My kid has been attending swim classes here for 2 summers. The fee is very affordable and the…read moreclasses run daily. The facility and the instructors are awesome. My kid loves going to swim classes.

Great for place for families! Reasonably priced swim lessons, small class sizes, friendly and…read moreknowledgeable staff!

We absolutely love Connie and all the instructors at Angelfish! We have been here for about two…read moreyears, and my six year old is about to graduate! My four year old is doing well and I now feel safe with her in and around other pools. She shouldn't be too far behind her brother in graduating from the program! They do a wonderful job of keeping classes small and giving each child the attention and direction each ones needs. We did have to wait for about a year on the wait list, however it was definitely worth it, and I believe the schedule has since been adjusted to get more children in on a weekly basis. We have been to the YMCA and St. Edwards for lessons in the past, but having a private pool and smaller classes makes a world of difference. I highly recommend Angelfish!

Popular program. Waitlist is long and sought over. We had a…read morelot of great classes (good instructors here) and then they lost their best instructor and the other really good one cut back. In our final class, our child got stuck in a class where the instructor was overly focused on kids below their ability level, impatient with kids, and not teaching progressing skills. The final straw was when they used the excuse of my child not knowing his strokes to not accommodate him schedule wise when I observed they spent no time teaching them. We were staunch supporters of this program until they had some very rude run ins with our nanny over make up schedules which were their mistake and confusion. Then, after 5 years of loyal support and our child needed to take classes after school very rudely scheduled us out of the program telling us our child was not advanced enough to proceed to the next level and they couldn't make it work when it was very clear they had placed my child in a class in a level too low where they were not properly challenging him. They had good instructors but then lost one of their best during Covid and the main good instructor has cut back significantly leaving much of the program to others. I would not recommend the program at this point. Though they are fine at teaching the basics I found both my children progressed most and faster in other programs for example the SJCC or Riptides. Other programs are more technique focused. Just because your child "graduates" does not mean they will have legal swim technique.

My kids did private lessons at Eastside Swim School and we were absolutely blown away by how much…read morethey both advanced in just one summer. One of my children was petrified of the water and wouldn't submerge his head on the first day, and three months later, he was literally swimming across the pool independently. My other child could just barely swim, and by the end of a few months, he could nearly beat his instructor in a swimming race across the pool. Lisa and her staff are incredible. They are dedicated to helping kids learn water safety awareness, building confidence and independence, improving swimming technique and endurance, all while encouraging kids to have fun and truly enjoy the water. We are so grateful to Lisa and her teachers (our boys adored Aidan!) for helping my children learn the important life skill of swimming--something they will take with them for the rest of their lives!

I was beyond impressed with the instructions that my teenage daughter received. After multiple…read moresessions of swim lessons elsewhere over the years, my daughter still could not swim at fifteen. After one session with Gelsi she emerged from the pool so proud that she actually swam. The way that Gelsi broke down her instruction into logical points that clicked with my daughter was much appreciated. Also, the owner, Lisa, is responsive and easy to communicate with. She checked in with us following the first lesson to make sure that we were happy.

I can't say enough good thing about Samena! Every department has shown such kindness, knowledge,…read moreand loyalty in all that they do. My children have been in the Preschool, Before & After school Care program, Summer Camps, & Swim lessons and they just can't get enough. Between all the events for the whole family, and the ones made just for us adults, there is always something for us to do there. Shout out to their Fitness Coordinator, Marianne. Her knowledge and patience through our personal training journey has been nothing but superb. Through multiple injuries, and a busy life, she helps me navigate what fits my needs best at every appointment. Thank you Samena for providing a safe 3rd place for our community!

We recently had a very concerning experience after visiting Samena. After using the hot tub, my…read moredaughter developed a rash that was later diagnosed by her doctor as hot tub folliculitis ("hot tub rash"). What initially seemed minor quickly escalated into a much more serious, full-body condition requiring an ER visit and follow-up care with a dermatologist. This has been an incredibly stressful and painful experience for our family, all stemming from what should have been a safe and well-maintained facility. I did contact management to report what happened. While they stated that their cleaning and maintenance procedures are within guidelines, that response was frustrating given the outcome and the severity of my daughter's condition. Proper sanitation of hot tubs is critical, and based on our experience, I would urge others to be cautious. Unfortunately, I can't recommend using the hot tub facilities here.

If you or your child has a fear of water, I can not recommend Orca Swim enough! As an adult, I was…read moreone of those people who wouldn't even put their face in the water and now I can confidently hang out in the deep end and even go snorkeling in open water, something I wouldn't have considered a couple years ago. Yes, the classes are more expensive than most courses, but you spend a lot of time in the water with each class and you get individual attention with the small class sizes. Not to mention that being in a class with other students who were as petrified as I was made me feel like I wasn't alone. You also get a nice warm pool so you don't have to worry about staying warm and can just have fun. These courses are for true beginning students. Instead of focusing on strokes, they focus on being comfortable in the water no matter what you are doing. I tried several classes around the area before these and the instructors would dive right into teaching us the strokes and only had 30 minute class times. That's fine if you swam as a child and want a refresher, but didn't work for me as someone who had avoided water all of my life. Orca Swim classes were completely worth the money! I have no regrets and have since taken additional classes here or just gone back to enjoy the warm pool. As a note: This is one of two locations in the area -- the other is in Seattle. I've been to both and would recommend you use whichever one works with your schedule and your commute. I believe they also teach classes at other locations around the Sound, so go to their website for more info.

We went to our sons first swim lesson with Orca. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the…read morefacility and how it is marketed on the website. I felt with a nice website, a private swim school, and higher prices, the facility would match what is offered. I cant believe how unprofessional and how a business is legally operated out of that place. "This is a private indoor pool with many outdoor features like beautiful plants that surround the deck. The pool has both shallow and deep water, it also features a small hot tub. The water temperature in the pool is a consistent 90 degrees. Our classes are exclusive to this pool." Pros: 1) Importantly, the teacher was amazing with kids Cons: 1) The facility/pool looked horrendous. The floors around the pool, the bathrooms were filthy. The random chairs, some dirty , some clean, lack thereof etc... 2) Hot tub? it looked like a hot mess with junk toys and leaves at the bottom of it. 3) Parking situation is a nightmare. Check out the facility before signing up!

This place is honestly unbelievable, and not in a good way. I paid to enjoy the pool, but instead…read moregot one of the most frustrating and pointless experiences ever. The rules are completely over the top. You have to be 16+ just to use the hot tub, which already feels excessive, but banning pool noodles is next level ridiculous. I didn't even bring one, they literally had a whole bin of them there, just sitting there that no one is allowed to use. What is even the point of that? Then, after paying, I was forced to wait 30 minutes for absolutely no clear reason. No explanation, no organization, just standing around while time was wasted. It honestly felt like they didn't care at all. And the sanitation? Questionable at best. For a place that's supposed to be about swimming and cleanliness, it did not feel clean or well-maintained. Overall, this place manages to be strict, disorganized, and underwhelming all at once. Charging people for this kind of experience is wild. I definitely won't be coming back, and I wouldn't recommend it unless you enjoy paying to be annoyed

We booked open swim for our two young girls and enjoyed ourselves. Lots of pool and rec space for…read moreswim. Shallow area, water tower, lazy river, whirlpool and a slide. It was super crowded when we were there, but I have heard it can be packed. I think the locker/changing room areas need an update or maybe just cleaned more frequently. But otherwise we had a good time and will be back.

The pool here is very good! The lazy river, the hoop and water balls, the hot tub, the whirlpool…read morealong the lazy river, super fun! And lastly, the slide is very good too! If it matters to you, the other side with the lane swim and the smaller pool (that's much warmer) is closed during lessons, which make sense. But I guess I didn't know when lessons were. There is a playground just outside the pool too? The changerooms are pretty clean. The only thing is the row for lockers feels kinda cramped, a way to fit more lockers in. But if someone else is there, you almost feel like finding another space. Also, I get it, costs are high. Everything is expensive now. But it still feels like $10pp is a bit expensive for a community center pool. Maybe get a family rate. Also, suggest to book ahead online.

During a recent little mermaid swim meet there was a grown man naked and showering in the girls…read morebathroom.

Great way to get the little ones acclimated to the water. Zoe's calm demeanor kept the kids calm…read moreand (the best part) having fun in the pool. Our 5 and 6 year olds had multiple instructors so far and Zoe is by far the best. We have also had other swimming lessons before like at the YMCA but I don't feel they are as focused on teaching the kids skills to swim versus letting them get just get comfortable in the water. Zoe is able to push the kids out of their comfort zone but in a safe and gentle way. We have been coming here for over 6 months and only have good things to say. SafeSplash uses the LA Fitness pool with the entrance to the pool from the locker rooms. Use the main entrance to the gym and the locker rooms are to the right past the juice bar.

The water is too cold for babies. 84deg is fine for adults swimming laps. It's too chilly for…read morebabies. For reference (I have been inquiring): Samena is at 86-87deg and Waterbabies in Bellevue is at 89-90deg. We did a Groupon 2-class trial here. The classes were fine, but I was surprised by the cold water. My baby has had swim classes at a couple places before we moved here.