After 8 years as a customer I've decided to go elsewhere. My daughter went thru the program…read morewithout many issues. My son, however, has been slower to learn. After the 3rd time taking the same class, I was denied the "swimmers guaranteed". Which states that if your swimmer repeats a level 2x they will be offered assistance the 3rd time. If they have to repeat the level a 4th time, it's is supposed to be "on us". I'm being told that because two of my sons attempts at the level were "camps" ie 4x a week for 2 weeks and 4x a week for a month, that I didn't qualify for extra help in his 3rd go round because "camps don't count" and likewise the 4th "on us" session per the technicality. I have been at the school for numerous turnovers that have directly affected the quality and consistency of their programs. I have never once complained. Now, when my son is struggling, I have been shown no understanding or treatment like a valued customer of 8 years. Shame on you.

We have been attending swim classes for several weeks now. I wanted to allow some time before I…read morewrote this review, because an over-estimate for a restaurant and somebody has a bad meal. Overestimate a swim teacher, and somebody could drown. I feel confident giving Foss 5 stars. We have had several teachers over the weeks for various reasons and almost all have been really great. Julia, Jennifer, Dayonara and Jeremy have all been fantastic. My kids have made such great progress, it is mind blowing. They seem a little pricey but there are options to keep costs down if you can be flexible with your schedule. And frankly, all swim schools may be pricey now, I have no idea. It is always clean, and safe. Everybody is in such a good mood. A great environment for kids. Highly recommended.

My son loves it! He has been going for a year and has liked all his instructors so far.read more

This is the best swim school you will find! They teach the kids real, life saving skills and push…read morethem to grow without being to serious! Ms. Monica has worked very closely with our son and spent extra time with him when he struggles with his fears and anxiety about the water. She never gives up no matter the struggle he puts forth! She is patient and doesn't let him give up on himself and celebrates even the tiniest progress! You will not find a better place to take your kids!

It's a very fun place my friends and I both agree our kids love this place, our kids beg us to come…read moreall the time!

Last year, I decided it would be good to start running. I hate running, so I needed somewhere good…read moreto go on colder days when I didn't feel like running in the streets. One of my friends told me to check this place out, which was only a couple miles away from me. She loved their classes (she did Yoga, Pilates, and some kind of ab class) and thought I'd benefit from their facilities, especially the track. Although the Centre has a membership fee for the machines & classes, I was able to use the track for free since I was a resident (at the time). That was all I needed. I loved it! The track was clean and never too crowded. I don't think a lot of people realized what a gem this place was. I went at different times during the day and enjoyed running quietly by myself or alongside my husband (he came with me a couple times). Lockers are also available next to the track with keys. I also walked around the Centre and saw two nice pools, climbing wall, new & clean machines, and several rooms for classes. The only downside is that the parking garage is kind of narrow and you have to watch out for cars coming around the corner. It's hard to find parking sometimes, but at least the garage is attached to some kind of indoor bridge over the street so you don't have to walk across the street. I also came here once for some kind of green festival and really enjoyed all the displays, booths, taste samples, art, and petting zoo! Many parts of Elgin are really run-down but this is one part of Elgin that shines. If it wasn't for the Centre (and the library nearby), I wouldn't have been complete.

After 10 months of swimming my son is in the same level and can't swim, avoid this place and save…read moreyour time and money!!

I am disappointed. I was really excited when I saw a local place where I thought would provide…read morelessons on how to swim with dolphins! I thought that sounded like a fun family activity so I signed up. Unfortunately, there weren't any dolphins in the pool... Be aware - this is a place that teaches children how to swim and that's it. There aren't any dolphins here at all. I'm still rating 5 stars though because at least my daughter had fun at her swimming lessons.

My son went here with his friends and I only stayed for a little while to make sure he was settled…read more From my perspective, the facility is well run, with the check-in process smooth for guests. The center was clean from the inside lockers to the pool area. I think the biggest complaint is that it was very crowded, but it was a really hot 90-degree day, so I get it. It's worth a visit.

Overpriced, crowded, only one entrance & exit, highschool kids working with no supervision or…read moredirection, and not enough chairs.

Took my 7 yr old granddaughter to this water park today...lasted 20mins or less. There were more…read morelifeguard than people at the water park. My granddaughter can swim, but I still let her put on a life vest as an extra layer of safety. I watched as she was flagged for no reason (my opinion). She was in front of the blue line which is less than 2ft, I was watching and she was wearing a vest. The manager came over to tell me they are not babysitters (I didn't ask for one) and she had to have a parent in the water with her. I asked where are the signs indicating this rule. They pointed to a wall of fine prints. I asked can I have a refund since I did not want to go in the water, they said no. A FEW MINUTES LATER THREE LITTLE BOYS WERE IN THE WATER UNACCOMPANIED AND NOONE TOLD THEM TO GET OUT. I'm so angry I could hardly write this review. See for yourself

I love seascape!!!! Guards are super friendly and managers are very helpful. I wish they never…read moreclosed so I could live here.

Good really isn't enough, but for Yelp purposes, 4.9 We've been Catch the Wave family for 6 years…read morenow and both of our boys have learned to swim under the program. We're so grateful for the wonderful instructors and staff- THANK YOU

We've been bringing our kids to Catch the Wave since the baby swim classes, and it's just been a…read moregreat experience. They've definitely learned a lot and are way more confident swimmers. The safety/survival stuff they teach gives me peace of mind, which is huge! My kids love going every week, their instructors are amazing especially Jennifer! Classes are small and price is great for how much fun my kids have. Plus, they're veteran-owned and have a military discount, which we appreciate. Just awesome choice all around if you are looking for swimming lessons!

We enjoy taking our daughter to Big Blue for her weekly swimming lesson…read more The entire staff.is very professional and each instructor does a good job with building relationship with the students by encouraging them to learn and have fun at the end of each lesson. The manager, Lazar, does a good job with keeping us inform with all the rules and regulations during the pandemic. Overall, we are extremely happy with Big Blue and would recommend this swimming school to anyone.

I am very disappointed.There are two kids, and they need to be taught within 30 minutes. During…read morethat time, the instructor doesn't focus enough on each child. By the time they show one exercise to one child, a lot of time has already passed, and in the end, neither child really learns much. You are paying for these lessons and investing money so your child can learn, but it feels like it's for nothing. They would need many more swimming lessons to actually learn something this way.

Updating my review here as I'm no longer a member, which is a shame, because I was seeing so much…read moreprogress in the last few months and we were THIS close to getting my daughter really swimming. In the end, the school cancelled the time slot my daughter was in and with no notice, the only teacher that was teaching in a way that I began to see progression, was no longer with Goldfish. :/ I still think the facility is nice, but I've taken a star away, b/c, at least for independent toddlers, I personally wasn't crazy about the revolving teachers we had when we tried to continue on and felt that sometimes the teens weren't equipped to handle the energy of a toddler like an older instructor might.

This place does not teach your kid anything. When you bring up your concerns they don't address…read morethem. I asked for the owner to call me multiple times. Avoid this place at all costs there is much better ones locally

The setup is nice and simple here. It is a well run facility and the employees were all really…read morenice. Ami greeted us for a trial visit and she explained some of the details of the school. Briar was my daughter's instructor and she was a perfect fit. Briar was kind, patient, and funny and made her feel safe. My youngest daughter got a gift card for a few lessons, so we are still deciding if we'll sign up both girls. We are leaning toward it, because this has been a great experience.

Front desk are mean especially with their manager , need to improve their staff!…read more My little one still can't swim, need to improve swimming skills.