I'm an adult who has had trauma with water in the past. I was looking to take swim lessons with…read moresomeone who would be mindful of that past trauma. I signed up for an adult beginner class, but it ended up just being me. The lesson were in the pool at Columbus Academy. I did an accelerated session on Saturday and Sunday for two weeks with Katie Goggin. In six lessons, I was able to do something I've never been able to do, go under water without holding my nose. By the end, I was swimming laps to the deep end, which I am afraid of. It was a short session and I can't wait to enroll in the next one. If you think it's too late to learn to swim, it isn't!

We signed up my three year old son for swim lessons with GCSTO. For the price, you cannot be beat…read more My only complaint is that they do work out of pools across the city, and St. Charles' pool is COLD. But the teachers are great! They are obviously experienced with working with small children and seem very experienced. He's been through two sessions so far and we have already seen progress.

Excellent swim school. The staff went above and beyond to place my daughter in the correct level…read more The teacher worked so well with all the children and helped them progress at their own pace. The whole facility is kept immaculate. While it is quite warm inside for spectators, my daughter didn't shiver when wet like at other places.

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 The Harcum Fitness & Aquatic Center, 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.

I've been a member of the YMCA since September and there's a few things lacking:…read more 1. If there are holiday hours the app isn't updated in a timely manner. For example, hours are 10-2 for MLK day but there are still classes until 7:45 pm and I can see that people signed up. When I called and asked the Y staff member said "the person that does the schedule isn't here and hopefully he does it tomorrow." 2. Headsets aren't functioning all the time so instructor is trying to scream over sidetrack. 3. Some morning classes aren't offered in the evenings so this isn't fair for folks that work during the day. (Pure Strength and Y Stretch). I'm giving a 3 vs a 2 because I enjoy the instructors but the Y has a lot of improving to do.

Huge, and new, and far far out of my way. But I was kinda nearby today, and, woo. If you live at…read moreall nearby please come check it out and use it. Big parking lot, shared with an attached OhioHealth facility. Clean, bright, open plan, lots to do. Weight room and basketball courts downstairs, along with classrooms, lockers, pool, etc. Upstairs are exercise machines and a walking track. You can walk on a treadmill and watch people go in circles, or vice versa. Many cleaning stations. Many bathrooms. Indoor and outdoor pools, and the indoor one has a couple of actual pools (maybe one is for therapy?) Daycare area, another bike room with even more monitors (there are many TVs around in the exercise area.) Big locker rooms. I wish this was closer to me. But maybe I'll get out here once in awhile.

It was very disorganized with one senior instructor and helpers that appeared to be from the New…read moreAlbany swim team. The water was very cold, which they said help with instruction. That may be true for older learners but not for young kids. There was a level of arrogance with the instructor that was off putting. The changing was awkward if you weren't a member. Locker room wasn't available and had to change in a tent on the pool deck. They also expected a parent to be in the water with their child. All in all not a good experience.

From the owner: At SafeSplash, we believe swimming is a life skill®. Therefore, we approach each one of our swim…read morelessons with great skill, care, passion and individual attention. When learning at SafeSplash, every student gets the benefit of a curriculum that has been tested and proven over 4.5 million times in our schools throughout the country. In addition, each student gets the benefit of learning a curriculum that has been designed with the help of Olympic Champion and professional swimmer, Missy Franklin. Missy is a key member of our team and works with us to constantly develop and refine our curriculum to be the best in the industry. The SafeSplash teaching philosophy is based on four core components: - Progressive curriculum focused on water safety, swimming basics and the four core swimming strokes - SafeSplash Certified® instructors - The SafeSplash Match® - our commitment to match our teaching style to the needs of the student - Splash-N-Tell®

We've had a great experience here. Coach Layla was amazing but moved on to other things. My…read moredaughter enjoyed Coach Blair & C0ach Daisy, but she really latched on to Coach Mohamed. He is so patient and encouraging while also pushing our 3yo to be brave and get out of her comfort zone (she hates going under... just like her mama)

6/29/2022 Update: Still bringing my daughter here 2-3 times a week, she absolutely loves it, and I…read morecannot explain how good she's become at swimming. My daughter is five years old and when we go on vacation, she can go into an adult pool on her own without any arm floats, a noodle, or anything else. She'll dive and get multiple rings from the bottom of a 5ft+ pool with no issues, she can tread water for minutes at a time, float on her back, and she's learned countless swim strokes. From a kid who was terrified of the water, to someone that is now confident and can swim independently, this has been worth every bit of it and then some!

Limited equipment. Nice people. Good parking. Usually clean and safe. They are located very close…read morefor me which is very convenient; just wish they had more equipment

For a place that is supposed to be family friendly, this place is not. We joined so that our…read more4-year-old triplets could do swim lessons there and to use the pool to help strengthen their abilities in the water. When signing them up for lessons, I was unable to get all three of them in to one class so I have 2 on Tuesdays and 1 on Thursday. A couple of weeks ago, a lady who identified herself as the head lifeguard told the lifeguard closest to us to tell us that my son (who was waiting his turn to practice floating) wasn't able to be in the water because I was not holding him. I explained that my dad and my husband were working with my other two and I was sitting on the bleachers (typically I do get in the pool but was not feeling great that day) but could stand on the stairs with him. She said, "I'm so sorry in advance but she is coming over to talk to you." She said that I needed to be with my son in the pool (my husband and my dad were standing at the bottom of the steps at this point) - to clarify, each "step" is about 9 ft by 2.5 ft with railings that separate the 3 different sections, so they were not blocking anyone's way in or out at all. I also explained that our entire purpose in being there was to work on their skills since they are new swimmers - but she said that any time they are in the pool they need to be HELD and are not allowed to be on the stairs at all. I asked her if we were able to have them sit on the side of the pool (like they do while they are waiting for their turn in swim lessons) and was told no. I then asked her what we are supposed when it just my husband and me and we have three kids? She said that we would just not be able to have all 3 of them in the pool with us at one time or they had to wear puddle jumpers the whole time. We do not use puddle jumpers or flotation devices with them because we do not want them to gain that false sense of security when in the water and IF it is the two of us, one of us will stay with the two who aren't practicing. I explained this and also tried to explain again that we are there solely to work on their awareness around water and to teach them to swim/float. At this point, we were feeling very targeted because there every time we have been there, there are always people who are playing/waiting on the steps. The next time we went back for our Thursday kid's lesson, my dad got in the pool with 2 out of 3 kids (my husband was changing in the locker room) and my lesson kiddo went in a few steps because he just wanted to show us how he could hold his breath under water. Within a few seconds, a male walked over to us and told us that he couldn't be on the steps. Again, feeling pretty targeted since we had only been there for a few seconds. He said that my kids weren't allowed to be on the stairs because they could walk off the bottom step and cause an event where they needed to be rescued. I explained to him that my kid has a lesson and he just walked in for a second to get wet and we were going to be on our way to the lesson as soon as my husband was out of the locker room. Since he was still standing there mansplaining to me about water safety, I asked him point blank, "So, my husband and I are two people who happen to have three kids... you are telling me that we are not allowed to be at this pool unless we are holding them the entire time?" and he said that is correct and then proceeded to tell me that he is a twin so his mom had to go through this and how because of this he understands my frustration? My husband was there now so I told him ok, I get it, we joined so that we could practice water skills but since you're telling me that with our family situation, that is not possible. In any case, I need to get my son to his lesson now and walked him down. Apparently after that, he decided to continue with my husband. Two minutes later, I see my dad, my husband, and my two other children walking toward us. He told my husband that they HAVE TO put my kids in puddle jumpers and made them all get out of the pool to walk to get them. I intervened at that point and told him that we are NOT going to be using flotation devices and that is NOT what he told me -- my husband and my dad each have a kid and therefore they are not breaking any rules. He said, "well, we strongly advise they have these on". I told him no, absolutely not ONLY purpose here is to teach them to swim -- we have a pool at home that they play in -- this one is for learning. I told my husband and my dad to go ahead and take the other two back so they could work on their skills and that if he had anything else to say to me, he could wait until after my son's lesson. I realize this is a very long review but we joined the Y with the understand that it was a great place for families and that has not been our experience at all. It also isn't enforced across the board which is another big reason for the negative review.

Main reason I joined was for the pool. There are not enough lap lanes available. Memberships are…read morewell-priced, especially for residents and/or seniors. But unless you're flexible and have fairly low expectations this place can be frustrating. Locker rooms are also very basic, no privacy, steam room, etc.

I'm very displeased with the level of disrespect I received from a man behind the glass wall in his…read moremid 40s with a beard. I have spinal stenosis and I was there with my special-needs son, and he acted as if we would not be able to use any of the fitness equipment due to our physicality. Again, I am horrified at the blatant ablest nature of this man. I didn't catch his name, but he had a shirt that said something Fitness on it. I assume he is involved with the fitness program.

Teachers are really nice. You are really fast. Places are a little bit expensive but it's worth it…read more They have changing rooms hairdryers clothes dryer (shakes your clothes) overall very good

Very rushed!! The guest we're going to schedule two different birthday parties but after they seen…read morehow rushed and it was, they decided to go elsewhere $600 very rushed and very rude at the end

This location has come a long way. The building received major work during 2020 and the equipment…read morewas upgraded this summer. I love the fitness challenges that are offered a few times a year. I have also used the personal trainer program. The location has recently opened 24/7 so that has been great as well. Group fitness classes are ok. I wish there was more available. Especially on the weekend.

Great place to work out love going with my family they have a bunch of other activities to get your…read morekids into as well!