I genuinely enjoy this facility and wanted to share some feedback regarding the current pool safety…read morepolicy, specifically the requirement that children under 48 inches remain within arm's length of a parent or guardian in the toddler pool area. While I appreciate the facility's commitment to safety, I believe this policy may benefit from review in certain circumstances. My five-year-old is slightly under 48 inches tall and is a capable swimmer but he was still given a yellow bracelet because of his height. During our recent visit, a staff member (she seemed to be the one in charge) told us about the arm's length requirement while my son was playing in the shallow toddler pool area, which only reaches ankle depth. I fully support close supervision requirements in deeper water or for infants and young toddlers. However, the current policy creates some practical challenges in the toddler pool area: 1. The shallow depth of the toddler pool presents minimal risk for older children who can swim. 2. Multiple parents attempting to maintain arm's length proximity in a confined space leads to congestion and difficulty navigating around one another. Which can make things even more difficult trying to keep an eye on your child and your child's constant movement when you have a parent in front of you trying to keep an eye on their child. 3. The policy becomes impossible to enforce when children use the toddler play structure and mini slides, where parents cannot physically maintain arm's length distance. Maybe some parents can fit going up the structure, but we certainly cannot fit going down the slide. We would have to go back down the steps of the play structure and then try to get to our child who most certainly is farther away from us because kids do not sit still. I believe a modified policy that considers both the child's swimming ability and the water depth would better serve families while maintaining appropriate safety standards. Perhaps children who demonstrate swimming competency could be permitted greater independence in ankle-deep water, while maintaining stricter supervision requirements in deeper areas.

One -- I strongly advise customers to check hours and lane/pool access and availability as local…read moreschool swim teams and swimming lessons dominate the usage of this facility. Sadly, there are not always lanes for the general public (taxpayers) to swim. Also, pay beforehand (see link) on the aquatic center's website to secure admission to a lane. https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/pwcsaquatics/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_category_ids=29&viewMode=list The last two times our family used this facility, swimming lanes, advertised as open or available, were closed (management decided to close the slide an hour early on a Sunday even though kids were using it). I assume because of low usage, the two lifeguards monitoring the slide were needed elsewhere. All competitive lanes were closed for swimming even though they were advertised as open online. :( I have yet to see the diving boards used as they appear to be permanently shut down. Also, please, be very careful when you come and go. Every single time I have been there, someone has slipped and/or fallen on the facility's wet floors in the entryway. No cash is accepted...you will need to pay electronically. Lap swimming (link) is available by reservation only Monday - Thursday (drop-ins are permitted on a space-available basis but be aware that the lane you pay for may be shared with another swimmer). Reservations are not accepted or required Friday - Sunday (drop-ins only) - Most recent hours of operation (link), but call or check their website for additional closures. Closures and Special Hours: The leisure (kiddy) pool and slide is only open from 12-5 on Saturdays and Sundays, and swimming lanes are available w/o a reservation on Fridays...but I would double-check before you make plans. https://www.pwcs.edu/operations/aquatics/index or (571) 374-6333 or email aquatics@pwcs.edu Winter schedule matrix - Link below: https://www.pwcs.edu/operations/aquatics/fees/winter_2024-25_lane_availability_-_11-18-24.pdf

Great swim instructors, highly responsive team, and my daughters have really grown in their comfort…read morearound the pool/water and excelled at lessons.

All the instructors and management staff at Propel are wonderful! In the short one and a half years…read morethat our son has been enrolled at Propel, our son went from being scared of getting his face wet to now being able to do various techniques, such as freestyle, backstroke, flip turn, and tread water. Our son learning to swim has been one of the best investments as it is a lifelong skill to have that boosts confidence and ensures water safety.

My son used this for a few months and didn't have much success but I don't blame SwimKids as we…read moreused them years ago in Fredericksburg and give them credit for my son's beautiful stroke! :) The staff here was fantastic, the coaches were always upbeat and positive towards the learning of the strokes. The issue we ran into was my son was in a stroke specific class and they rarely worked on that stroke. The other draw back was there were two kids in that class that were extremely disruptive and the coaches ignored it and the parents did as well. I just didn't feel like I got much out of it at this point but would highly recommend Swim Kids to others if you are looking for a professional swim school and want your child to learn the strokes correctly.

From the owner: We've been teaching kids to LOVE swimming from infants through swim team since 1996! We teach all…read moreages and ability levels of swimmers starting with our FREE Splish Splash Baby Class™ for babies ages 2-5 months with a parent, our SwimBabies program for ages 6 -35 months with a parent, our preschool aged SwimTots program for ages 3-5 years, our SwimKids program for ages 6-teenage, and our Special Abilities swim lessons program. We also work with adults on their swim skills, usually one on one.

If you are looking for a team that wants to see your children swim and be safe in the water while…read morehaving a blast, this is the only option! My daughter has been here since she was a toddler and was swimming independently at 3. We are still here learning (at age 6) and she absolutely loves it.

All three of my grandchildren learned to swim at SwimKids and loved it. Excellent age-appropriate…read moreinstruction on other swimming skills and water safety. I cannot recommend swim kids highly enough, especially the Gainesville pool and Coach Allison.

We rented the Little Fish Swimming Pool in Fredericksburg (Central Park) location. I must say, I…read morewas very impressed with the location and the space. The children had a great time. Little Fishers provided 2 pizzas and some drinks from The local pizza place. We weren't sure if it would be enough, so we ordered more. Little Fish provided more than enough pizza for all the kids, the parents and probably some random people in the street. Everything for my son'3rd party was great except the TV's in the party areas did not work. It is hard to left 2-4year old attentive when they are finished swimming. We wanted to show Mickey's Fun House on the TV's. We talked to the staff on numerous occasion and still didn't get any assistance or even a discount for lack of TV. Other than that, I enjoyed the party, but would caution people to verify the everything works. On a good note all the kids were provided with floaties and splash splashed until they could splurge splash anymore

My three year old had his first lesson today at the St. Michael High School location and it was…read moreabsolutely fantastic! He's normally terrified to get in the water but with the help of his coaches he was begging for more pool time! I couldn't believe it! The team was very helpful in explaining all the rules and how kid's progress to the next levels. His coach was extremely patient and fun! My only "complaint " was the pool entrance wasn't clearly marked , only the back side door was unlocked so we were scrambling for 10 minutes trying to figure out how to get inside.

This facility does not honor the military outreach program that the rest of the YMCA's across the…read morecountry have implemented. The rude lady at the front desk yesterday said she called her manager, who told her we needed to give her a "list from the DOD." First of all, there is no DoD, it is the DoW. Second, who would give you this list, Hegseth? Third, we have CaC cards that prove what part of the DoW we serve with.

I don't see how Brooks Family YMCA can have a negative reviews…read more This is an outstanding club in every possible category. My grandkids love the summer and school holiday camps. They're the best run programs I've seen. I love the gym, the weight lifting facility, the treadmills, and most notably the 13 great swim lap lanes. The grandkids love the family pool too. This is a great facility, membership at a very reasonable price.

They are big lier I enrolled my kids to learn swimming and they promise me they will teach them for…read more30 minutes each session but it wasnt the case the had only one or two instructors for four or five students they practice same thing again and again they are scammers please don't take your kids here.

From the owner: British Swim School offers year-round swim lessons and water safety lessons for infants, kids, and…read moreadults, with learn to swim programs starting as early as 3 months. Located inside OneLife Fitness - Manassas, we welcome both gym members and non-members to enjoy a convenient, indoor setting where swimmers build real water safety skills through our gentle, survival-first teaching approach. For more than 45 years, families have trusted our proven curriculum, small group swim lessons, and supportive instructors to help swimmers grow in confidence at every age and ability level. Private swim lessons are available at select locations. Start building lifelong water confidence today.

Great experience so far! They let us know the first day that our son was a better fit for the level…read moretwo class. They let us stay for a level two class that day free of charge. Nice to have an option for swim lessons since we didn't have the pool this summer. Great work guys, keep it up! PS - It's a great opportunity for a short and sweet date. Drop the kid off and head down to the Swiss Bakery for a yummy bite to eat and 20 minutes of relaxation.

We signed up for private swim classes for my 3-year-old at KIDS FIRST Swim School in Springfield…read more Before starting, we clearly explained that our son is not used to new adults and that we wanted the same instructor consistently so he could feel comfortable and build trust. Unfortunately, almost every week there was a cancellation or instructor change. Out of 6 classes, my son had about 5 different instructors. For a young child who needs consistency, this was very stressful. Each class felt like starting over because he had to adjust to a new adult again, so there was little to no improvement. After about 3 weeks, I complained to the head instructor. Instead of listening or helping, he seemed frustrated and raised his voice back at me, basically saying he already knew. That was very disappointing. My biggest concern is that they require families to schedule private lessons far in advance, but they could not provide a consistent instructor for the set day and time. We chose private lessons specifically for consistency, and they did not deliver that. For families with very young children, especially children who need time to get comfortable with new people, I would not recommend this location for private lessons. It ended up being a huge waste of time and money for us.

I can't speak to the cost because I come with my grandson and his parents, but the place is just a…read morefun place to be. There's a small bar, a place to eat (can also get food delivered). Currently there is a jazzy band playing. There is plenty of shade and chairs. A cool place to chill...

Good pool club, with a baby pool (1.5ft), a kid pool (3-4ft), and a full size lap pool with lanes…read more(7ft at its deepest). Water temps are comfortable. Kindly staffed and well maintained (reasonably). Theres a little sandy area for landlocked kids to experience some beach, but it wasnt raked (twiggy and a bit weedy). A beach volleyball court up on the hill. Summer family membership is $1000. pool toys and goggles are available for guest use.

I travel for work and maintain a planet fitness membership. However in all my travels this one is…read morethe most unclean I've ever been to. Bathrooms consistently smell like piss. It doesn't matter if it's at 3am or 5:00pm. Staff is abysmal at best. Planet fitness needs to have the franchise owners check in on this place undercover. I now got 25min the other way to the Planet Fitness in Warrenton,Va for a more cleaner and enjoyable workout.

After 10 years of membership things have changed and not for the better. The club got a face lift…read moreand left customer service behind. Twice the price for the black card membership and there's nothing special about it any longer.