. At first, she was afraid to get under the water but now she has become much more confident and brave. The instructors are also very patient and encouraging. We're now continuing with weekly lessons, and we're very happy with our experience!

Our 4 year old just took her first swim class (ladybug level 1) here with Teacher Nick. Previously,…read moreshe never liked water in her face and wouldn't go far from where she could stand in any swimming pool. We were pleasantly surprised that she loved this swim class and looked forward to it every day. We were able to visibly see the progression of just dunking her head on the first day to being able to swim short distances and dive for rings (assisted) by the end of the week. Definitely recommend classes here and plan to enroll our younger kids at a later time too!

Huge fan of this place. We joined 2 years ago, and used it every single weekend in the summer that…read morefirst year (2019). My son had some fantastic swim lessons from Heidi the first year, too, and was swimming like a little fish the rest of the summer! Because of COVID, we didn't use the pool at all this past summer (2020), but that was a matter of personal choice. I simply wasn't comfortable with being around other people any more than was absolutely necessary. The management did a great job of instituting a reservation system and keeping things as safe as possible for those that were a little less risk-averse, though. Fingers crossed vaccines get here in time for us to swim this year!!

Have been members since 1980. Love this family oriented club. Our kids grew up using this pool and…read morenow they are members bringing our grandchildren. We would always stay and barbecue. Amenities are clean and large grassy area for games etc. would definitely recommend! We did use the pool during covid using reservation system. This setup worked great

Great family pool with a great team of lifeguards that diligently watch the pool. Kids love the…read morepool more than the adults making this a great opportunity for the kids to learn or play. It's beautiful with tons of plants lots of grass. I like that membership is only for the residents of Brighton Square making it safer with a good element of people. You need to own property in that area to become a member, so it really weeds out all the junk in San Jose. Keep up the great work guys. You rock!

We are not members of the Brighton Square Pool but have many friends who are. We have enjoyed many…read morevisits with our friends and gotten to know some of the staff, board members and other members. When it came time to look for summer swimming lessons it was an easy choice for us to chose Brighton. The pool and the area around it was always clean. I was able to relax and enjoy watching my daughter swim. My son did not take lessons but was able to go with me and entertain himself with the tetherball and pin pong table while he waited. The lessons themselves were awesome too. We had a young man named Johnathon whom my daughter adored. He was so good for her. He right on target at picking up on my daughters abilities and needs of improvement during the first lesson. He was a great teacher and was also able to be playful in his lessons to make it more interesting. Crystal Kurotori was super friendly and informative too. Over all the entire crew was great. We would definitely return for and recommend the facility for lessons.