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.

All of my kids have gone to Suzie's --you can't beat the instruction. I really feel like they are…read morelearning great skills

This swim school is the best one around! It's a family owned business and you can tell they really…read morecare about kids and their experience. One of the best things about their pool is that it isn't overly chlorinated. They use a saltwater system. Some pools feel like they have so many chemicals, that you wouldn't want your kids to swim in them. The water is the perfect temperature. The teachers are very knowledgeable and experienced. Everyone is very friendly and the kids are always excited to come back every week. There is a waiting list to even get in here. If you're looking for somewhere to send your kids, this is definitely the place!

My daughter took lessons with them from when she was 4 until 8 years old. The things I really like…read moreabout them: - you pay on a monthly basis and get the time slot you want and keep it as long as you continue to pay. None of that re-enrolling after 10 weeks (or however long other swim programs are) and writing down 3 time slot choices (hoping to get your #1 choice). - group session is maximum of 3 swimmers! - consistent teachers. My daughter had teacher John for almost 2 years before seeing a different teacher. - program director is very receptive of comments. Example: one new teacher talked a lot in the beginning to the point the kids were no longer listening. Explained the situation to the program director and the following week, there was improvement. Short instructions, kids listened well, and ample swim time. My daughter would've stayed with Orca if it weren't for the fact that she wanted to join a swim team and needed that next-level program to improve her endurance and skill set. I always recommend first time swimmers to check out Orca.

Orca Swim School is amazing!!! Have you been reluctant to pursue swimming for whatever reason. Or…read moreseveral reasons? Have other lessons been a poor experience? Me, too. Orca's unique approach to swimming truly is a miracle. I just completed the 8 class beginner course in the Bothell pool. I am amazed they were able to overcome all my years of negative self-talk and experiences and now I am able to hang out comfortably in the deep end of the pool. They dispelled all my misconceptions I had about swimming and myself. Do you want to feel safe and actually enjoy yourself in this new phase of your life? Contact Orca Swim School. I am so glad I did. Truly enlightening.

Cori has completely transformed my kids' relationship with water. Her talent for working with…read morechildren is remarkable -- she knows exactly how to bring out their best, and they look forward to classes with her. Also, she has a wealth of techniques for teaching swimming and breathing in the water. Progress doesn't happen overnight, but I am thrilled with how far my kids have come: from feeling panicked and helpless in the pool to becoming little water enthusiasts who refuse to get out!

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.

Highly recommended! All of the instructors are friendly and supportive; my toddler has made visible…read moreprogress in his swimming skills. The classes are basically shared private lessons, with kids taking turns for 1:1 instruction. I've only ever had pleasant, helpful phone interactions with administrative staff. The facility is welcoming and warm (literally and figuratively), located in a residential area and decked out in cute beachy stuff.

Our family has had two very different experiences at Kinderswimmer…read more My son was enrolled here for several years. Because the classes are only 30 minutes and shared among four children, it took some time (multiple years) for him to become a fully independent swimmer, but he did eventually get there. His instructors, especially Ms. Jada, were core to his success and we loved her. Unfortunately, the quality declined significantly by the time my daughter started. The facility seems to be facing high staff turnover, resulting in frequent class cancellations. When substitute teachers were brought in, they often appeared undertrained and disengaged. The turning point for us was a severe SAFETY INCIDENT that led to our immediate withdrawal. During a lesson, a substitute instructor remained in the shallow end with her back turned while my daughter was noticeably struggling in the deep end. This was not the first time I had witnessed an instructor positioning themselves poorly or failing to scan the pool. Despite another parent also shouting to get the instructor's attention, she did not respond. I ULTIMATELY HAD TO JUMP INTO THE POOL FULLY CLOTHED TO RESCUE MY DAUGHTER. Following the incident, the instructor never acknowledged what happened or checked on my daughter's well-being. Management did not contact me until I emailed them to withdraw and request a full refund. To their credit, the owners processed the refund without question and attempted to call me to discuss the matter. They also offered me a month of free lessons and tried to assure me the issue had been addressed with the teacher. However, there is no acceptable explanation for an instructor completely ignoring swimmers or standing on the wrong side of the pool. While I appreciate management's immediate response, safety and trust cannot be bought back with a credit.

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!