I've never been much of a gym person but after loosing my love for running (I was that actual…read moreperson who ran one marathon and went "yeah this is really terrible") I knew I needed to find a new form of exercise for both my physical health as well as my mental health. Living in the energy corridor I had a lot of different options but I did not want a cookie cutter gym, I wanted somewhere that I could belong, somewhere that I felt the staff would get to know me and not judge me if- and when- I did something wrong. Plus I wanted classes- I LOVE group exercise classes cause I have no idea what to do on my own. So I took my then boyfriend and we went to MAC. We really found it to be a welcoming place. It is not the cheapest around but one thing I have learned is that I would always rather have quality in the things that affect my overall well being. I have made friends at this gym, I have been through Harvey and road construction with this gym and I always felt valued as a member. I've been kept in the loop- they do a fantastic job of hosting different types of events and keeping their social media up to date. And now through what is proving to be one of the most interesting events to happen they continue to show their dedication to members by offering youtube classes and free virtual classes. Every day they are posting and making sure there is something to do and a way to get a workout in even at home. This is far more than a gym but truly also a community and a family.

I absolutely love Memorial Athletic Club! The atmosphere is so welcoming and everyone is super…read morefriendly. I go almost every day for Training for Warriors with Jeff, he's an exceptional coach who really motivates you (and Lex). Yoga with Guillermina is always calming and inspiring, and Zumba with Julia, Edie, Kevin is full of fun and energy. Felipe is super supportive, and honestly all the coaches are amazing. It's truly my favorite place to work out, push myself, and feel great

I really like how structured the school is. The teachers take pride in getting the learners on to…read morethe next stages!

It's unfortunate because I want to like this place but overall I don't. The only reason I continue…read moreto bring my daughter is because I'm hoping she'll continue to learn and the facility itself is very kid friendly. However, the staff at the front are all rude. The only one that isn't is Kristin. She knows my child by name and always makes it a point to greet us when we enter and leave the building. The rest of the staff mean-mug us like they are confused as to why we're there. I'd prefer not to patronize businesses that have poor customer service so I'm constantly on the lookout for another one to enroll my daughter in.

We tried this place but in 8 classes my kid can't swim, he was basically taught to float, which…read morebeing a boy with no body fat is impossible. If you look at the curriculum,it would take over 10 classes which would amount to over $2500. I suggest the YMCA which has a 13 week course and your child will be able to swim safely by the end. I would not recommend this place at all.

My son and I enjoy HSC so much! My son has enjoyed each coach he's been assigned to. Already done…read morewith Guppy classes and about to take his first float test! We're all very excited!

Great park me and my kids love it. Perfect for walks along the river and also for my kids to play.read more

I absolutely love this gem. This park offers everything you need. There's always plenty of parking…read more There's a trail around the whole park for walking. They have mini golfing where you can rent equipment inside the facility. They have a great playground area and outdoor fitness equipment. Inside the facility, they have a free pool and gym area. They offer a variety of classes such as yoga, water aerobics, etc. Make sure to check out their website or pick up their schedule at the facility for hours of operation. For first timers, you will have to fill out a form and don't forget to bring a large sized towel for workouts! There's a really great large dog park next door but there's no entrance to the dog park from Mary Jo Peckham. You would have to park at the Katy Library to enter the dog park. Thank you Mary Jo Peckham Park for your services to the Katy community!

Hi Everyone!! My daughter is 9 yrs old and have never had any swim lessons before. This is her…read morefirst time getting lessons at Swim Jim and this is her 3rd week and she has learned soo much and has been promoted to a higher level. Her swim coach is Coach Arianana and she's an amazing coach. She's very attentive and is so sweet. I'm sure they're all Great their but since she's my daughters coach I'm very very pleased with the way she's teaching. I have referred a friend here also ans hopefully he'll start soon. I highly recommend swim Jim if u want your child to have any swim lessons. Again. I am very very happy and have definitely made the right choice. Thank You everyone at swim Jim esp Coach Ariannna Isabella Mom.

Absolute worst company I have ever dealt with. I have had to deal with miscommunication several…read moretimes with this company. The people who do the scheduling, and the supposed manager do not know how classes are run. They continued to schedule my son in a different group. They do not notify you of canceled classes. I signed up at a gym, that they stopped instructing at 2 weeks later. I do not recommend SwimJim. I would definitely not trust them with my child.

They have 2 to 3 coaches and do practice at West Side High School. They are famous in Energy…read moreCorridor area. I asked them couple of years ago for help in fees because my daughter was so eager to join and we were struggling with money. The Coaches thought that I am making up and don't want to pay. They were trying to make excuses which was really disturbing. They should have said upfront no which is more better than avoiding. Every organization has their rules and regulations and we all are here to make money or profit, so lets keep Ethics and Humanity a side because we won't survive if we start helping everybody. I don't know how many people go and ask them for reduction but they should really consider such kind of things. The real reputation is not by sending team mates to Olympics but _____________________________________________________________________. Thank You

From the owner: Our instructors teach the four competitive strokes with the goal in mind of your swimmer being able…read moreto join a competitive swim team.

My daughter absolutely LOVED her first class! We did the free trial for the Mini 2 class and she…read moredid really great. The instructor was Ashlynn and she was very helpful with our daughter. She is very nervous around new people but was comfortable being in the pool as there was constant stimulation and play. The facility does a great job with cleanliness standards as well as welcoming newcomers. We ended up signing up for a membership right after! Definitely give them a shot if you're looking for a swim school!

We wanted to love this swim school and initially our 4 year old was doing great. She moved from…read morelevel 1 to level 2 pretty quickly. But for some reason she was stuck on level 2 for months. Each week she had a different instructor so it was hard for her to get comfortable with her instructor.They told us the same thing each week but no one tried different ways to teach her nor did they pull her to re-access her. After awhile it was clear that our daughter was getting bored. We paid for the entire year but ended up withdrawing her and forfeiting the rest of our money.

The one thing this place has locked down is ORGANIZATION. The place is huge and has a lot of…read moreswimmers. Although it looks chaotic, they have a great system to keep things under control. The front desk has two people working, so even if one is on the phone, you are greeted by another member. Everyone I have encountered have been so friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Once you are signed up, they give your child a color specific wrist band, so the instructors and staff members know where to direct them. All the instructors have customized shirts with names on the back, which is super helpful to me because I can't remember faces as quickly. They don't make it a point where they speak with you after every swim lesson to give feedback on your child. However, towards the end of the week session or however long you signed up for, you are allowed to go to the other side of the pool and watch your child and then you can ask and/or discuss whatever you want. When I signed my son up, he was in for an "intense" weeklong session where he went every day for 2 weeks for 30 minutes a day. He started off as a "guppy". He did the session with 2-3 other kids, so technically I was paying for only 10 minutes of swim time. However, it was still worth it because he was young, and I think seeing other kids swim helps comfort him and gave him confidence. He cried on the first day, BUT his instructor, Miss Mary Lou was super sweet and was able to calm him down. At the end of the session, he was all smiles and couldn't wait to come back. When I signed up, my son got a shirt and a booklet. That booklet is super cute and helpful! It's a fun comic for the kid, but it also tells me what to expect because they basically explained everything in there. I'm telling you, their organization is great. They thought of everything! After the guppy session, he was advanced to the next level: goldfish. We transitioned to him swimming 1 day a week with other kids again. However, when private lessons popped up, we switched. I highly recommend private 1 on 1 sessions because you get the whole 30 minutes. The instructors do teach the entire 30 minutes and never stop a minute early, which is nice. You can rest assure you're paying for the entire time. I like the private sessions because I feel like my son was able to learn more. Mr. Luke was his private instructor, and he was awesome. He pushed him, which I appreciated. Of course, when my son showed signs of fatigue or was overwhelmed, I saw Mr. Luke adjusted his methods a bit, but he didn't "baby" him. The place has lots of changing rooms and a huge shower room for the kids. There is also lots of places for parents to sit and watch their child. Although a lot of people come and go, it doesn't feel overly crowded or claustrophobic. When your child passes the float test, they have a super cute tradition where the child gets to place their handprint anywhere on the wall and write their name. It just makes the child's experience more special and memorable. Overall, I highly recommend this place! This was a great place for my son to start off learning how to swim.

My niece started lesson here at 18 months and now she is 5yrs old and still loving swim. Anytime…read moresomeone asked for a recommendation for swim lessons I recommend this location because not only are the instructors amazing but so are the desk staff.

Coach Shea is Amazing!!! My little one was terrified of the water, which was concerning to me as a…read moreparent. 10 min in with coach shea and she had no worries. She was full of confidence.

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T J is a great coach. Professional, always on time, classes are effective, keeps a student focused.read more

Gracia was AMAZING with our boys!! After years of swim lessons with no progress, Gracia had him…read moreswimming in our third session.