SwimLab for adults…read more Swimming has alway been my favorite exercise. I thought I was good at swimming. In thirty minutes SwimLab with coaching and video was able to significantly improve how I swim. I will definitely be coming back for more training. Thank you SwimLab

They are terrific. They has three big jacuzzi infinity pools that are heated. They also have…read morecameras on every pool so you can watch and a large glass window to watch as well. Our instructor is Leslie and she is great! We can't Reccomended enough!

After trying another swim school and not having the best experience, I knew right away this was the…read moreperfect fit for my daughter. From the moment we toured the facility, I felt confident in our decision and even canceled our other swim school trials because I knew this was the place for her. She completed her trial lesson and has now had two lessons, and she absolutely loves it! The facility is always clean, organized, and welcoming. Every employee we've interacted with has been incredibly kind, helpful, and patient. Most importantly, I can already see my daughter gaining confidence and making progress in the water after just two lessons. We couldn't be happier with our experience and highly recommend this swim academy to other families!

They recently changed their policy to require a dad to take their toddler daughter into the male…read morerestroom. We understand the topic is controversial, and chose to end our relationship with them. I will not be taking my daughter into male restrooms and changing rooms. Prior to this policy change we did find the school better than others and appreciated staff; however the manager, Felipe, was disrespectful.

We absolutely love water works, and will miss our weekly sessions there!…read more My daughter began weekly private swim lessons at age 3 and is now a better swimmer than most adults I know, thanks to her instructor, Maxim. The way he interacts with children, motivates them while keeping classes silly and fun, is truly impressive. The company itself is also incredibly helpful. My daughter had a broken leg that prevented her from swimming, and the team helped us put our lessons on pause without forfeiting her recurring slot with Maxim, and even refunded us for her missed lesson the weekend prior. We've been incredibly happy with our time at Waterworks, both the customer service and professionalism of all the staff, as well as the skills Maxim helped our daughter learn.

I showed up for my daughter's class today and her teacher was not there. They did not send us a…read morenotice today (although they usually do) or have any replacement instructors available. We drive from far and my experience with Waterworks has been really frustrating. I really wanted Waterworks to work out for us; however, it's been almost a year now and we've had over 10 instructors. Our classes were on Sundays and they were often canceled or rescheduled because my daughter's instructors either called out or didn't show up. Perhaps people call out a lot on Sundays? My daughter takes a while to warm up to people so with the new faces and high turnover rate, after a year, she still does not know how to float. It's VERY DISAPPOINTING. Their customer service is great but there's such a high turnover rate at Waterworks... I do not recommend for kids who take a while to warm up to new people.

Good stretch, stretching, and exercise activity class. On these warm days....this makes you feel so…read moremuch better!!!

My kids took lessons here over 15 years ago and I loved it. The instructors are amazing and the…read moreattention to the children is great! I'm hoping to get my grandkids to start here soon.

The staff is nice and friendly, the bathrooms are clean, and the place is well maintained. I love…read moretaking my kids here to fish and my kids have a blast at the playground and basketball courts. I can't wait to come back and relax in the hot tub or the pool.

Terrible Lifeguards working here. I would be cautious taking a child here who can't swim…read more Today, there were 5 lifeguards and none of them saw a boy significantly drowning/cannot swim. Did any of them help? Nope... It's like they didn't even see a child right in the middle of the pool screaming for help. Luckily, I walked up when this was happening and saw the boy drowning, and jumped in to save him. He was very shook and still none ever came to check on the drowning kid. What are these lifeguards doing? Is it just a show or can they seriously help a drowning person? This is ridiculous. Other than this BIG experience that happened today, the grounds are clean but they need more tables and chairs around the pool areas. And actually making sure the lifeguards are doing their responsibility.

After trying out 2 other swim clubs in Irvine - we are thankful to have finally found SNAP, located…read moreat Portola High School - and this is the place we want to be. My 9 year old is thriving here and his swimming is just getting better day by day. there are so many pluses here - I'll go into detail about each of them. 1) the coaches CARE about swimmers' well-being and growth in all aspects. they see each kid as a unique individual, not just another fish in a large sea, fighting an upward current. from the director to assistants because they are friendly, approachable and open to chatting - you'll always find them on deck coaching, talking to parents after practice and supporting one another. 2) coaches with decades of experience, impressive backgrounds but aren't afraid to get in the water to coach - I even have proof of coach Steve in the water, giving swim lessons! Here's a rundown of the staff Coach Steve - SNAP director and Portola HS Swim team coach (CIF division 1 high school swim) Coach Alex - Senior head and also Northwood HS Swim coach (CIF champs last year!) and previous nova coach, ISL coach Coach Bryan - head Age group coach - and also El Toro HS Swim coach/ age group coach of the year awarded many times and previous Natadores coach All of these coaches are so dedicated to the sport and the kids, they coach practically every day of the week. Besides the awesome head coaches, the team also has other wonderful coaches who are consistently there and experienced in swim coaching kids from age 5 to high school , many coaching ISL teams in the summer or other high school aquatics teams. 3) swimming is fun for the kids because the team emphasizes ENJOYMENT of the sport rather than being the fastest ! Their focus is on having fun, working hard to improve technique and personal bests- not on being the Winner. It doesn't matter if you don't have the fastest times, they still encourage you to swim in the meets and to try your best! Always encouraging the kids believing in them and cheering them on during a swim meet. 4) friendly families - this location being on the edge of Irvine, draws a diverse crowd from Irvine to Lake forest to mission viejo , its great to meet families from multiple neighboring cities 5) no CRAZY volunteering here, no mandatory hours and no unreasonable penalties. Yes there are plenty of times they will ask you to volunteer, but if you decline, they aren't going to charge you an arm and a leg or even OUST you and send threatening emails. When you do volunteer, you are not treated like you OWED it to the team. - there is more of the team feeling gracious and appreciated . Extra commentary but somehow when you impose a mandatory volunteering requirement its just chaos amongst the parents and people become more hyper-focused on getting the best job rather than just doing something for the greater good and then even if they can, they just won't. when people feel appreciated and happy, they will naturally volunteer when they can and they will feel good about it because they WANT to do it not because they HAVE to. 6) fun events for the kids- the team admin, Cristina has planned and organized so many fun events for the team, from fundraisers to social events including wild rivers, angels games, beach bonfire, photos- trunk or treat for Halloween. I am so impressed with how organized all of the events are! She really goes the extra mile to make sure everything runs smoothly. All in all - i really recommend this team if you have a beginner or advanced swimmer. They are supportive at all levels offering 6 practices a week with competitive pricing. meets 1-2x a month and fun events sprinkled in between.!

My son has been with Swim Nation program from past 2 years. Everything about the program is great…read moreand the swim coaches are highly focused and motivate students to give their best. My son had a wonderful learning experience and a great exposure with the swim team. 200% recommend this swim program to whoever is new and want to learn from the best. Last but not the least, Miss Christina, always make sure each student and parent is taken care of while at the pool. Go check them out. We will definitely miss SwimNation.

Parents!!! If you're looking for a swim instructor for your kid(s), loved ones, or yourself, you…read morecan stop looking! I highly recommend you sign up for lessons with Josh! He's great with people, especially with kids! My daughter loved her lessons with him. He tailored her lessons to meet her needs. His teaching techniques are so different and that helped developed my daughter ability to follow instructions (she can be stubborn at times). It's like he's just playing her, but she's building swimming skills and confident in the water. We will be back with him next year in the spring for sure. One summer and she's swimming on her own. Even in the deep end (5 feet zone)! I'm no longer worries knowing she's able to float, swim on her back (her fav), tread water, and cannon balls.

Josh is a great swim and surf teacher! My son enjoys Josh's fun teaching techniques and I enjoy the…read morefact that he teaches him how to swim, not just have fun. Last summer my son started surf lessons and Josh was very patient. Josh taught my son outside and in the water. What to expect , how to stand up, how to paddle out, etc. We plan on continuing this summer, and now my husband may join! I highly recommend Josh as he teaches all ages-baby to adults, all behavior manners and is fun!

An Amazing Community for Families and Fitness! Joining the…read moreYMCA has been one of the best decisions for our family! From the moment you walk through the doors, you are greeted with warmth. Lisa and Daryl at the front desk are exceptionally kind, and it speaks volumes that they take the time to know me by name, along with so many other members. My three children absolutely love going to the Kid Zone! The teachers are wonderful, incredibly kind, and know each child by name. They always have all sorts of new activities and fun crafts for the kids to do every single day. Knowing my little ones are happy, safe, and well-cared for makes my time at the gym completely stress-free. The workout classes are phenomenal. All of the instructors are super skilled, supportive, and truly take the time to get to know everyone in the class, helping to build a genuine sense of community. Beyond the staff, the members themselves are wonderful--everyone is so kind, constantly greeting each other, and sharing compliments. I would recommend the YMCA to every single person interested in joining a gym, especially families with young kids! It's a welcoming, vibrant community where both parents and children can thrive.

Great facility! The staff is very friendly and helpful. The grounds are lush and green, which isn't…read moresomething you typically see in a gym location. There are a variety of fitness classes, designed for adults of all ages, and a lot of workout works, with new equipment. They have a lot of other benefits for new members, like health and wellness, personal training and nutrition. I'm excited to get my health and fitness journey started at the YMCA of Mission Viejo.

We've had such a wonderful experience at Goldfish Swim School in Aliso Viejo! The lessons are well…read moreorganized, the facility is always clean, and the small class sizes make a huge difference. My child looks forward to every lesson and has made so much progress since starting. It's clear that they really took the children's and family's needs into consideration when designing the place: the pool is warm, there are plenty of changing rooms and showers, a fun waiting area, and snacks on hand too!

Trial class went well and the little one kept asking when the next one would be. Indoor is big plus.read more

Great experience! My daughter learn correctly how to swim gain confidence, and improving on every…read moreclass, the coaches are very nice and focus on their class or lessons, and the office personal very nice as well

We enrolled our daughter in the Parent & Me swim lessons over June and July, and unfortunately it…read morewas a very disappointing experience. During the course we had three different instructors, all of whom were very young and lacked the confidence and experience to effectively teach the class. Rather than being a true swim lesson, this program is really just a water introduction class. It should be marketed that way so parents know what they're paying for. At roughly $33 per lesson, we expected our daughter to begin learning foundational swimming skills. Instead, most of the class consisted of splashing in the water, singing songs, and doing activities like the hokey pokey. While there's certainly value in helping children become comfortable in the water, that's very different from what most parents think of when they sign up for swim lessons. We ended up skipping the last two classes because it simply wasn't worth our time. We weren't the only ones who felt this way--multiple parents expressed their frustration and even spoke with management after class. I know this facility has an excellent reputation and has produced Olympic swimmers, and the staff was always friendly. However, the Parent & Me program does not live up to that reputation. A friend of mine has had her child enrolled here for over a year and a half, and at age three she still isn't any closer to swimming independently. They've since withdrawn their daughter and enrolled her elsewhere. The facility itself is beautiful, and everyone we interacted with was kind. But for this particular program, I honestly felt like I could have taken my daughter to our community pool for free and had the exact same experience. If you're looking for actual swim instruction for babies or toddlers, I would recommend looking elsewhere. If you're simply looking for a fun water introduction and bonding experience, this class may meet your expectations--but that's how it should be advertised.