We have been coming here for pretty much 10 years now with 3 boys coming through the program the…read moreoldest who is 10 now started at 9 months and he is finished the program now and the two younger boys are still enrolled. We love the staff and how attentive and friendly they are. Even when we felt like our middle son was not progressing as he should they were able tp suggest some different things to help him get up to speed. We love coming here and yes its not cheap but for a skill that could save your child's life its absolutely worth it. We dont worry about the oldest being invited to pool parties now because we are confident in his abilities. Charlotte Aquatics has a family feel and will work with schedules to find something that works for your family. Come here if you or your kids want to learn to swim!

Love taking my son to Charlotte Aquatics. All the coaches and staff are super nice and helpful. My…read moreson started at 4 months and is already comfortable with the water! They prioritize water safety every week and make sure the kids are safe

We started with little otter when my son was only 11 months old. We took a break during Covid. Now…read morewe have been attending lessons for the past year and a half. Miss Greta is my son's instructor, she is amazing. She is very patient with my son. She is very encouraging with him And he looks forward to seeing her every week! His skills have improved, he went from being afraid of the water to now swimming under the water, using goggles, holding his breath very well, having very good technique, swimming with his arms and kicking with his feet. we have enjoyed little otter thus far and we superduper love Miss Greta!!! Andra

We started each of our two children with lessons here beginning they were 6 months old. Our…read more2-year-old can swim very short distances independently and looks forward to swimming every single week! We love Miss Maddie and all of the staff. The process to schedule makeup classes when you have to miss a class is super simple. The app has great functionality and they are always helpful at the front desk or over the phone.

Joe Gaydeski and his staff are absolutely amazing. My scuba journey began as a gift from my wife…read more She knew my passion for diving and as a gift ,she purchased lesson at OWA. In the beginning, she researched local dive shops and talked to a close friend regarding the best place to teach Scuba Lessons. She found OWA to be the best choice for certification. OWA was highly recommended by her friends and she purchased dive lessons as my Christmas present. As I began my lessons in March 2020, I was amazed at the hands-on approach of Joe and his team.They assured myself and the class would be prepared for not only being certified but aware of risks associated with diving. This approach made me more confident in the underwater adventures that lied ahead. As I completed my written exam and set forth for in the open water portion of my certification, my wife was able to attend. She witnessed the compassion and detail of the instructors in completing the necessary open water dive skills. Once I became certified, we both commented on the leadership of Joe and his staff. I feel I not only became certified but, gained friendships in my new world of diving. Joe has 30 years of experience in diving and his staff are also very knowledgeable and are not afraid to ask question if they don't know the answer. Thank you Joe and Staff, Adrian and Jodi Hill

I didn't know what to expect from the folks at Open Water Adventures, to be honest. When you go…read moreinto a dive shop, you can get anywhere from seasoned expert to hobbyist trying to make a quick buck. Open Water Adventures in Charlotte is definitely the former. Joe, who I'm learning now is the owner, gave me his cell number so we could stay in contact about my upcoming trip to the Galapagos Islands--a destination he's visited six times, if memory serves. He wants to put me in touch with his contacts there for tours, lodging, the works. That's the kind of out-of-the-ordinary service I wouldn't have expected but received anyway. Honestly, everyone in the place was outstanding. I made my appointment and paid with Marcela, did paperwork with Meghan, and trained with Anthony (Li'l Momoa) for my diving refresher course. Things were a little harried at first, but I didn't think I'd be able to finish this course in a couple of hours, so I cleared my schedule. As usual, it's a question of expectation vs. delivery. I think the quality of equipment, expertise, and instruction are well worth the time spent making sure ducks were in a row and all was prepared exactly right. Safety comes first--diving is a fun time, but it carries its share of dangers. Learning how to avoid them isn't something I'd prefer rushed. I want to know it all very well before I go giant striding into open water. Diving isn't a cheap pastime. But it's one that will be incredibly rewarding if preparation and equipment are in order. And I feel as though Open Water Adventures knows that and puts it into practice.

Instructors had their hands on my children so much during the lessons -picking up a child under…read morearmpits to move them from one foot to the other in the water when they could already swim, helping with form more than necessary, and just generally touchy enough that my young children felt uncomfortable in the water. I did address this with staff and when instructors would switch, it would happen again even more so than before. Very young children need this guiding but older elementary school kids self conscious of their bodies don't want hands on them the whole lesson-especially by a young male. I also felt they really didn't progress to the level they needed in a timely manner. I found the staff extremely defensive of feedback from parents. I don't care that you believe in your program. If a child is uncomfortable that speaks volumes.

My son has bounced around from place to place until now. Swim Mac is incredible. Your child will…read morereally learn the appropriate technique of swimming the right way. The staff is impressive, always "on deck" watching, coaching, suggesting. My child has improved every lesson- it's incredible. Low ratio of instructors to kids, safe, clean and you might see some Olympians!!

Big Blue Swim School is an outstanding swim school!! my nephew is 3 and his instructor Amy is so…read morepatient with him and every exercise they do. Amy also encourages the kids the entire time and she makes them feel comfortable in the water. Ryker looks forward to his swim lesson every week and I see improvement each week..BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL IS TOP NOTCH!!! if you are looking for a swim school for your little..Big Blue is the place !! Thank You Big Blue and Amy for making my sweet boy more confident in the water

Unnecessarily they are charging. I am not happy with the teaching. Not giving enough vouchers…read more makeuplessons slots not available.

There seems to be no order in which they teach skills. There should be a progression as the student…read moregains confidence with the teacher but during the second lesson she just submerged my child. Also, the young teacher didn't interact with the students or even seem to enjoy them. To top it all off they put my credit card on auto renewal without my knowledge, after only two lessons!

This swim school has been amazing for us! We started out at the YMCA but they kept putting her on…read moreflotation devices which didn't really give our daughter a sense of being able to swim on her own. Once Goldfish opened up we quickly jumped on board. The instructors are great, Jaime is a wonderful leader (and sometimes dabbles in instruction herself), the facility is clean and the staff are friendly. I've read complaints about students not being moved up as quickly as parents would like. We appreciated the timing of it all. We never felt she was rushed to the next level without being ready for it. The communication about this was also on point. We knew where her progress was at the end of each lesson. She was earning those ribbons! It has been such a great experience we are continuously referring families to join and once they do, they love it just as much as us.

I attend the British swim school & had been frequenting the south Charlotte location until a month…read moreago. The current location at Sleep Inn is not the fanciest or best location (especially compared to Ballantyne) but the hotel is under construction. While the view entering can be an eye sore that is out of the school & staffs control. The staff and team are very knowledgeable at BSS. They are patient & are willing to work on areas you struggle with as long as you need. & take it from me I struggle sometimes lol. It's actually nice to not feel rushed about learning concepts & not having to be in larger classes They have made my fear of water (swimming) subside and I feel more comfortable in this element. I can actually swim now!!! Worth it! For sure. Great for kids and adults. One trainer per student so the experience is every personable!!

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 Sleep Inn, 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.

Very friendly instructors and staff. Accommodative. James, Alex, and all the other coordinators are…read moregreat to work with. My kids had no prior swimming experience, and they loved it. The only negative thing about this particular place is it is shared. It is inside the LA Fitness.

From the owner: British Swim School offers year-round swim lessons and water safety lessons for infants, kids, and…read moreadults, with learn to swim programs starting as early as 3 months. Located inside LA Fitness - Ballantyne, we welcome both gym members and non-members to enjoy a convenient, indoor setting where swimmers build real water safety skills through our gentle, survival-first teaching approach. For more than 45 years, families have trusted our proven curriculum, small group swim lessons, and supportive instructors to help swimmers grow in confidence at every age and ability level. Private swim lessons are available at select locations. Start building lifelong water confidence today.