This place is absolutely amazing. Thank goodness they made a place like this finally…read more I've tried two different swim places and it was awful. Waste of time . This facility is clean, plenty of instructors, staff is nice

From the owner: At Goldfish Swim School - Vancouver, we teach children how to swim and build character through…read moreguided play. We are a "safety-first" swim school dedicated to teaching children as young as four months old how to swim. Goldfish uses WOW. Customer Service to deliver a Golden Experience to all. We pride ourselves on helping your child master the skills they need to be safer and more confident in the water, as well as providing year-round swimming lessons with our Science of SwimPlay curriculum that has one instructor for every four swimmers. Let us guide your child to water safety in our shiver-free pool and vibrant, tropical environment. We can't wait to welcome your family into Goldfish Swim School.

Do not send your kids here!…read more British Swim School class offered at LA Fitness Hazel Dell on Saturday @ 10am was a total disaster. There was a class being offered in the pool! While we were trying to get him dressed and ready! There were about 30 people in the pool taking a class of some sort and all the kids running around on the pool deck while they waited for the adult pool class to end. Total chaos. I am disenrolling my son and getting my money back. Avoid this place like the plague.

From the owner: British Swim School offers swimming lessons for kids and adults, starting as early as 3 months…read more Located inside LA Fitness, we're open year-round and welcome both gym members and non-members. You can learn to swim when you're ready and continue until you've mastered the skills. We use gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help swimmers of all levels become safer and more confident in the water. Our safe, fun, and effective teaching methods have made us the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Our confidence-building curriculum and small group swimming classes provide a consistent format and structure with one-on-one attention for each swimmer. Private swimming lessons are subject to availability.

Autumn S. is a fantastic teacher, my daughter and I have attended her swim class lessons for a…read moreyear. We enjoy her enthusiasm, love for learning and patience. All around a great experience for young children.

We enjoy it and have loved this place for years. Wifi for parents. Kids love it. Snack Bar is…read morereasonable. Daughter did gymnastics here for several years and loved that experience. I wish the pool was more accessible, useable for free swims (likely keeps maintenance down and expensive draining session when an errant turd slips out?), but other than that the recent upgrades on the jungle/playground make it still a fun spot for my daughter. Also, I like the bathrooms - they seem safe, great design for people of all heights, UV drying blowers, and it feels safe... like no creepy creepers are slipping in there unnoticed. All in all - we prefer this to other locations in the region/area

Hands down the best swim classes I've ever seen. We drive from Portland because the skill level of…read morethe instructors is unmatched. My daughter has thrived in their program.

From the owner: British Swim School offers swimming lessons for kids and adults of all ages, starting as early as 3…read moremonths. Located inside of Hampton Inn & Suites, our swim school is open year-round, so you can learn to swim when you're ready and continue until you've mastered the skills. We use gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help swimmers of all levels become safer and more confident in the water. Our safe, fun, and effective teaching methods have made us the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Our confidence-building curriculum and small group swimming classes provide a consistent format and structure with one-on-one attention for each swimmer. Private swimming lessons are subject to availability.

We've really enjoyed our summer lessons here! We love the instructors and the management team -…read morethey are so attentive to our needs and really go above and beyond!!!

We started lessons at Emler Swim School in May. My child was not afraid of the water but was…read moreuncomfortable with unfamiliar instructors touching his body. One instructor was very helpful at first, and we were told the same instructor would continue working with him. In the next class, that instructor was no longer available and my child was placed with a different instructor. During the lesson, he became very upset and had difficulty continuing the session while in the water. After that experience, he stopped wanting to continue and refused to enter the building. We were still charged for the following month, and a refund or transfer was not approved. Communication around makeup lessons and billing was also not clear. Overall, we decided not to continue.

I have been recommending this school to all my friends with children. It's amazing! Staff is…read moreattentive and you don't feel like your child is overlooked in the group settings. They're flexible when need be and have helped children overcome fear of going underwater.

Lu's Swim School is very friendly and flexible. Good communication. My 6 yo did great in this…read moreschool.

The owner actually yelled at us to get the out of her swim school…read more We were confused on the time being switched and my husband made a comment about a phone call would have been nice . Coach Penny got out of the pool and followed us to the parking lot and used profanity in front of my 3.5 year old and a few other students. My mom also left a one star review that had disappeared.

Best swim school in Portland!!! I'm finally learning how to swim at 42 because of the talents of…read morePenny . Penny remains calm, patient , and understanding at all times . She knows how to read me on my anxious days as well as on my braver days . She is the best !

Wow - I really wish I could give this business 10 stars!…read more I absolutely adore the staff who've helped me get my daughter enrolled. I've spoken to Lauren and a couple of other girls, and they've been incredibly knowledgeable and helpful getting me established. The location has plenty of parking and I truly appreciate how they use a private entrance to keep their families safe. They share the pool area at the LA Fitness, but it's clear they have many safety protocols in place to protect their clients. Another example of this is: the staff wear face shields in the pool while instructing the children. I really appreciate they care holistically about the children's safety. The pool area and locker rooms are spotless and clean - a must! Teacher David was our swim instructor. He was the best part of our experience. David was super respectful, knowledgeable, and great with kids. He gave me tips for teaching my daughter safe water practices and what we can practice with her at home. I highly recommended this program for anyone who wants to feel safe in a swim class and to leave confidently knowing your child is learning life saving skills in the water! Thank you, Safety Splash and team!

My experience with SafeSplash has been very disappointing, and I haven't even started classes yet…read more I initially enrolled online but had several questions because the schedule was confusing, the swim levels weren't clearly explained, and the website didn't provide enough information. When I called, I was already three-quarters of the way through the enrollment process. The representative asked me to cancel my online enrollment so he could enroll me over the phone, saying I'd get a better price. It ended up being exactly the same price. I also asked multiple times about private lessons because my schedule is very limited. Instead of answering my question, the representative kept talking about creating a group class. I had to explain several times that I wasn't looking for a group class--I wanted private lessons on a schedule that worked for me. Eventually, we found one group class that fit my schedule, and it was literally the only time I could attend. I enrolled and paid the annual registration fee based on that schedule. Then, on the day the class was supposed to start, SafeSplash changed the class time, making it impossible for me to attend. Since then, I've called twice and have been promised a callback within 48 hours, but no one has followed up. I've also been told that the annual registration fee is non-refundable because my class "already started"--even though the reason I can't attend is because they changed the schedule after I enrolled. I understand that schedules sometimes need to change, but customers shouldn't be penalized or charged a non-refundable fee when the company changes the only class they were able to attend. I hope SafeSplash reconsiders how it handles situations like this and improves both its communication and customer service. I'm happy to change my review if you change my experience. C. Travis

I'm really surprised by a couple of reviews that say the pool or facility is dirty. The place has…read morealways looked quite clean during the last year I've been going there. The pool and facility are wonderful and well-maintained. It's a great gym, I highly recommend.

If I could give no stars, I would. The locker room room was completely covered in mold. When I…read moretried to talk to the manager about receiving my money back for my membership, he laughed at me. Super disappointed and disgusted by the behavior and overall hygiene of the building. Also there is nobody enforcing showers before entering the water. I seen a grown get into the water that clearly had feces on his underwear and smelled like feces from multiple lanes away. They said the mold issues will be "fixed"but I will never be returning to this location or any other.