Glad we were referred by a friend to check out Lil' Spikers. I was looking for my girls to try…read morevolleyball but I really wanted to find something on a Sunday since Saturdays are pretty busy for us. We registered online when they had open registration. We then received an email closer to the start of the session. When we arrived for the first time, the girls were provided shirts and they got their name tags and got right into it. It's definitely a little harder with younger ones since their attention span isn't always there but they do try to keep them engaged and easier to call them when they have their name tags on. They are separated into three different groups. The beginners, returnees and most likely the better bunch. I don't know how they categorize it but that's just my guess. We attend the ages 5-8 group so I'm not too sure how the older classes work. For an hour and a half session, I feel that the money is worth it! I'd recommend it for anyone looking for an activity for their kids to try it out!

This is such a great place for the kiddos to learn volleyball skills and fundamentals in a…read moreclinic-like format. The kids are split into smaller groups with individual drill coaches. They start with warm-ups then go into skill drills. Safety, spacing, and capacity are not an issue during pandemic time. Parents are allowed to watch as long as you show proof of vaccination and pass a temperature check. Children, coaches, and parents are required to wear a mask. Coaches do allow water and mask breaks (with proper spacing). Coaches are professional and everything is organized. My daughter LOVES coming here and has so much fun. This is our second, 6-week session. I highly recommend!

There hasn't been too many recent review so I figure I leave one, especially since the school is…read moredeserving. My daughter has been a student here for a couple years and she has improved greatly! The location isn't too bad. The only downside is that parking can suck depending if there's an event happening at the community center. The staff at Leahi is amazing. Ashley, who works the front desk almost always and helps with registration is amazing. She's so personable and treats everyone like family! She and the pool staff made accommodations to help my daughter feel comfortable during her first lessons without a parent. The staff in the pool has been amazing and accommodating. Kiki - who graduated HS and is no longer working there, really helped my daughter with her confidence and really helped her literally every step of the way. Sage was so fun and very enthusiastic! Ashley (in the pool) also helped my daughter gain confidence when my daughter was really swimming on her own. Koa is awesome and really makes you feel so welcomed too! I also do commend the owners as well. I was at the pool one day when there was a troubled parent/grand parent asking why her student couldn't move up levels. Even though this customer was clearly frustrated and maybe a little angry with the owner, the owner explained why so calmly that the requirements aren't just there just cause - it's for safety too!! Open swim is always nice, usually Saturdays at 4pm. It does get crowded so either come super early or late!

We are extremely disappointed with the lack of communication, poor class management, and…read moreinconsistent evaluation standards during this session of Beginner II. Having enrolled my son here for multiple sessions, this experience fell far below basic expectations. Mismanaged Instruction & Staffing: Although the class was assigned two instructors, a single disruptive student monopolized the lead instructor's attention for the first several weeks. Consequently, the rest of the students were relegated to playing around with an assistant instructor rather than receiving structured instruction. Flawed & Missing Evaluations: The mid-session progress report evaluated students on deep-end skills during their very first couple weeks in deep water, making the assessment premature and inaccurate. Worse, no final progress report was ever provided at the end of the session, leaving us completely blindsided when told our son was recommended to repeat Beginner II. Moving Goalposts & Poor Administrative Support: When I called for clarification, the representative repeatedly backpedaled and changed their explanation. They ultimately claimed that opening eyes underwater without goggles was a mandatory passing requirement--a rule that was never communicated to parents, and one that contradicts what we observe in the next level up, where students routinely wear goggles. If promotion is strictly skill-based, the facility must ensure adequate staffing so high-need students do not drain instructional time from others. Parents deserve clear expectations, continuous updates, and actionable feedback--none of which were provided this session.

My keiki has come here for swim lessons for several months and absolutely loves it. Coach Conrad is…read moreso great with her and very encouraging and makes sure she understands the concept before moving on. I've briefly seen him teach other swimmers before/after her and he is great with all ages.

Kapolei Aquatic Center is newly opened and offers a whole lot!…read more A division of American Renaissance Academy, Kapolei Aquatic Center is more than a dive shop. Don't get me wrong, they have tons of dive gear and will help you find the right gear for what you do and will help you get the right fit, but they also have a huge retail space. It's not crowded and it's easy to see everything. It makes it super comfortable and easy to take your time. They also offer swimming lessons for the super young through adult. And if you want to take a dive class, they offer both technical and recreational classes. The pool is on site too. The parking lot is huge. GPS takes you to the wrong side of the building, so take the road down to Midway and turn from that side. Enter in the first entryway-the others are blocked off.

If you are planning to enroll your preschooler here make sure that Ms. Jen will not be your childs…read moreteacher. My daughter wet the bed at night often and would pee in her pants during school. This all started when she started going here. She would also cry every morning before school. This was her 2nd year going to preschool. Her first year at a different school she had none of these issues. I finally spoke with Ms. Jen one day after school. She had no soul, no empathy to my concerns. Much more was discussed which led me to believe that she was unfit to be a teacher. I immediately walked to the principal's office and said this would be my daughter's last day. I got her in another preschool nearby the following week luckily. Immediately we noticed a change in her attitude. No bed wetting, no crying before school. Back to her happy self. I will say that the afterschool staff were always really nice.

If i could give 10 stars to this school i totally would. This school located is hidden in the back…read moreof the residential area inside a buddhist temple. The school is small and old looking but what inside will amazed you!! The people!! All the teachers, principal and everyone is so nice and friendly and very helpful, very professional and kind. This is our kids very first school and we are very pleased to find this school nearby our house. Tuition is also affordable in my opinion for the time that they watch our kids 6:45-7:30 drop off/ pick up 3-4:30/5 i forgot but we rarely leave them there after 4ish. I love every single teachers and teacher aid they have. Ms Jan, Ms Jen, Ms Melissa, Mr Andrew; Ms Amy, Ms Claire and also Ms Jennifer works in the office, everyone is so nice and always there to support our kids whenever needed. Even other teachers from another class always say Hi and recognize our kids by Name make us feel very welcomed! i cannot recommend enough to everyone about this school. my children always come home happy and excited to come to school. You can tell they learn a lot. Become more independent and polite, well manner and speak more words. don't look anymore! enroll your child!! you won't regret! :)

Love the Y. I grew up learning to swim at the YWCA in town. So glad that the Waipahu location is a…read moreshort drive away. My husband and I signed up for membership with the Kaiser Permanente incentive. He goes to the Mililani location after work. I go to the Leeward location. The Waipahu Y has ample parking. The pool has a couple of lanes open for lap swim most of the day; some days allow for families to swim. There's always a lifeguard. There is a little room with equipment for those of us who are too shy to go to the top floor where all the other machines are. The locker room and shower area are clean. We appreciate the ease of membership giving us access to multiple locations and to classes and equipment and a pool. We didn't need a place to workout at 2am. We didn't need the complicated finance options of some other gyms. The Y is perfect for us.

Great service! Staff are friendly and helpful. We went for Aqua Zumba & Family swim. We love it!read more

We are so happy that we were introduced to this gym by our family friend Olivia. We were able to…read moreget an introductory meeting with Phoebe who was very informative, understanding and answered all of our questions. This gym is conveniently located in latter half of Waipahu. It is on backstreet cul de sac - right hand side. One entrance and parking on the left side of the lot only. If there is no parking in the lot, then there is also street parking. The gym is spacious with flooring for tumbling, and different equipment to cater to the gymnastics classes. The coaches are so great too! My daughter has been going to private lessons with Coach Lawrence and Coach Kiana. She has been able to improve on her skills for her back handspring. They are very patient and willing to work with her at a progressive pace. They also help with her mental block, confidence and encourage her before, during and after practice. Even she notices the difference only after a few weeks of coming here. We truly appreciate the Coaches and team at Ohana Gymnastics. Highly recommened to anyone who is interested!

Amazing staff! I've known them for a while now, and they exceed all expectations. I'm happy to see…read morehow well they've grown and can't wait for the future

I signed my two kids up for this program in August 2025, and their skating and puck-handling skills…read morehave improved tremendously since then. The coaches consistently take the time to stop, correct form, and give the kids opportunities to grow and improve. Every correction is done in a positive and encouraging way, which really motivates the players to keep getting better for themselves, their coaches, and their teammates. I'm very happy with the coaching my kids are receiving and the support they get not only from their coaches but from their teammates as well. Because many of the coaches are also parents, it's clear they genuinely want to see the kids succeed, and that really shows in the way they coach. When we decided to switch hockey programs on Oahu, my kids and I were welcomed with open arms. I'm incredibly grateful they had room for my kids and treated them as aspiring players from day one. I highly recommend this program to any family looking for a supportive, positive, and development-focused hockey experience for their kids.

This hockey program is absolutely wonderful! If you're thinking about enrolling your kids in a…read moresports program, you should definitely check this one out. They offer free learn-to-skate for the keiki and offer a youth/adult league for those who are ready to play. HiHi taught my 5 year old how to skate and she loves it! She is now a part of the beginner hockey program and practices & plays games amongst other kids of her level. My 13 year old son has also joined their 14u division and he loves it. He is always looking forward to practice and his games. HIHI does play on an outdoor rink and while they're working hard to get permitting for tiles and coverings, we are at the mercy of the elements (mainly rain / storms). The coaches and parents at HIHI are completely devoted to this program - they are there almost everyday coaching practice, coaching games and mentoring the keiki. They also offer pick up games throughout the different weeknights (and weekends after games) - open to anyone who wants to play. It's a lot of fun to be a part of - I have even started learning to skate and play hockey alongside my husband and kids - it's become a whole family affair! Being a part of HIHI is a family affair! Do yourself a favor and check out their website hihockey808.org!

Instructor Eric Goo is an amazing teacher. He works very well with my granddaughter, who is…read morediagnosed with autism, and makes learning jiu jitsu fun for her and her siblings. His patience, encouragement, and ability to connect with children truly stand out. I highly recommend him to anyone whose child is interested in starting jiu jitsu

Traveling back home to Hawaii, I wanted to keep up with my BJJ training so I reached out to…read moreProfessor Eric and he quickly invited me to visit his gym...I think I may have found my gym away from my home gym. I visited Mad Tiger on a weekday gi class and am impressed - Prof Eric and three of his awesome students (2x blue, 1x brown belt) welcomed me with open arms. The instructions from Prof Eric were situationally based that I could easily relate and practice. Rolling followed and you can easily assess the quality of the gym and instructor by the way students roll, especially with an out of town visitor - they practiced restraint and control, instead of cranking down to execute a submission (where injuries can occur) or using unscrupulous (i.e. butthole) techniques, ensuring everyone was able to have a good grappling session. Located in a converted warehouse in a residential area, close to Wheeler Army Airbase (Wahiawa), MTA has the vibe of an old school academy with a great professor and students. I know where I'll be visiting when I travel to Hawaii.