Shout out to Debi! She took my scared nervous child to a fish. So grateful that I found themread more

I cannot say enough good things about Aqua Buddies in Kailua, HI. Both my 4 yo and 2 yo love going…read moreto their swimming lessons each week. My 4 yo son is in his second season and is already swimming independently across the width of the pool 2x. My 2yo daughter was afraid of the pool and now loves it! We absolutely love Aileen and have been very happy with the instructors who have taught our kids. Highly recommended!

Gosh I love this Y. People are friendly, staff and members alike. Gym has good clean equipment, and…read moreit's never too busy. Classes are fun (no shame!) And they have childcare by the best aunties and uncles. My only wish is that I knew about the Y earlier!

I have been a member for a few months now, and I LOVE it! I like how the weight room is not as…read morecrowded as other gyms like 24 Hour. No need to wait for cardio equipment or weights. And because it's more of an older crowd, it's way less intimidating. I also like that they have a pool, because I can get a work out in while my sons are at their swim lessons. The vibe here is very low key and relaxing. The staff is very friendly and they have a variety of group classes. The facility is well maintained and clean, and there is free parking!

Best teacher. She taught my girls such important water safety and swim skills, and she gave me the…read moreconfidence as a parent to keep helping them grow in the water. My younger daughter was only 2 when she was able to swim the full length of the pool confidently and safely. My older daughter has become a total fish. Deb has such a gift for teaching keiki and for guiding the adults alongside them. She creates confidence, safety, and joy in the water. I am so grateful for everything she taught our family and highly recommend her to other parents

Deb was absolutely amazing! She was very patient with our son and really took the time to…read morecarefully teach him. She was very knowledgable and even took the time to teach us some practices to use at home. We are very grateful to have had Deb as a teacher and will most definitely be bringing our second son in the future as well as doing refresher courses.

Excellent swim instructors. My granddaughter was afraid to swim at the deep end. Vangie and Erin…read morehelped her overcome her fears. They are incredibly patient. My granddaughter loves her swim sessions.

Staff was so helpful during the registration process. Can't wait til my granddaughter is coming to…read moreclass!

I can't even begin to say enough about how amazing these ISR lessons are and how GRATEFUL I am that…read morewe had Becky Harris as my son's teacher!!! We had been going to Hubbard swim school off and on for over 2 years and my son still didn't really like the water and learned nothing. Being that we recently moved into a house with no gate around the pool, I knew we needed to find another solution for our swimming needs. In just two days of lessons, my son went from not liking the water to absolutely LOVING it and begging to go to lessons everyday. Within a week he was swimming on his own and one week after that was floating on his back with no assistance!! Becky not only teaches swimming skills, but ingrains in each child how to make good LIFE SAVING decisions in the water.... Something that you don't usually see in your traditional swim classes (or at least I didn't). She really has such an incredible way I being firm, yet living in her approach. She is very clear in her expectations in each child, and in turn they trust her and learn to trust and be confident in them self. Typically the program is about 6 weeks, but bc my son is a little older (3.5 yrs old), we finished the program in 4 weeks! I am fully confident that God forbid he were to ever accidentally fall in the pool, he has the complete ability to save his own life. I still can't even believe the transformation that took place in my son.... A month ago he never wanted to swim and would only go in the pool if someone was holding him or if he had floaties on. Now he is a confident, amazing swimmer who we can't keep out of the water!! It is so amazing to see the joy in his eyes that he gets from his newfound swimming ability and we owe it all to Ms. Becky!!! If you are thinking about doing ISR lessons, DO IT!! Its a tad pricey compared to other lessons, but It's the BEST money we've ever spent knowing that we have greatly reduced the risk of any water related tragedy ever happening to our son!!!

Tracy with Arcadia ISR came highly recommended to me by several moms at the gym... I was debating…read moreputting my son in regular swim lessons, but ended up going this route and never looked back. When I researched the ISR method, I learned that drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children under the age of four in Arizona. And while I know there is no substitute for constant supervision, ISR Self-Rescue lessons provide an extra layer of protection. My son loves the water... whenever he sees it, he wants to go in. It's beyond scary to think about if he somehow were to fall into a pool and an adult wasn't around to save him. If you really want the chills and reassurance that ISR works, check out the testimonial page here: http://www.arcadiaisr.com/testimonials.html The testimonials do not lie. Tracy is fabulous. While it's an investment of both time and money, it's so worth it. Just a few weeks in and my 22 month old son can float and swim to the side of the pool - it's pretty amazing! When Yelp allows us to post videos, I'll do so here... In the meantime, if you are looking at swim lessons / survival class for a child 6 months to 6 years old, I highly recommend ISR!

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.

We have tried swim lessons at the district park and the Y. They have been okay, but finding Ola Loa…read moreswim has been such a wonderful experience. The parent and me group classes are very small with only 4-6 families depending on the pool. The coaches come around and check in with you and your child while practicing each skill to see how you are doing and offer next steps. They incorporate a lot of songs, which both of my girls love (the pirate song is a favorite.) They also explain skills and the reasoning behind doing things a certain way really well. We have also done one on one skills lessons with my older daughter and have been very impressed. We have worked with Coach Kara, Coach Alice, and Coach Alecia, and they have all been great to work with. The different pools can be confusing, but they send out monthly schedules with locations and are always a text away when I have been unsure. My girls have made so much progress in a comfortable and friendly environment. We are so glad to have found Ola Loa.

I have just set up swimming lessons for my grandson with Ola Loa. The cost is $290 +$25 fee for 9…read morelessons, 15 minutes each. A bit costly but hopefully they are worth it. The only thing I didnt care for was that each lesson is at different locations. I will definetly post how our lessons went!

Brandon is such an amazing coach! He did 1:1 sessions with my 4yo and 7yo boys and they both…read morelearned so much. He's so patient and works so well with kids of all ages. He catered his lesson to their own individual skill and comfort level in the water so they didn't feel scared or intimidated at all. We will absolutely book more lessons with him when we are back on the island! I highly recommend him for any swim lessons your family may need!

We have had the privilege of working with Brandon for the past four years during our annual…read moreHawaiian vacation, and we truly cannot say enough great things about him. He has coached both of our daughters -- now 4 and 7 -- and the transformation has been remarkable. Both girls started with a real fear of the water, and Brandon had such a natural, thoughtful way of gently pushing them forward at just the right pace. He always seemed to know exactly what each of them needed to build confidence without feeling overwhelmed. Thanks to Brandon, both girls are now water safe, have learned to swim, and continue to improve their strokes every year. But what really sets him apart is that he makes every single lesson genuinely fun. These are kids on vacation -- there are a million other things competing for their attention -- and yet they look forward to their lessons with him every time. That truly says it all. If you are looking for a swim instructor who is skilled, patient, creative, and just wonderful with kids, Brandon is your person. We feel so lucky to have found him and cannot imagine our trips to Hawaii without him!

Curtis is a very kind, humble person who ensures you'll be safe in the water with his teaching…read moreinstruction. Teaching an adult is not an easy task, but he is patient and has the expertise to fine tune anyone's swimming limitations. Five-plus stars!!!! Highly recommend Curtis!!!

Such an awesome experience! My kids are scared of putting their heads in the water and after their…read morefirst lesson, they are more confident and jumping in the water already! Curtis is so good with the kids and knows what he's doing. Can't wait for the next lessons! I will definitely recommend to my family and friends.

Kailua corepower is my go to place for yoga. Small studio but it doesn't get crazy crowded like…read moreward can be. There are some instructors that are popular and you need to be waiting before the last class ends to get a spot, but other wise there enough space in class if you come 5-10 minutes before. I recommend to always go at least 10 minutes earlier. There's ample parking by Whole Foods or in front of Long's. There's many other classes such as hot power fusion, sculpt (similar to a hitt class with weights), core restore, and different levels of yoga c1-c3. If you want a workout go to sculpt but any class with make you sweat and give a good workout! Bring a towel, mat, and water or else they will charge you for each. You can sign up for a week free if you haven't been to corepower before and you get an unlimited week of yoga at any studio. Everyone here is very friendly and studio is cleaned frequently.

Ambiance- 3.5 stars Service - 5 stars…read more I took a C2 Flow class today at Core Power Yoga in Kailua and was reminded of hectic, congested and chaotic Kailua town is. I try to stay away from this area for this reason and also because parking isn't convenient. However, I love the studio. I think this studio seems to be the one with the highest level of cleanliness and the showers don't look grungy. The shower curtains are also long enough to touch the floor so you're not stepping in a puddle after your shower! I took Robin's class at 3:30 and she put me to work! My traps and glutes are on fire. Thank you for making me work girl