This location is amazing! My son started in January with…read moreBen C going on a Year and after seeing so much progress, I decided to enroll my second child and now my niece as well. The instructors truly focus on each child's individual swimming ability and level. They provide techniques to help improve their skills based on each child's comprehension and development. Their methods of engagement and patience create smooth transitions. I also love that the children are rewarded by advancing to the next level once they've demonstrated what they've learned and can apply those skills during their sessions. Every staff member is extremely kind, welcoming, and helpful. They remember each child's name and genuinely make us feel like family. I've already recommended this location to family and friends, and I will continue bringing my children here for the long term. We've had such a wonderful experience! Highly recommend!

I really wanted to like Big Blue Swim School. My kids actually enjoy going, which is why I…read morecontinued giving the program a chance for almost an entire year. Unfortunately, after nearly a year of consistent lessons, I am extremely disappointed. I pay $70 for a 30-minute session for my two children, and I cannot honestly say that they have the same swimming skills they came into to the program with. I expected them to learn something after this much time and money. What concerns me most is the lack of noticeable progress. Month after month, we continued attending, but I wasn't seeing the kind of improvement I would expect from children who have been receiving consistent instruction for almost a year. I also have concerns about the instructors. From my experience observing the lessons, some of them do not appear to have the level of training, confidence, or experience I would expect from instructors teaching children to swim and, more importantly, teaching water safety.it's literally a different instructor each week nothing is ever noted as progress for the child and it seems I've been watching go my boys do the exact same thing week after week. I don't expect every child to become an expert swimmer in a year. I DO expect to see measurable progress, clear goals, and instructors who can explain exactly what my children are working on and why they aren't progressing. The fact that my kids enjoy going is honestly the only reason I stayed this long. But enjoyment cannot replace actual instruction and results. For what we are paying, I expected much more. At this point, I have to seriously question whether we're paying for swimming instruction or simply paying for 30 minutes of pool time. I really hope management takes this feedback seriously, because parents are trusting you with something extremely important: teaching our children skills that can literally save their lives.

One of the only private/ semi-private, NOT mommy and me swim lessons I could find for my 2.5 year…read moreold in town. A girlfriend and I wanted to find a lesson that would get our daughters water safe for the summer, we want them to build confidence on their own, not only when we are in the pool with them. We just started lessons with Melissa at her heated outdoor pool in West Torrance and so far so good! She is very patient with all the crying and the girls are learning and adapting so fast. I will update after the next few weeks of lessons but so far so good!

From the owner: We are a network of professional water safety professionals serving the South Bay cities. There is…read moreno block of lessons you need to sign up for. Our instructors are paid directly, lowering costs and attracting only those of the highest caliber. On our web site you can see the full profiles of each instructor in your area. Each has a great personality with kids and adults alike; in addition to learning water safety and swimming skills the lessons are a lot of fun and filled with positive feedback. Some cities our swim instructors are located in include Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Palos Verdes, and most other 310 cities.

We are so thankful for Serina and Deion! Our son is autistic, and they have been incredibly…read morepatient, kind, and supportive throughout his swim lessons. They have helped him grow so much as a swimmer while making him feel comfortable and confident in the water. Their dedication, encouragement, and genuine care have made a huge difference, and we are so grateful for all of their hard work. The facility is also always clean, well-maintained, and welcoming, which makes every visit a positive experience. Thank you, Serina and Deion for everything you have done for Nathan! We highly recommend them to any family looking for amazing swim instructors!

Overall, a great establishment and swim pool center where my kids both learned how to swim! It's…read morecostly but if you're short on time and need private lessons (relatively white glove) this is the place!

Ashanti was very professional and caring with my 4 yr old who is in the spectrum and was afraid of…read morethe pool. Thank you very much!

Highly recommended, especially Instructor Anissa! ‍…read more My child could already swim all four strokes, but their form wasn't very clean, so we decided to come back here to brush up on their skills. Anissa is by far the best instructor we've ever had. She is on a whole different level! She pays incredible attention to detail. Since mastering clean and accurate form is the foundation of swimming, she corrects even the slightest hand angles and head positions. Thanks to her detailed coaching, we are already seeing great results in such a short period of time. She is incredibly friendly, professional, and amazing at what she does. An extra bonus: my child told me that the instructors constantly exchange feedback and advice with each other. It's wonderful to see a team working together like that, and it creates such a positive atmosphere. If you are looking for quality swimming lessons, this is the place to go!

YMCALA summer camp is the best we'll put together attached to seaside elementary school I have ever…read morebeen a part of. This YMCALA is run very similar to Montessori style. The director is the most amazing put together and orderly. The staff is excellent at handling all the kids and nice people. I would recommend this location to any parent in Torrance during the summer. Only place end at 6 pm. Worth the investment.

I really am happy that this YMCA is right around the corner from my house. I have been going there…read moresince 2000 when I had my first child. It's a lovely facility that has been kept in tip top shape. They have a variety of classes to sign your kids up for and if you're still standing you can get into a dance class too. They offer you a private trainer to try as a part of your membership. They have a walking track upstairs, there is a nutritionist on the property for consultation, they have classes and I think lunch for the elderly. When my kids were younger I practically lived at the Y because I was there 6 days a week. My kids are adults now and it's nice to be able to go to a class now for me. Membership isn't expensive either. I really am blessed to live within walking distance to my Y and it's a very nice facility.

I had a lesson with Marci and it was incredible! Her ability to explain technique is excellent. In…read moreone session I went from never having done a flip turn to doing them pretty darn well. She's so knowledgeable. I really get a lot out of learning why to use certain techniques and I left feeling like I had a better understanding of my stroke and what to keep working on. Could not recommend her more highly!

I'm pretty amazed at what Marci was able to do with our 4 year old son on his first swim lesson…read more I was honestly so surprised that he could start swimming without a floatie on his first lesson. She said if the kids don't have fear, at that age that they could swim right away. Her methods work and you're really paying for a professional! Thank you for being so good at what you do!

If you have classes/credits in your account- USE them ASAP. Because they have an expiration date!…read moreWhen you purchase a group of sessions - they call them credits. Had I known this I would have not purchased the package swim classes and would have just opted to purchase them one at a time last year . However, as of April 2025 it seems like their website no longer allows for you to purchase one session at a time anyway. From a customer service standpoint no one reached out to us to let me know that my credits would be expiring and that I should book a class soon. So that's a bit of a turn off and a bummer. We live in Hermosa so it's a good 20-25 min drive from our house to get there each time. I'm going to have to rethink whether or not we should continue with them or just look for a closer alternative at this point, given their expiration policy. Seems like such a waste of money. As for the instructor , my daughter has the best rapport with Carissa. All of their instructors are good though.

They have great instructors especially if you have young kids who are a bit timid about getting…read moreinto the water. They offer 15 min private lessons which is perfect for first time unsure toddlers and kids.

Don't go here for open swim. They rope off such a small area for kids, and don't allow them to wear…read moregoggles with a nose.

As a Torrance resident, this pool continues to disappoint. Constantly decreasing lap swim hours,…read morenow at only 3 days per week mid day. Hawthorne pool and El Segundo can staff and hold consistent daily lap swim hours but somehow Torrance cannot seem to figure it out. By summer there will be 1 day of lap swim I guess. LOL. Just an FYI they also charge $6 drop in which is the same as El Segundo where you actually get hot water to shower after and much nicer facilities.

My go to all year 2026. Be sure check their website their schedule changes wildly. Thats bout it…read more Swimmers here are nice and polite. Life guards / enforcement is strict = GOOD

Review #845 2025-017…read more George Mannon Aquatic Center (aka Torrance Aquatic Center) opened on Saturday, 03/03/18 with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Enter on the driveway between Honda Service Center & Starbucks, the aquatic center is between Torrance Elementary School & Shery High School. Eric Trujillo, former North HS student & design committee member, designed the facility's logo; the "Shield Marquee" is displayed at the entrance. The $15M project was made possible by Bond Measure U funds (approved in 11/2014), so this state-of-the-art pool has been long awaited by the community; yeah, I voted for this, not knowing my LO will be using the aquatic center 7 years later. She made her high school's JV swim team in her freshman year for the 2024-2025 school year with swim season held between mid-02/2025 - mid-04/2025. It's awe-inspiring to watch her & teammates race in this beautiful facility! The aquatic center has a 60-meter Olympic size competition & warm-up pools (both partially heated by solar panels) with 10 competition & 12 warm-up lanes, 600-seat spectator bleachers, separate lockers for TUSD's 4 high schools (Torrance, North, South, & West HS), & visiting teams changing room. There are showers available, but I'm told they're not working. While designed to allow 2 sports to be played simultaneously, her school competition schedule has not calendared concurrent competitions. The District Aquatic Programs include both water polo & swim, but no diving, in this proper world-class competitive facility. Upon entering, the far left pool is for water polo & swim meets, with middle & right pools are for practices. I thought I saw lessons for the younger set, but I could be wrong? According to USA Swimming, Swim Torrance is a local swim club that uses GMAC for training. Her team's locker room is 1 of 2 schools that's next to the competition pool. Time pads are a bit wonky since it's been 6 years, so H relies on the volunteer timers to record her times/splits. I wished they thought of building a snack shack by the NE corner near the water fountains, instead of using tents & foldable tables to set-up the snack stand. It's extra time needed by the parent volunteers for set-up & tear-down. The parking lot ginormous & is used by the aquatic center & also the adjacent baseball field. No diamond (prime) spaces by the entrance, but the circular driveway makes it easy for drop-offs & pick-ups unless the driver just parks their car, blocking others. ＼(｀0´)／ The spectator bleachers have shade structures, but coverage is limited in the later afternoon/when the sun is setting unless you're sitting in the top/back row. We have to give props to The Plunge for their youth swim lessons to get her where she is today.

I cannot say enough of this amazing school! I have a unique perspective as I am a parent here as…read morewell as a teacher of 18 years (at a public school). When I was given a tour four years ago, I knew what questions to ask regarding the curriculum and was impressed by the rigor, the class sizes, and the feel of community. So I decided to make the investment and move my son from a nearby public school to Rolling Hills Country Day School. One of the reasons was my son was diagnosed with moderate ADD and I knew he needed more personal attention and would thrive in a smaller school setting. It was the best decision! I do admit it took him a few months to get acclimated due to the academic rigor because the standards were different at his previous school. However, I loved it so much that a year later, I transferred my daughter there and now my third child attends RHCDS! I wish my kids could personally write a review. They absolutely love their school. They are eager to get to school early to play on the field before class! This school offers them a place where they feel safe and genuinly cared for. They not only have the academic rigor that in today's society is imperative, but they also prioritize in teaching values. Be a kind human is their motto and they definitely instill this on a daily basis. Learning and living by these values is what a child needs to thrive and be happy so they can focus in school. My son is now in middle school (upper school) and I know he will no doubt be prepared for any top rated high school. They focus on giving back to the community, character/values, teach independence, all the while really preparing these kids for high school. This school truly offers a fine balance. They have specialized teachers for various subjects, including technology. They also focus on presentation skills and even my little 7 year old has presented in front of the lower school! This is such an important communication skill that is disregarded in many elementary schools. I have also made amazing friends at RHCDS and I truly feel I am part of a family, or small community, even though I am a working mom and am not able to be there as much as I would like. I know my kids are cared for, safe, happy, challenged academically, and taught the same values that I teach at home. RHCDS is truly one of a kind and am so grateful to be a part of it.

We have been part of the RHCDS community for 5 years and with multiple children currently attending…read moreor having gone through elementary and middle school, we highly recommend the school to families looking for a quality education and nurturing environment for their children. We have been treated like family over the years - our children feel safe and known by their teachers and any questions or requests to the administration or teachers have been promptly and thoughtfully addressed. Our oldest child and middle school graduate, who now attends public high school, feels like she was well prepared academically and personally by teachers who challenged her to think critically and by expectations to be kind and respectful. There is obviously no perfect school and we are grateful to have found a school that aligns with our values!