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!

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!

Nice to have this facility in Kailua. Great place for families. Friendly staff. Exercise equipment…read moreavailable and babysitting available while you exercise. Also swim classes for children and babies. Conveniently located and adequate parking on site.

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.

Finally got around to reviewing our ISR experience! My then 2 1/2 year took ISR lessons with Audrey…read morefrom Oct 2017-Nov. I originally emailed Deb and she was quick to give me info about herself, how many students she and Audrey had taught. Deb had a 4 month waitlist at the time and so we decided to go with Audrey and she was awesome. I felt like she knew what she was doing and was well-trained. She worked well with our son and was very relaxed. She was always on time. Our son progressed nicely and it was totally worth the money. He's now 3 and loves going to the pool and is very comfortable and has maintained his ISR skills with what Audrey taught us the last day. We would've done refresher courses with her but sadly we moved to CA!

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!

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!

It's a waste of money and torture for your child. First they charge you a "Registration Fee"…read moreof over $ 100,- What service do they provide for that money ??? Total Nonsense and a ripoff. Then it's $ 80 a week for 10 minute classes. (cash. credit cards are only accepted for the registration fee) All what your child learns is to roll onto the back and float for a few seconds. After that it will drown if nobody comes to help. We have not seen one single child who enjoyed the classes, they all started to cry as soon as they saw the pool. Of course, their video only shows amazing pictures of babies under the water. The main purpose of these courses is to create revenue, the child will not learn to swim or to survive if it falls into an unattended pool. Even worse: It creates a false idea that the baby is safe around water. Take your child to real swimming lessons at the age of 4 years, that is the age recommended by pediatrics. The ISR course won't help your child to learn to swim faster - save your money.

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!

Leahi Swim School is a MUST for all keiki for swimming lessons! With such an ohana based…read moreenvironment, they can break through any child's fear of the water or their challenges with any speed bump they're stuck on. These two factors alone is what my son was able to achieve. Located in a quiet pearl city community behind their community center, you'll find leahi swim. A very clean pool deck area and pool. The staff here is always welcoming and are known as Aunties and Uncle's to the kids. The kids here can start off below 3 years old but if they are they must attend the class with the parent. 3+ may attend classes that fits their swim level and skills. When I enrolled my son he was at the level of not being able to put his head under water on his own and he absolutely hated splashes. He just could never get his face wet! So he started beginner I. After a little over a year and about 6 seasons, he's now able to go underwear ingredients voluntarily and swim across the pool! Can never forget his "Pizzas, Tummy, Slice", "Ice Creams", and Foggy Legs techniques plus more. He got to the level we wanted him to finally reach and I can't thank the staff here enough with helping brayden get to the level he is at now (Advanced Beginner II). With all the familiar faces, they still greet Brayden even when he's not in his classes. You'll even see co owner Ben jump into the water and teach a class or two when there's not enough instructors for the day. At the end of each season on the last day it's also "Medal Day!" When kiddos complete their season, they get a medal! Including the babies. A tip for this school, it may be very hard to get enrolled for your first class and may be on a wait list. However once you're enrolled, you get early registration before public for each season going forward. They have an online system with their high volumes of enrollment as well that you'll learn as you do and they provide a flyer every season as well to follow along.

We've loved our experience here! Kara, the owner, is incredibly skilled -- I would trust her with a…read morenewborn. She took the time to assess exactly where my toddler was skill-wise and immediately started building his confidence in the water. We've also had the opportunity to work with Alice as well, and our son really liked her. I really appreciate the tips they give us to practice at home, and the scheduling model is a lifesaver for working parents. Being able to book 1:1 classes throughout the week, including evenings, makes it so easy when you work a 9-5. Highly recommend for anyone looking for thoughtful, personalized swim instruction!

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.

They were more efficient than the Kailua location. My husband and I go here now. Guys are…read morefriendly and knowledgeable. I like that they offer suggestions on what I need for my car.

Provided quick service and pricing was reasonable. Plenty of parking. People were very courteous.read more