I cannot believe after being a Goldfish Swim family for almost 3 years and counting I have not…read morereviewed them. We started looking for a place to teach our daughter to swim when she was 6 months old. At the time, there was not much selection other than a few Groupon options with baby/toddler swimming classes at the "Lighthouse" gym or some sketchy lessons that always seemed to change locations at the last minute. I'm not saying people where running swim classes out of subdivision pools... but the swim lesson seen was a bit dicey. But then enter Goldfish Swim School. The facility is bright, clean and fun. The mascot, a goldfish named Bubbles, is everywhere with a welcoming grin. The pool area is 3 1/2 to 4 ft deep with a ledge on the two longest sides. The areas are blocked off by lanes that can be moved to fit class sizes and removed all together for family swim night. The water is warm all year round. When you enter, you are greeted by the staff. Sherri is a joy and I look forward to seeing her. There are dressing rooms that remind me of beach shacks and ample places to get ready for class and to dry off after. There are two machines that spin dry the suits. The swim teachers are assigned lanes and there are various levels of skill. When our daughter first stared in 2017, she was in a beginner class that focused on following instructions, floating, getting comfortable in the water, and getting to the side of the pool, and pulling yourself out of the pool. Teacher use ribbons to reward and encourage students. Students receive a prize at the end of class, ranging from coloring sheets, stickers, ribbons, toy Bubbles, and so on. There is a snack concession area. The snacks are reasonably priced and you can buy a punch card for $10.00. Students receive a special birthday present in the mail. There is a viewing are for families to sit and watch. After the lesson, the teaching visits with each students' family member to discuss the class and what they do well and what needs work. Many teachers really start to understand your kid's learning style and it is a joy to see the teacher and student click. Our daughter is currently in Glider 2 and hopefully will be advancing soon. She has also been in the jump start clinic a few times; a 5 day a week one-on-one class. I highly recommend this. Again, we love everything about this place.

TLDR: we're hooked!…read more Swim up over here and let me tell you a little story. Maybe you've been to some other indoor swim schools... so have I. And I thought those were great... but that was before I'd been to Goldfish. My little tadpoles are finally in formal lessons, and we are so excited to get to start here. There is so much focus on safety, which is like 90% of what I care about in a swim situation. Small classes (just a few kids per instructor) and then a lifeguard standing sentry right at the end of the lane. Other supervisors were also nearby, and it was very easy to see where the money goes: the facility is state of the art and spotless, and there was so much staff both in and out of the water. My kids loved it and didn't want to leave, but they've even thought of that, with a fun little prize to take when you leave if you're cool about it. Add in family swim night, and I think this is a place we'll spend a lot of time and money, and feel mighty good about it.

Our experience at Oklahoma Swim Academy has been truly wonderful. We have two kids who began their…read moreswim lessons at age 18 months and 2.5 years old. From customer service, to swim instructors to my kiddos survival swim skills obtained, it has been a great experience. Survival swim can be challenging for kids (and parents) but the amount of love, care and intention poured into my kids, the instructors and lessons was evident. My kids learned a love for safe swimming and that is worth an immeasurable amount to us! We live far but believe the near hour drive has been well worth being at OSA! Would definitely recommend. We love OSA!

OSA has been the most incredible program for my two kids (4 and 1). The staff and instructors have…read morebeen wonderful and are truly gifted in their abilities to work with toddlers and babies. I feel so much peace knowing that my kids are learning to swim and are in great hands at OSA!

We absolutely love Aqua-Tots Swim Schools! My son has the best time every single lesson and…read moregenuinely looks forward to going to swim. The environment is fun, safe, and so welcoming, which has made a huge difference for his confidence in the water. His instructor, Mark Anthony, is truly amazing. He is incredibly patient, caring, and supportive, while still keeping lessons fun and engaging. Mark Anthony knows exactly how to encourage my son, meet him where he is, and help him grow at his own pace. We couldn't ask for a better teacher. Highly recommend Aqua-Tots to any parent looking for quality swim instruction with instructors who truly care about the kids! ‍

An update so that other parents have an idea of what to expect. Obviously not a guarantee that you…read morehave the same experience, but if you're like me, it helps to set expectations appropriately. - Financial Outlay (as of 08.21.2023): $2,824 ($397.00 for a month for two children going twice a week). - Time Commitment (as of 08.21.2023) to go from Level 3 to Level 4: 7 months, almost to the dot. [] The Positives [] 1. The staff. The front desk staff are really friendly and helpful. The instructors are all super-affirming with their words to the kids and parents (frustratingly so at times; more on that at No. 5 below). Not all instructors are created equally though. Some are definitely better than others in terms of clarity/direction. But they're all wonderful human beings. 2. The flexibility of scheduling classes (using the app or otherwise) is pretty nifty. If there are any issues as far as cancellations or anything, they're really good about offering make-up classes. [] The Neutrals / Negatives [] 3. It's busy. All the time. This isn't Aqua-Tots' fault. This is our fault. We all had nothing better to do during COVID, so we just made a bunch of extra kids, I guess? And now we're all trying to make sure that our COVID babies won't drown in a lake/pool. Unless and until this Aqua-Tots expands, it is what it is. There's only been one time (edit: now two times) where it was so busy that the class started late by 10 minutes, and finished 3 minutes earlier than the scheduled time. I was fuming by the end of that session where my two kids ended up splitting 17 minutes of instruction with two other kids (for a grand total of 4.25 minutes per kid). 4. The inconsistency of how the shared instruction time is applied/utilized. Even if every kid is at the same level (e.g., Level 3 "Leapfrogs"), some Level 3 children can float, roll, dive to the bottom of the pool, etc., while others spend the session trying to get out of the pool. 5. The instructor feedback is almost always, "They're doing so great!" But me being the Asian parent, I was like "... If they're doing so great, what's keeping them from progressing to the next level?" And then it was always some generic feedback on improvements. My kids aren't swim-geniuses by any stretch of the imagination, but they can chicken-star-rocket with the best of them. So repeatedly telling me that they're doing great while saying they need to work on things they already know (while my credit card keeps getting hit for $397 on the 23rd of every month) was starting to wear on me. Either they're not that great, then the feedback needs to be more precise than "They're doing so great!" Or they actually are great, in which case, let's level-up, bro/sis. (edit: it would have probably ended up being 8-9 months before my kids were considered for Level 4 if it wasn't for a sudden schedule change that resulted in our kids ending up with a completely new instructor. This new instructor was like "Hey, I think your kids may be ready for the next level." Thank you, new instructor. I've been thinking the same thing since like... 2 months ago...). I never thought I'd be a bit of a Tiger Parent, but this whole swim class thing has me re-considering that... [] Rant to Fellow Parents [] There was this one female instructor that was really good with both my children. But during one of the lessons, there was another kid who was inattentive, and an all-around bad listener. That kid proceeded to goof around, and ended up underwater while the instructor was focusing on the other kids (including mine). She got to him in time, but that inattentive kid's parents lost their minds on the instructor. Then we never saw that instructor again. So that still annoys me whenever I think about it; that a really good/engaging instructor was let go (or I'm assuming she was let go) because of something that wasn't really her fault. If you as a parent can see that your kid isn't going to follow instructions or is going to be disruptive, then I feel like that's not Aqua-Tots' problem to deal with your kid. I'll gladly fight any of you who think that it's the instructor's job to manage your child's bad behavior. Parent your damn kids. And if they're not ready, get them out and try again in six months. Stop wasting everyone's time.

I love this gym! The front desk staff is always friendly and welcoming. There's a great selection…read moreof group exercise classes offered throughout the day, the facility is spotless, and the equipment is always in great shape. The instructors and personal trainers are fantastic and genuinely helpful. It's a relaxed, comfortable gym with a great community feel.

Love the classes, especially yoga. Well stocked exercise equipment kept very clean. Pool is…read moreunfortunately closed permanently.

One of the best gyms in OKC! The classes, amenities, the spa and the pools. The outdoor pool in the…read moresummer is such a fun experience, there's a cafe, a DJ on Saturdays and plenty of lounge chairs.

I love the lifestyle that is Lifetime. They offer classes throughout the day and even for beginners…read morethey are super welcoming and friendly. First time members get 20% off the cafe, a 50$ spa credit and four free weeks of swim lessons for kids. My biggest hang up on committing to a gym was lack of child care but you can have them watch your kids for 2.5 hours per day if the kids have membership and if your kid is over five you can sign them up for weekly parents night out. We pay 40$ per child and it's way worth it! Overall, I love how they have hot room for classes and a clean locker room with dry and wet sauna and a hot water area in each genders bathroom!

My sis, visiting from WI, is looking for a strap for her snorkel gear. We stopped by the Sea…read moreShanty in Norman, OK on a whim and lo and behold, they not only had exactly what she was looking for, but it occurred to us that this is the perfect one-stop-shop for all things related to diving and snorkeling. On this day we had the pleasure of working with Dana Drake. She was super friendly and helpful. It was clear to me that this shop is all about their passion and they are willing to share all that they know/do with all who want to learn. I also got to see my first ever SHARK KITTY (see photo). I am excited that Dana gave both my sister and I a really cool Sea Shanty sticker. Mine is already on my car and I am sure I will smile ear-to-ear every time I see it. This is a really neat shop. I haven't been SCUBA diving in years, but leaving this shop I was thinking I may need to re-think this as I approach retirement. Divers, in general, all over the world are a very unique (eclectic) bunch of folks!

Best scuba shop and swim school in Oklahoma! Dana is a very knowledgeable and patient instructor…read morethat specializes in working with people that are afraid of the water. Sea Shanty certifies Open Water all the way to Divemaster and offers a variety of specialty courses. They also have a good selection of scuba and snorkeling gear and will help you find the best match for you. Check out the store, you won't regret it!

This is a fantastic gym with great personnel. All of the staff is generally kind and helpful and…read morethe equipment has been recently updated.

Very helpful employees! We take swim lessons and play basketball here. The kids love it!read more

I was there with my 5 year old granddaughter Saturday, paid $15 for both of us to swim. I wasn't…read morethere 10 minutes, had to leave and never got in the water. Was told they do not do refunds. That's insane considering we never got in the water and had an emergency and had to leave. Will NEVER be back. :(

This is a great YMCA if you're visiting the Norman Oklahoma area. The staff is very helpful and…read morefriendly, and the facilities should meet all of your workout needs. I used the pool for lap swimming. Even though I visited during a very busy time of day, there was a lap Available for me to swim. I typically visit this YMCA every time I'm in the area, and I highly recommend it.