We have been going here for a few weeks now and having a wonderful experience! We tried so many…read moreother swim schools over the years, including GoldFish, but Safesplash is the first location where my daughter has felt comfortable. The pool size is smaller, as are the class sizes and this helps with comfort level. The staff are exceptional, and the trainers are attentive to each child, though I do wish they would communicate updates to the parents more frequently. As for the location itself, it is very clean and well kept. The waiting area has lots of toys, tables, activity items for kids while they wait for class to start. There are benches for parents to sit and observe the class sessions. The locker room is large, spacious, and again well kept and clean. There are plenty of showers. I do wish they had one more bathing suite dryer though. If you are the parent of a young child in the Montgomery Village area I highly recommended Safesplash. There are a few areas that need improvement, some of which I listed (more bathing suite dryers, more communication post class with instructors), but I am happy to give this business five stars!

The staff is really exceptional and understanding, my kids have been attending for three months…read morenow. Not quite experts floaters but we will keep showing up.

The last four out of five Saturdays, this swim school has cancelled our appointments. Today was the…read morefinal straw. After wrestling with my kids, getting them dressed, out the door, and over to the school for their swim lessons, we walked in only to be told again that lessons were cancelled. They sent the cancellation email at 10:30 AM for classes starting at 10:45 AM. That's not enough notice, especially for parents who have to plan their entire morning around this. It's frustrating, it's disruptive, and it's becoming a pattern. When we arrived, two other families were just as upset, so this isn't a one-off issue. This level of unreliability makes it nearly impossible to trust their scheduling or stay committed to their program.

I think the biggest takeaway for me is that the school's messaging is consistently unsupported by…read moretheir practices. From what I can tell, families that start with British Swim School as their first swim school may have a better experience. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this school for families that transfer swim schools. Our family recently moved which caused us to change swim schools. Our child had been in swim lessons for about 2.5 years prior to coming here. When registering my child, their website says to use an online quiz to determine the appropriate swim level. I followed these instructions and then was emailed by the school manager saying they require all new students to start at the beginning level and that they would assess my child's swim level during the first lesson. When I asked the instructor about their assessment during the first lesson, I was told that my child was afraid to put their face in the water (that has never been an issue and was not what I observed during the lesson). When I told them that my child had been in lessons before and can swim with minimal assistance, the instructor doubled down on their feedback and told me that the swim school I previously sent my child to "sucks." 2 months in, my child's swimming abilities still have not been completely assessed. From my perspective, it doesn't matter what level a child is in. The important thing is that they are building confidence and actively learning skills that help them be a safer swimmer. I can confidently say that the staff at this school did not support these goals for my child. My child has had multiple instructors, all of whom have struggled with time management. Students consistently do not practice all required skills in a single class. There is little focus on the individual skill development needs for each child. In addition, children spend more time sitting on the wall than practicing swimming in comparison to what I've seen in other swim schools in Montgomery county. Unfortunately, the issues we've experienced have had consequences. My child's swimming abilities have regressed significantly. Some regression is to be expected when you switch schools. However, 2 months in the regression continues with no improvement. My child has also started communicating a lack of confidence in their swimming abilities--something that has never happened before. Finally, when children are not appropriately engaged and challenged in something like swim lessons, many begin to act out. This creates a negative, disruptive, and completely avoidable dynamic that impacts the whole class. I have shared this feedback with the school's staff. To date, they have not been receptive.

Nice pool with indoor and outdoor pools. A large parking lot with plenty of parking. The indoor…read morepool is usually nice and warm. It also has a large seating area in the side of the pool. It's can be crowded during peak times. The only downside is that it only has 2 family bathrooms I wish they had more. Staff here are friendly and helpful.

I would not recommend this place as a starting point for young children for the non-parental…read moreclasses. I tried out this place because two friends had brought their children for the parent/child swimming classes. Those book immediately because there's such high demand. I tried enrolling my 4 yo in the Fearful Swimmers class (supposed to be designed for kids afraid of the water but allows parents to be on the deck). I liked the graded pool with the kids and the inexpensive classes. However I was very disappointed because they started the class without him even though we were on time and showed up 5 mins early (and I had even introduced ourselves to the instructor). The instructor was young and seemed very inexperienced with children. She didn't know how to warm up to my son so he was really scared and shy. The other two kids had already done the class before so they seemed inappropriately advanced for the class at least based off the online description IMO. Basically she focused on the other kids while mostly ignoring my son who was playing on the side (my friend said that was her experience in the class as well- her daughter was ignored the entire time and basically ignore kids who can't keep up), and they told me to do the mommy and me class instead. I felt like I was being blamed or that it was my son's fault even though the class description is supposed to be for kids who are afraid. I was pretty disappointed with the whole experience, so I asked for a refund which they fortunately granted. The following week I took him to Goldfish Swim School even though it's more expensive and it was like night and day- WAY more kid friendly, instructors are trained to really play and work with children of all levels. He was just as afraid during his trial and refused to go in the water, but the deck supervisor at Goldfish jumped in and gave him a 1:1 introductory class instead. By the second session at Goldfish he was totally acclimated and following the teacher and having so much fun, and the time was split evenly among kids instead of just favoring the stronger/more advanced kids. Honestly you get what you pay for in a private facility vs public facility.

Dishonest & Not Recommended, Stay Away!.. 7.26.2023, Email sent after 1 pm to cancel class, no 24…read morehours notice or next day courtesy call. Swimlabs refused to provide immediate refund to credit card. The customer does not want a swim token or to have any further business dealings.

My 3 year old had her first swim lesson. I'm so impressed with the facility. Everything is so new…read morewith tons of natural light. I loved the video monitors and the fact that the pools were raised so I could be there watching from the side with my one year old without worrying about her falling in. I didn't need to get in the pool. Rich was an excellent coach. He had unending patience with my child (can I borrow some of that?!) and by the end of the swim lesson she had made a lot of progress. She trusted him quickly and laughed a lot. When we left she said 'I loved it!' Can't wait to go back. Shower facilities were excellent. They have a machine that fast dries your swim suit. We are obviously not competitive swimmers, but the technology available there is impressive. Even as an outsider, I can understand the benefits of having video monitors to replay your stroke and compare it to that of other swimmers while your coach talks you through it. I don't know of any other swim facilities like this in Montgomery County, MD.

$7 for adults, $5 for kids for admission to the pool/waterpark with Montgomery County ID…read more Several water slides and areas for families to play. Lifeguards and life vests on site. It did get really crowded for registration. The session was 12-2pm. I was able to buy passes for next time to be able to scan in and not have to wait in the queue.

the staff could not have been more rude or unhelpful. the facility for children needs a lot of…read morecleaning and updating. I NO NOT recommend this place. there are so many better, cleaner facilities

Initially, I had the mechanics down of how to swim but could not breathe while swimming. Water kept…read moregetting in my nose even on my backstroke! Thanks to a few lessons with Chris and Sarah, I now can swim multiple laps (freestyle, back & breast) and breathe at the same time. Couldn't have done it without them. Thank you!

From the owner: ** Grand Opening March 2024 ** Hudson Valley Swim has been…read moreteaching infants, children and adults of all ages to swim since our founding in 2003. The primary goal at Hudson Valley Swim is to teach proper swimming techniques no matter the age of the student. Our swimming lesson programs are for students of all ages and abilities starting as early as 6 months through adult. We maintain small class sizes to ensure the student gets the care and support needed in a fun and safe environment. Our swimming instructors are experienced and are trained to teach all levels, so children don’t have to change instructors as they advance through the levels.

I don't usually leave negative reviews, but I feel other parents deserve to know our experience so…read morethey can make an informed decision. We had been coming to Goldfish Swim School in Gaithersburg for about two years with both of our daughters. There are definitely positive things about this school: a warm pool, a bright and kid-friendly environment, and some instructors who are kind and patient. My children truly loved the water and looked forward to their lessons. However, our experience as a family ended on a very disappointing note. My younger daughter is a playful, energetic six-year-old. She loves to splash, move, and interact with people in the water. Instead of speaking with me about any concerns (I was present at every class), the management decided to remove her from the program, describing her behavior as "aggressive" toward an adult instructor. As a parent and as someone who watched every lesson, I strongly disagree with this interpretation. What I saw was normal, emotional child behavior that could have been redirected by a more experienced teacher. No one approached me during class, no one asked to talk, and there was no warning or attempt to work together. The first and only conversation was an email informing me that she would no longer be allowed to attend. This decision was made right before Thanksgiving, turning what should have been a peaceful family holiday into a very stressful and emotional situation for us. I had to sit down with my six-year-old and explain why she suddenly couldn't go back to the place she loved. Since I cannot take my children to different schools and schedules, I ultimately had to withdraw both of my daughters, including the older one who had no behavioral issues at all. In the end, the school lost two long-term students and a loyal family not because we didn't value swimming, but because of how the situation was handled and how little effort was made to find a solution. I believe this program may work well for very calm, highly focused children who easily follow instructions and don't get too excited or distracted. But if your child is more spirited, emotional, playful, has trouble with concentration, or needs a more flexible teaching style, I would strongly recommend you observe a class carefully and ask specific questions about how they handle different types of behavior, how they communicate with parents, and what steps they take before excluding a child. My hope is that the school will learn from this experience, invest in more training for staff, and improve communication with families. Children deserve understanding, not exclusion -- and parents deserve to be part of the conversation before such drastic decisions are made.

we are still going strong years later. We love this place and choose to be at this location because…read moreof the great service in teaching. Your location has been opened less than 10 minutes from our home and we still drive to Gaithersburg from Frederick because of the surface and the people my son did not want to try new location because he said he's very comfortable with the people this one's worth he feels the teachers and care about him and his well-being in the pool. We are extremely grateful for such a great location.

Unfortunately a bit of a downgrade. Equipment is often unrepaired, one water fountain is either…read morebroken or warm water. Staff a bit less friendly than before. The stories of theft are troubling. And in spite of billing themselves as a country club sports facility there is more discord than you'd expect in a "classy" club. And yes, the prices have gone up once again.

I am not a member but have been to the gym and LifeSpa twice. I have limited experience, keep that…read morein mind. LifeSpa: Nydia-phenomenal hairstylist. Easy to talk to and also felt comfortable to be quiet, my haircut left me speechless, it was beautiful. Pros: -the changing rooms are outfitted with lockers, toiletries, changing stall, showers, sauna, steam room, hot tub, and swimsuit drying machines -awesome indoor and outdoor pools, with a water slide, lots of padded chairs, and pool bar -day passes and guest passes available.. You can also use the gym if you get a LifeSpa service that day -several options to get food, protein, etc if you need that -staff was friendly -towel service Cons:- I was overcharged for my tab at the pool, signage said $8 for Mango Cart but I paid like $12+tip -$200+ per month is just not in my price range -the number of weight machines seemed low compared to everything else, I went at 1pm on a Tuesday so I can only imagine how long I'd have to wait after 5pm. Some things only had 2 of that machine, I expect more for the money paid.

My son has been attending JFD lessons and now team practices since he was 5 years old. He is in…read morehis last year and is 17. He started getting lessons from the teenagers (who always have adult supervision) with his two older sisters. Eventually he and his sisters became the teenagers giving lessons. It was rewarding experience for allmof them. I have watched over the past 13 years parents leaving for RMSC or NCAP and my son never wanted to go. He very much enjoys the flexible practice schedule and is swimming better than he ever has. We have no regrets and cannot thank Joe and his staff enough. I really don't understand these 1 star reviews and I would ignore them and give JFD a try.

Signed up my son - showed up to find a bunch of teenagers as the "teachers" - no adults in sight…read more Been trying to get in touch but can't get anyone to email me back re: refund.

Just a lovely space for family fun - youth and adults... nature, ponds, playgrounds, picnic…read moreshelters, putt-putt, pool, community center, history, and more... great resource!

DONT COME HERE !!! Unless you want to hear the life guard blowing their whistle the whole time…read more Kids literally can't do anything without hearing the whistle being blown every 5secs. Differently not worth the price.