I wish I had found Lori SO MUCH sooner. Our kids are 8,6&3.5 and all were not able to swim. Lori is…read moreso incredible with each one of them. She makes everything into a game & the kids are having so much fun when it's their turn. She is so incredible with the kids - she is fun & silly & also challenges them the perfect amount. They can't wait to come back & my 3.5 year old cries when we leave. As someone with a background in education, I can tell how much skill & experience she has (she has 50 yrs of teaching experience) in everything she does with them that looks so natural but she's doing everything for a specific reason to get them closer to being proficient swimmers. We had previously only done a local ISR 2 week class with our oldest when they were very little but it was very traumatic for me & I didn't want to go back. I'm so thankful they can learn now in such a fun & effective way! I'm telling all my friends -- run don't walk to these swim lessons!!

Lori is absolutely incredible! She is hands-down the best swim instructor we've ever had, and we've…read morehad many over the years. From the very first lesson, she taught important basic skills and built confidence in a way that was clear, patient, and encouraging. By the second lesson, we were amazed to see actual swimming! Lori has a wonderful way of connecting with my child while making her feel comfortable, capable, and excited to learn. Her teaching is effective, and the progress has been remarkable. We couldn't be happier and would highly recommend Lori to anyone looking for an exceptional swim instructor! Thank you Lori!!

Found Francis thru Yelp, reading up the reviews of parents... I reached out to him. Francis is very…read moreaccommodating and flexible with schedules (if he doesn't have his schedule filled up). Zach was one of those that was afraid of the water, we just finished a handful of lessons with Francis and the difference in Zach's confidence in the water, combined with his newly-learned skills is AMAZING. I agree with what everyone is saying, Francis is calm, patient and truly aims to get your kiddo confident with swimming while still having fun. Now my problem is to get kiddo out of the water, luckily school is starting so he can't bug me to go for a swim everyday. LOL Thank you Francis!

Francis is calm, patient and easygoing. He really understands that each child is unique and knows…read morehow to help them build confidence and comfort in the water. My son looks forward to his weekly swimming lessons with Francis and often talks about it throughout the week. We are beyond happy with our experience with Francis and highly recommend SwimFX!

I am writing this review on behalf of the staff at this location. The teachers are so wonderful and…read morecaring. The office staff is always accommodating and friendly. Unfortunately, we have noticed that staff members, including one of our favorite instructors have left and are planning on leaving their employment at this location. I have learned that this is not because of the job itself, but because of the conduct and behavior of the owner whom I shall refer to as "B" "B" does not seem to value his staff in the way we, the customers, do. It is my understanding that he is often rude, dismissive, abrupt, and insensitive to staff. I have also learned that there is hardly a staff member at the school that has not been brought to tears by the words of 'B" I have personally observed some of his interactions with staff, and was horrified that they would be spoken to in the manner that he did. This type of business relies on their staff, specifically their teachers. Without them, there is no business. I am quite concerned that there will be a continued turnover, which will have a direct negative impact on the students at the school, including my son. I know that this is a family owned and operated business. I have great respect for the Callan family. Unfortunately "B" is risking their good reputation, and I truly hope someone in the family business can step in and change the course such that the staff be treated as they deserve. I know that many families, mine included, will follow our child's instructor if they should leave this location. This 5 star rating is only because of the employees.

I do not recommend using Callan for kids under 3. We brought our almost 2 year old and it wasn't…read morethe best experience. First, they might pair your kid with another older kid (that already knows how to swim but spends more time with them) or extremely younger like a 1 year or younger (which requires more time and attention) and you split your 20 minutes, so you really get 10 minutes but they always end about 2-3 minutes early. You are responsible for your toddler when the teacher is teaching the other kid. They just leave the toddler on the steps and say it's your responsibility to watch them. My son almost fell off the steps, would have drowned. So be prepare to get into the water. They include in their contract that it's your responsibility even though you pay for them to teach. Or wait awhile for them to be done with the other kid. Second, they start on time and end it 2-3 minutes early, with a break after each go. So swim time is like 7-8 minutes. Older kids get more water time if paired up with them. They get to swim the whole pool while toddlers get like less than 1 minute. Third, they are extremely inflexible if you have to miss one class. You can't just reschedule with a set date, they make you call the day before to find any time available the next day only and it could be 10am or 5 pm, but who knows. I would imagine they have their schedules out already a week in advance! But no. The front lady is extremely difficult and hard headed regarding rescheduling. Also, I don't know if they have certain milestones for toddlers, but just teaching them to be comfortable in water. No like learning to hold your breath under water or floating or swimming to safety. Some teachers are better and spend more time with your kid, no consistency. What a waste of money and time for toddlers. Never coming back.

We love this little swim school! The instructor is so sweet and works so well with my kids. She is…read morevery understanding about each child's needs and caters her lessons based on that. She pushes them just the right amount so that they learn new skills but also don't end up in tears. I would consider my kids slow to warm up but they took to her right away and ask when they'll see her again. Great service, easy and flexible scheduling! I highly recommend them.

Rachael is just so fantastic! I have three of my children take lessons with her, ranging in ages…read morefrom 3 to 8, one of whom has learning delays. In just a few weeks, I saw so much improvement in their technique and confidence in all three kids! Since Rachael is a school teacher by profession as well, she is uniquely doubly qualified as an instructor. She is so dang good with kids---way more patient and fun than I am. Also, the view at her home is amazing. Strongly recommend!!!!

I highly recommend Aquatic Waterworks for adult swimming classes! I have been taking weekly private…read moreadult lessons here for a few years, and the progress I have made is incredible. The instructors--Regis, Azul, Valeria, and Crane--are all extremely patient. They taught me everything from basic floating to mastering the breaststroke. I used to be terrified of the deep end, but their guidance gave me the confidence to swim there completely fear-free. The facility itself is immaculate, featuring very clean showers with hot water. Both the trainers and the front desk staff are super friendly and helpful. Plus, their app makes it incredibly easy to view your schedule, reschedule, or cancel classes. If you are an adult looking to learn how to swim, this is absolutely the place to go!

We have found the most amazing teacher, Ryan, at Water works. Ryan is incredibly patient while…read moreencouraging my son to reach his potential. My son's skill and strength have improved greatly and we are so proud and grateful. Ryan has made swimming the highlight of my son's week. The entire Waterworks staff is always really helpful and have a great attitude.

We cannot recommend Coach Dave from Shark Swim Lessons enough!…read more When my son first started, he had very little swimming experience. In just 8 sessions, Coach Dave helped him learn the foundations of swimming with so much patience, encouragement, and professionalism. We continued lessons with him, and 6 months later Archer is now like a little fish in the water What really stands out is Coach Dave's dedication and ability to connect with kids. He makes lessons fun while still building strong technique, confidence, and water safety skills. You can genuinely tell he cares about every child's progress.

Dave is a guru genius who taught me, an unteachable adult onset swimmer, to be comfortable and…read moreenjoy swimming. I could do fine in water - could easily swim, as in not die when thrown in deep water. But I wanted to learn to swim laps/distance for triathlons and exercise and just could not figure it out. And I just could not find the right swim instructor or class for this. There's brand-new-to-water classes that teach you not to die in the water. And then there are classes that teach you to improve your technique in certain strokes. I was stuck in the middle - just could not figure out how to do the freestyle breathing right to even start swimming laps. I tried a couple different instructors, both of whom were probably good college swimmers, and they just had no real insight or experience with struggling to breathe. Enter Dave. In one session, he'd taught me 3x as much as multiple sessions with previous instructors and solo practice had taken me. By session 2, was up to being able to at least swim some short back-and-forths. Things got easier each session, and I left the initial package of lessons I bought feeling comfortable in the pool. Have since made a lot of progress, including some long open-water swims in the ocean. All thanks to Dave's great instruction.

Without a doubt my favorite public pool. The pool has a nice temperature and there is so much for…read morekids to do. If you can pass a swim test and are 48" tall, there is a great water slide that is a part of the couple of bucks you'll spend on admission and you have access to the diving board. I love that they open nearly the entire pool to open swim when it's open swim time, so you don't have to deal with lanes. The staff are always so nice and they do a good job of being consistent with their rules.

An update is long overdue...and it's 3 stars. I should've written an update when it was a solid 5…read morestars but this summer (2025), the City of San Marcos partnered with Premier Aquatics and unfortunately, sometimes with change, things go a bit downhill. Before Premier Aquatics, there were plenty of chairs and lounge chairs in the shade, the pool was open during the summer 7 days a week, 12-5, and every Friday night was 'Family Nights' from 6-8. The lifeguards brought out a huge obstacle course and all the kids loved it. Not anymore. The pool is open less hours for recreational swim. M-Th 12-3. F-Su 12-5. There are way less chairs, and no more 'Family Nights'. It's pretty obvious why the rec hours are limited...Premier Aquatics makes more money off swim lessons than they do with recreational swim. They offer more pool passes at different price points, but none of them are through the City of San Marcos. You're buying it straight through Premier Aquatics. My kids still enjoy it, but....meh. 3 stars.

What a great place to bring my granddaughter. The water was refreshing. Plenty of room for her to…read moreswim. There are plenty of chairs.

Most everything. Super clean. Lifeguards should try to keep kids out of lap lanes is my only…read moresuggestion.

I've been here once with some friends who live within the HOA. The parking lot is comparatively…read moresmall, and I can imagine members will often have to search for street parking. The grounds themself are nice. There's some playground equipment, along with tennis courts. They have a pool with two swim lanes, a hot tub, and an adults-only pool. They have a snack bar, with very friendly pricing. They have outdoor tables and chairs with some shade, but the supply did not keep up with demand. The lifeguards were attentive, and weren't super overbearing (like at other places). And there was no issues drinking alcohol (in cans!) on the pool deck. Overall it was a nice visit, and I wouldn't hesitate to go back.

Visited for a birthday party, parking can be tight if you have a bigger vehicle. Plenty of…read morechairs/loungers if you come in early. We did notice after 2 pm more people were coming in so it was a little harder to find chairs, few bathrooms around, playground and gym looked clean. Plenty of shade too which was nice. Lifeguards on rotation every 20 minutes. Overall, nice area.

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I just passed my Class A, CDL test...scheduling classes was easy, along with knowledgeable…read moreteachers. As long as you apply yourself you'll be fine.