I have had several instructors, and all of them have been professional and welcoming. One…read moreinstructor, Miss Zay, has made a really big impact on my child's learning how to swim process. She is patient, welcoming, and easy to work with. My son gets distracted easily, but Miss Zay is able to keep him focused. I appreciate the love and dedication she brings to her work. She truly shows a passion for teaching. A downside is their last-minute cancellations, which disrupts your schedule.

So thankful my daughter swimming teacher with Jessy and Ms. Deanna. They both are really passion…read morewith our children

非常满意这家游泳馆！Blake校长非常专业很有耐心，会根据孩子的具体情况来调整教学方法，氛围也很轻松有趣，孩子每次上课都非常开心，进步也非常明显，环境非常整洁，工作人员服务态度也非常好，课程安排也很合…read more，值得推荐！！ I'm very satisfied with this swimming pool! Principal Blake is very professional and patient. He will adjust the teaching method according to the specific situation of the child. The atmosphere is also very relaxed and interesting. The child is very happy in every class, and the progress is also very obvious. The environment is very clean, and the staff's service attitude is also very good. It is worth recommending!!

My 6 year old son did about 30 lessons at Blake Swim School, twice a week for 15 weeks…read more Pros: - Heated pool - Parking in parking lot - Nice and knowledgable coaches - Decently clean facilities (as much as a it could be all considering) - App to track your classes that sends you notifications - 30 min classes (as opposed to Waterworks's 20 mins) Cons: - It gets crowded sometimes where there are 3 kids with 3 coaches in one lane - They sometimes need to change the time of your class if they get overbooked, but they ask you the day before and won't charge you for the cancelled class if you can't make the change. - Lots of different coaches, so my son didn't consistently get the same coach working with him but had about 8 different coaches during the 30 lessons. You can pay to have the same coach every time, but it's $10 more per lesson. Overall, I really liked Blake Swim School, and I definitely preferred it to Waterworks which we tried for a few months in Arcadia. The only things I would say is that at Blake, they really try to teach the kids how to swim properly as opposed to just water survival skills. So if you're just looking for someone to teach how to survive falling into a pool, this might not be the place. But if you want your kids to learn how to properly swim strokes, this is a great option!

This review is long overdue! I have been bringing my kiddo here for swim lessons for one year. He…read morestarted at 3 years old not particularly wanting to learn how to swim or even enjoying his time in the water but his coach Elysa was exceptionally kind, caring, nurturing & PATIENT & began to really get him comfortable in the water. After about 4 months of once a week semi-private lessons he began once or twice a week private lessons with the most wonderful coaches. Ashley Z. is so loving, upbeat & passionate about working with children, she really understands how to teach all types of learners & has also been so patient with my child's varying needs. We've also been able to recently swim with some other coaches that are remarkably able to determine exactly where he's at and push him just enough. Coaches Yudit, Nicholas & Avery, who we recently just met are all seriously rockstars! It's not just the swim coaches though, the entire facility feels like our home away from home. When we walk in the front desk tries their best to greet us & all families with warm hellos. The manager, Franklin (I hope I got his name correct) is quite possibly the kindest man you'll ever meet & truly feels like you could tell him anything & he'd try to help. The office manager, Vic (Victor) is also so kind, helpful & incredible, I could probably chat with him all day, he's got a heart of gold. We've also had wonderful help from CJ & Courtney at the front desk as well. The lead trainer to the coaches, Megan, is absolutely outstanding. She has been so positive & uplifting with my child she really deserves a special shoutout. She always takes the time to say hello & make a special connection with my kiddo & we feel so lucky to call her our friend. The main deck guard Lojo is AWESOME with the kids. He makes the free swim area safe while still allowing it to be the best part of our kids' day. He can somehow get the kids who are going a bit wild to get back in line a bit and behave safely, all with a big, friendly smile. He somehow even welcomes all the families to the pool as they walk in. Dahan (I don't know how to spell his name) is the kindest lifeguard ever but he's off to college soon; he'll be so missed, we're happy for him but sad to see him go! The center is inclusive & works really well with children that have special needs & are neurodivergent. Some facilities say they are inclusive but this place really is a gem in that arena & you feel how welcome you are as soon as you get started. It's magic for us & I hope we can continue to take lessons here throughout childhood. Thank you all for your commitment & dedication to teaching our children how to be safe in the water & make swimming fun! So grateful!

This place has gone downhill...they stopped letting the kids play in the pool area before/after…read moretheir class. They sent out a bogus email saying they were closing it down on short notice because of no attendant. Let me tell you how much of a failure this is on management at this location. First of all, this place is not cheap, you are paying the $7-15 per lesson because they have a play pool and the teachers. When we signed up for the $$$ packages the play pool was included and now they changed the terms of the agreement. That is a breach! Secondly, to say you don't or can't get an attendant to watch the kids is management's responsibility. There are teachers that do not have lessons at every 20 min intervals. Why not have them rotate? Also, I've read the other comments about an incident happening but not much details. I've seen rowdy kids and relaxed attendants/life guards weekly but that is the minority. The vast majority of kids pay attention and follow the rules. Don't punish everyone for mistakes of others. This took away the joy my kids had to play with other kids and do additional self practice in the water. Waterworks management you need to do the right thing and bring it back!

I was looking for private adult swimming lessons and contacted Swimphi through the contact form on…read moretheir website. I got a call back within a day and was able to schedule lessons that same week, which I really appreciated! I love how they have all the information clearly laid out on the website so I know what to expect when I get there (even directions with pictures on how to get from parking lot to the pool, which was super neat)! I'm pretty much a beginner when it comes to swimming but my coach made sure I felt comfortable and safe in the water. My coach brought all the equipment needed for the lesson so it's super hassle-free. I was initially intimidated by the deeper end of the pool but my coach has always been very patient and encouraging and stayed right next to me the whole time to make sure I'm safe. I mentioned I was preparing for an upcoming trip since it will involve a lot of water activities and my coach really catered the lessons to my needs. I genuinely appreciate how patient my coach is, if I don't get a particular technique right away, we would try different variations and my coach would always remind me of the key points to remember. In the Pasadena location, it's an indoor pool that's heated and there are changing rooms available. Onsite parking in the lot is another plus! Highly recommend Swimphi to anyone looking for adult (or kids) swimming lessons in Pasadena!

My kids have been attending swimming classes at this location for the past few months. We've had…read moresuch a great experience! Alex and Jade are amazing -- super patient, encouraging, and great with kids. They make lessons fun while still helping my kids build confidence and skills in the water. Highly recommend!

So thankful to have completed 6 weeks of ISR with Alina for our almost 2 year old! Alina is so…read moreconfident, caring & patient with these little ones. We don't have a pool at home, but we frequent the beach, family member's pools and are planning to go to hawaii at the end of this year. Every day for 6 weeks is a commitment, but definitely worth it knowing your little one has this survival skill under their belt.

Alina is a great instructor. I was reluctant to put my 6 month old boy in so early but it paid off…read morein the end. He was able to float on his back in 6 week. She was patient and kept the schedule on time. 10 minutes is more than enough for your little one. Will definitely return next season to continue ISR swim classes.

Love this YMCA. Great staff. From Silvia de Manager to the rest of the crew. I really enjoy coming…read morehere to this location.

Great YMCA that I love going to. Lots of equipment, classes, community info/activities, and even a…read moreheated pool (which I love). I've never been to the location and found it too crowded (like a lot of other gyms) I only wish this YMCA was also open on Sundays. Great and friendly staff as well. Tip: The parking lot is smaller than their demand, but there is plenty of street parking

My child takes recurring lessons with Janness. She has been wonderful at getting children…read morecomfortable in the water. Less than a year ago, my daughter hated putting her face in the water. Now, she loves being in the pool and has learned so much. Janness is patient and makes the lessons fun. We've also had good experiences with Zachary and David when we've had to schedule make-up classes.

David is a very Good swim instructor to i like how Patient he is with my child and he is very…read morepolite to

Coach Quanns and his staff know their stuff on how to guide each student to be success in swimming.read more

Baby is still a happy kid. He loves him swim school! A stronger swimmer than yesterday!read more

Anna at Hall Swim Academy is an excellent teacher…read more Two years ago, my son (who was 7 at the time) was going to another swim school and was doing ok but advancing slowly. As part of that school's safety training, they threw him in the water wearing street clothes. He was doing ok for about 30 seconds but then panicked and started to sink so one of the teachers had to jump in and pull him out. (It was partially my fault since I mistakenly had him wear long pants that absorbed water). Anyhow, he freaked out and got very scared. We continued to go to that school for several more weeks but he stagnated with his training and the teacher became frustrated and tried to push him too hard so he had a melt down. Fast forward two years, I started taking him to the Hall Swim Academy west LA location about 2 months ago and he started trying again to learn how to swim with Anna. Anna is extremely kind and patient with kids. She demonstrates what she wants him to do and corrects mistakes in his floating and swim strokes and has him repeat as necessary. She is able to recognize how much to push and when to give him more space and repeats instructions as necessary. He loves going to swim class with Anna and is motivated to learn so he can swim with his friends at summer camp. Yesterday, he had two major breakthroughs. He spent most of the class in the pool without wearing goggles which he previously refused to do. Then, on his own, he decided he wanted to try the swim test. So, he put on street clothes over his swim suit, jumped in the water, floated on his back for 20 seconds and then easily swam to the side of the pool and climbed out on his own. He was so proud of himself for overcoming his fear and is now looking forward to his next class with Anna. I am very grateful to Anna for her kindness, professionalism, excellent teaching skills and being such a good motivator. Thank you!!

Elena was great for both my boys! One came in at the beginning of the summer super water insecure…read moreand by the end of summer was water safe! And my other boy had been to many other teachers and no one could get him to do a back float. Elena did! We love Elena! Thanks, Bebe and Hall Swim Academy! See you next summer :)

I am writing to formally complain about a serious safety incident and the unsanitary conditions at…read moreyour gym. while using one of the chairs/benches at the gym, the chair suddenly broke due to poor condition and lack of maintenance. As a result, I twisted my body and suffered muscle and soft tissue injuries. The incident caused me pain, discomfort, and disruption to my daily activities. In addition, I was very disturbed to see a dead cockroach left in the facility for approximately three days without being cleaned up. This reflects extremely poor sanitation and raises concerns about the overall cleanliness and safety standards of the gym.

This place is a mess and things are always broken or missing. If it wasn't for convenience in…read morelocation and being open for 24 hours, I would go to some where else. Although they had a recent remodel, lots of equipment are constantly broken and don't get fixed for weeks. A lot of time is spent seaching for dumbbells/weights that are somehow always spread throughout the gym or not racked properly. The upstairs treadmills and ellipticals are so close together the term "personal space" doesn't apply unless you get lucky and 1/3 of the treadmills are out of order, which is more often than not. The aerobics room is pretty empty when there aren't classes but if there is one within the hour, you have people already setting up right around you, invading your workout space. I get that there's a class at 6 pm but it's only 5:15 pm. The gym hygiene and etiquette has definitely declined over the years especially with social media influencers taking up space and time for "content".