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    Big Blue Swim School

    3.7 (23 reviews)
    Closed 3:30 pm - 8:00 PM
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    Alyssa with our girls!

    We love the staff at Big Blue especially instructor, Alyssa! She does a great job teaching the toddlers how to swim and become comfortable in the water. She is so sweet and is always in a great mood. Big blue is the best!

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    The staff are great, but the facility has no working sink in the female restroom, mold in the shower, cockroaches...

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    5 stars specifically for our teacher ms Allison. Our little girl loves her! She's so patient with by

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    My girls really enjoys Big Blue Swim School, they are learning and thriving!!! They started in 04/2023 and are swimming!!!

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    The community center lessons are cheaper but the teacher to student ratio is like 1:5 or so which doesn't leave each kid with that much time.

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    4.3(35 reviews)
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    Overall: 20/10 The highest review I've ever given a…read morebusiness. Dominic Latella works miracles for swimmers! I took his "treading water" clinic and in 10 minutes, I was treading water effortlessly; something I've struggled doing for years and even after taking numerous lessons with private instructors (not affiliated with SwimBox). He's taught for 22+ years! and it shows. He simply knows how to coach all the minute details in swimming mechanics. I've always 'm someone with a high muscle to fat ratio and have ALWAYS sank like a rock. He taught me 3 styles to use my hands to tread and 4 styles using my feet. He demonstrated things in the water (such as corkscrews) that I've never seen/heard of before. He's very friendly and personable as well. I've taken the swim analysis and it was super helpful/beneficial. Looking forward to signing up for more classes! Highly recommend!

    Another attempt at learning to tread water. Another rip off. My single goal was to learn to be able…read moreto jump into deep water and to swim back with my head above water. Basically, vacation-style swimming where you jump off a boat, tread for a bit, and swim back to the boat. I asked if I could learn this at SwimBox. I was told I could. If they don't teach this, they should have said so. Instead, I took 10 classes and was never taught either of these things. The instructor, as usual, wasted time in the beginning treating me like I'm afraid of water. I can already swim underwater and on my back (not expertly, of course). Instructors should start off with new swimmers by allowing them to show what they can already do vs. starting them with blowing bubbles and floating. At SwimBox, they have no incentive to move you along quickly since dragging out the lessons equals more classes, which equals more money for them. I gave the instructor the benefit of the doubt that she was teaching me some basic things I needed to know. However, as the classes went along, I noticed we were headed towards what I feared -- teaching me freestyle swimming and perfecting my form. This IS NOT what I asked to learn! I don't plan to swim laps or join the Olympics. When I clarified again that I wanted to learn to swim with my head above water, she dismissed that type of swimming as not real swimming. Well, that's how people swim socially and that's what I asked, upfront, to learn. Finally, I was lied to when I was told we would work on treading water, which is the MAIN THING that I wanted to learn. The pools are, obviously, not deep, but I was duped into believing I would still be taught. Each time I take swim lessons, they teach what they want to teach. I will just have to get a friend to teach me because formal instructors are apparently hard wired to teach every new swimmer freestyle. I wasted my money.

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    Big Blue Swim School - Our professional instructors go through extensive training to give your child the experience and consistency they need

    Big Blue Swim School

    4.0(9 reviews)
    7.0 mi

    This is the third swim school we've tried in the area and it is by far the best. They take the time…read moreto actually help the kids improve, and each instructor is engaged and friendly with the kids. Another pro is that the kids get to stay in the water (on a ledge/seat) when they're waiting their turn - my son used to complain about being cold when he'd have to get out and wait his turn at the other places (even though it's 100 degrees in those pool areas! ). One suggestion for improvement is their online parent portal- it's gotten better since we've started going here but still could be easier to navigate.

    We have had a largely positive experience with Big Blue Swim School, and it is easily one of the…read moremost professional child-focused businesses we've encountered. The Pros: From a business operations standpoint, Big Blue is top-notch. The facility is impressively clean, and the pool design is specifically optimized to facilitate effective lessons. Their website integration is seamless, making scheduling and tracking progress very easy. What really stands out is their framework for instruction. While there is a constant churn of instructors (which seems inevitable in this industry), the quality remains remarkably consistent. We've encountered poor instructors at other swim schools in the past, but every teacher here has been great. They clearly have a rigorous training program in place. Most importantly, they achieved a huge milestone for us: they helped my son get over his fear of putting his head in the water. He now has no qualms about it at all, which was a major hurdle for him. The Cons: Ratios and Policies There are two main drawbacks. First, the 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio feels a bit high. On days when only two kids show up, my son does noticeably better. When the class is at the full four-student capacity, the progress feels diluted. Second, the cancellation policy is quite consumer-unfriendly. They require an unusually long four-week notice to end a subscription. It feels excessive to be locked into another full month of payments once you've decided to move on or your child's needs have changed. It's a rigid policy that feels more about guaranteed revenue than it does about accommodating families. Why We Are Moving On (For Now) We are currently canceling our subscription because our son has hit a plateau. At his current level, the focus is almost entirely on swimming face-down with arms extended on a barbell floatie, relying solely on kicking for momentum. He starts strong but loses breath and momentum 75% of the way across the pool. It feels like all other aspects of his swimming development have been put on pause until he masters this one specific skill. Since he hasn't been able to clear this hurdle for a while, we've decided to seek alternative instruction to see if a different approach helps him break through. Overall: We would still recommend Big Blue for their professionalism and ability to build water confidence. We are open to rejoining in the future once he has progressed further elsewhere.

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    Big Blue Swim School - Our teachers are in the water with their students, figuring out what each kid needs to learn

    Big Blue Swim School

    3.9(14 reviews)
    6.4 mi

    We initially had a trial lesson last year, which was fine and this year we signed up for six…read morelessons. Pertinent positives: the facility is generally clean and well kept, and I like the bathrooms and ample changing spaces. Negatives: I feel like this place is kind of run like a summer camp. I don't really see any management around or doing anything. And they don't really abide by basic rules. I complained about babies not wearing swim diapers and I continue to see the same kid not wearing a swim diaper six times in a row. It's really basic they could just ask a parent. Does your kid have a swim diaper on? They could even ask every baby's parent this. The other issue I have is the lack of consistency with teachers. I don't think we saw the same teacher twice. And every time they ask me the same question: how old is your son? Maybe he should be moved up to the other class? And then six lessons in and I feel like we're still at square one so honestly, I don't feel like it's worth the amount you have to pay to get consistency and progress.

    Been sending my kids here for more than a year. I think it's great. The facility is clean. Every…read moreinstructor we've had has been great with the kids. And just as importantly, there are enough instructors.

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    Kids First Swim School - Springfield

    Kids First Swim School - Springfield

    4.3(33 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    We signed up for private swim classes for my 3-year-old at KIDS FIRST Swim School in Springfield…read more Before starting, we clearly explained that our son is not used to new adults and that we wanted the same instructor consistently so he could feel comfortable and build trust. Unfortunately, almost every week there was a cancellation or instructor change. Out of 6 classes, my son had about 5 different instructors. For a young child who needs consistency, this was very stressful. Each class felt like starting over because he had to adjust to a new adult again, so there was little to no improvement. After about 3 weeks, I complained to the head instructor. Instead of listening or helping, he seemed frustrated and raised his voice back at me, basically saying he already knew. That was very disappointing. My biggest concern is that they require families to schedule private lessons far in advance, but they could not provide a consistent instructor for the set day and time. We chose private lessons specifically for consistency, and they did not deliver that. For families with very young children, especially children who need time to get comfortable with new people, I would not recommend this location for private lessons. It ended up being a huge waste of time and money for us.

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    Inconsiderate lady blocking the whole view! You aren't the only parent here to see the children competing. Seat down!

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