Diana was fantastic with our 5 year old who would not put her face jn the water. Within the first…read morelesson she was floating on her back and grabbing toys under water. She was truly amazing and wish we were staying longer for more lessons!!! Highly recommend!!!

Diana is fantastic. Our three children were each at a very different level. Diana progressed their…read moreswimming noticeably within four classes. Each child was more confident and safe in the water. We couldn't have been more pleased. Diana is kind and affirming but also encourages kids to stretch to the next level. Highly recommend Diana for all levels of swim instruction.

Ms. Tessa is absolutely amazing tailoring the lessons to each child. My oldest was terrified of…read moregetting in the water and now he is a confident swimmer. The individual attention is such a blessing. These lessons are worth every penny!

Tessa is professional and has a very gentle and encouraging demeanor. Our four year old was a bit…read morenervous at first, but she quickly eased his anxiety. She had him floating and putting his face in the water very quickly. We would definitely recommend Tessa

David is the absolute best!!!…read more We couldn't have asked for a better ISR instructor than David! My daughter cried through nearly every lesson, yet David never wavered in his patience, kindness, or professionalism. His calm demeanor and gentle approach created such a safe space for her to learn, and I always felt reassured knowing she was in the best hands. Even on the tough days, David remained gracious and encouraging -- never rushing her progress, but guiding her with consistency and care. It's clear he truly understands children and meets them exactly where they are. Thanks to him, my daughter gained life-saving water safety and self-rescue skills that will stay with her forever. We are so grateful for David and can't recommend him highly enough. He is truly exceptional with kids and an incredible instructor!

I am so pleased with my experience at ISR Swimming with David Heil. When we purchased our home with…read morea pool in the backyard we knew immediately that swimming lessons were a must. We happened onto infant safety swimming lessons and what a game changer. This course teaches young children confidence in the water and water safety. This is a structured program with a progressive approach to learning 10 mins a day for 6 weeks. My son is apprehensive when beginning new things. David is kind and patient while pushing forward and teaching technique with consistency and encouragement. I am so proud of the skills my son has developed and I am grateful to David.

My Son or should I say our family joined theirs in mid 2022 and it's the best thing we could have…read moredone for him. If it's just for learning to swim, keeping in shape, or full on competition this is it. Otter Family Stong

From the owner: Elite Otters Swim team Palm Springs, coaches swimmers ages 5 and up…read more We also have an adult swim program: Palm Springs Masters Swim Team. We teach athletes to swim fast, compete and have fun!

Melissa is the best! We were in town for a few days and she was able to schedule lessons for my…read morekids at our Airbnb. My kids adored her instantly--a real mermaid?! She is super sweet and didn't let their initial fears get in the way. They looked forward to their lessons each day and it wasn't long before my kids were in the water totally comfortable!! Thank you Melissa! We can't wait to visit again!

Paid Melissa $500 upfront for 5 lessons for my grandsons swim lessons. She gave one lesson and…read morehasn't shown for the last 2 scheduled lessons. Doesn't answer phone or texts. She was recommended to us from a friend but obviously their experience was different than ours. Btw Melissa, there were no behavior issues at all so don't respond that way to this post.

The improvement in my sons swimming was noticable after the very first lesson. The instructor was…read morevery knowledgeable and lots of experience with kids. His way of teaching really worked very well. Tracy did an excellent job in locating the perfect match for his skill set.

My boys 5 and 8 years old have been swimming with aqua safe instructors for 1 year now. It is so…read morereassuring to know they have become advanced swimmers and I can trust their ability to be safe and know what to do in any depth of water... even the ocean, as my oldest has went from a non-swimmer, aquasafe student, to fish.... surfing! Yikes! My youngest is not interested in doing anything, except going to swim lessons! The instructors make it fun and teach outside of the "someones telling me what to do all the time" experience my boys have with other sports and school. I thought swim lessons would end when they learned to swim, then I realized it's a great physical outlet anytime of the year and boy do they sleep good on swim day!

Ms Pat is great! This is our 2nd summer, my daughter who was 3 learnt how to swim during quarantine…read morelast year and this year she got to learn advance skills, she is a little mermaid now. She even show us some swimming knowledges during the olympics. She is on time, flexible, caring for the kiddos, I have recommended her to few of my friends and all their kids are doing great with swimming.

The Nick Nigosian Memorial Car Show was a terrific community event that recently took place at The…read morePalm Desert Aquatic Center,California! They are currently making improvements to the wonderful Palm Desert Aquatic Center and will be completed very soon for the community! During these updates to The Palm Desert Aquatic Center there are terrific events taking place such as The Nick Nigosian Memorial Car Show! Nick Nigosian's legacy is celebrated through the annual Nick Nigosian Memorial Car Show, which benefits local charities and honors his passion for cars and agriculture. Nick owned a beautiful 1926 Buick, which is featured as a significant part of the car show's 2026 event, marking the car's 100th anniversary! The car show, organized by the Palm Springs Cruisin' Association and Nicks son,Michael Negosian,draws large crowds and supports local causes-a testament to Nick's impact on the community. The event benefits organizations like the Friends of the Date Festival, which supports 4H, FFA, and agriculture students showing animals at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival. Taking place date grove at The Palm Desert Aquatic Center pays tribute to Nick's lifelong passion for agriculture and growing dates. Those who knew Nick remember his energy, wit, enthusiasm, and friendship, which are still celebrated through the car show! Nick Nigosian's legacy is one of community, passion, and generosity, inspiring others to continue his good work through car shows and charitable events!

Last summer I was super cringed out by the nasty life guard ( a little twenty something year old…read moremaybe dude ) who had major attitude with me for drinking my water bottle right next to the pool while I daughters played and swam around. Yikes. It was so silly. We enjoy this place over all. The food is absolutely gross, but somehow we keep buying the chicken strips hoping they will be cooked normal. They try though! All good.

Every time I come here, it always is closed. why? nowhere in the website states what days are…read moreclosed. What a waste of time, energy and gas.

Staff is polite and the area is kept clean but there is black mold inside the walls of the pool…read more I am not saying a little mold, there is a lot of mold specially on their section where the water slides are placed. I mean come on, as a community we deserve better.

Mikey is an awesome trainer! He takes the time to tailor your needs into a dynamic routine which…read morehas helped me improve my life overall. The facility is never crowded and all new equipment is great to use with Mikey's guidance. I enjoy my hour sessions and look forward to my next. Mikey is a good listener and has good advice as a talented trainer. If he has an opening don't hesitate to hire him! I am so glad I did! Awesome dude!

After being on "hiatus" from training I found Mikey Urwin here on yelp and he is amazing. Having…read morecome from a private gym in LA with a trainer who I loved and adored and trained with for 5 years who knew how to build muscle safely on this 60 year old body - finding Mikey was finding my "gym home & trainer in the desert". Besides his experience and knowledge, he is just a great guy to learn from and train with and the Self Made Training Facility is clean and top notch. From the other trainers to the clients, everyone there is friendly and fun, while also taking their training seriously. Mikey has me excited about training again, staying healthy and I am extremely comfortable with his training style and how he pushes me safely and I feel like I am back where I belong and in just a few weeks I already see the difference.