We absolutely love water works, and will miss our weekly sessions there!…read more My daughter began weekly private swim lessons at age 3 and is now a better swimmer than most adults I know, thanks to her instructor, Maxim. The way he interacts with children, motivates them while keeping classes silly and fun, is truly impressive. The company itself is also incredibly helpful. My daughter had a broken leg that prevented her from swimming, and the team helped us put our lessons on pause without forfeiting her recurring slot with Maxim, and even refunded us for her missed lesson the weekend prior. We've been incredibly happy with our time at Waterworks, both the customer service and professionalism of all the staff, as well as the skills Maxim helped our daughter learn.

I showed up for my daughter's class today and her teacher was not there. They did not send us a…read morenotice today (although they usually do) or have any replacement instructors available. We drive from far and my experience with Waterworks has been really frustrating. I really wanted Waterworks to work out for us; however, it's been almost a year now and we've had over 10 instructors. Our classes were on Sundays and they were often canceled or rescheduled because my daughter's instructors either called out or didn't show up. Perhaps people call out a lot on Sundays? My daughter takes a while to warm up to people so with the new faces and high turnover rate, after a year, she still does not know how to float. It's VERY DISAPPOINTING. Their customer service is great but there's such a high turnover rate at Waterworks... I do not recommend for kids who take a while to warm up to new people.

Good stretch, stretching, and exercise activity class. On these warm days....this makes you feel so…read moremuch better!!!

My kids took lessons here over 15 years ago and I loved it. The instructors are amazing and the…read moreattention to the children is great! I'm hoping to get my grandkids to start here soon.

They are terrific. They has three big jacuzzi infinity pools that are heated. They also have…read morecameras on every pool so you can watch and a large glass window to watch as well. Our instructor is Leslie and she is great! We can't Reccomended enough!

Friendly professional staff, clean, and my kids really enjoyed their swim lessons. My favorite part…read morewas the parent sitting area where I could watch my kids swim lessons on a tv screen.

My son started at BSS early this year, around springtime, to strengthen his swimming skills and…read morework on his form. They assessed him as a level Sharks 1 and he has been steadily working towards Sharks 2 since. I was skeptical at first when I saw that the swim school operated out of LA Fitness's pool. But that quickly became a non-issue once I saw how they utilized the lanes and the kids were able to focus on the small group(s) that they are in. I love that the ratio for my son's group is 5:1 or less. That definitely gives each student the kind of attention 1:1 lessons provide but aren't necessary when they have pre-existing skills. My son has really enjoyed attending and all the instructors have been pleasant. They have an app that makes it easy to cancel/reschedule make-up lessons and any questions or concerns I've had have been addressed quickly. I highly recommend BSS for your kids for any age and skill level!

My daughter goes twice a week. Instructors are kind and work well with all ages and capabilities…read more(yes even adults). Her swimming has vastly improved. This is a lifesaver for families in Portolla!

My girls and I LOVE Bahar! She is patient and absolutely wonderful with kids. We love her gentle…read moreand effective teaching skills! Her smile and energy radiates and we always look forward to our lessons! I highly recommend her to all my friends!

We decided to extend our swim lessons with Jenna and we're delighted with my son's progress. He…read morelikes swimming now and isn't afraid of the water. We got to go on a kayak adventure (he was wearing a life jacket) in some pretty choppy seas and he loved it! Thank you for bringing a love of water to our family! Updated: we came back to sunsational for another set of lessons to build by sons swim strength even further. We're loving our time with his new instructor, Bella! She is such a patient, encouraging, and specific swim teacher. She was worked so well with Connor and he's grown so fast. He is now a very strong and confident swimmer who I can feel safe letting him play and have fun in the pool or the ocean. Thanks Bella!

After trying another swim school and not having the best experience, I knew right away this was the…read moreperfect fit for my daughter. From the moment we toured the facility, I felt confident in our decision and even canceled our other swim school trials because I knew this was the place for her. She completed her trial lesson and has now had two lessons, and she absolutely loves it! The facility is always clean, organized, and welcoming. Every employee we've interacted with has been incredibly kind, helpful, and patient. Most importantly, I can already see my daughter gaining confidence and making progress in the water after just two lessons. We couldn't be happier with our experience and highly recommend this swim academy to other families!

They recently changed their policy to require a dad to take their toddler daughter into the male…read morerestroom. We understand the topic is controversial, and chose to end our relationship with them. I will not be taking my daughter into male restrooms and changing rooms. Prior to this policy change we did find the school better than others and appreciated staff; however the manager, Felipe, was disrespectful.

We've been bringing our daughter Lucia to Big Blue Swim School in Tustin since she was just 4…read moremonths old, and Coach Angie has been with us from day one. Lucia is now 15 months and we still show up every Saturday and honestly, that says everything. Coach Angie is patient, kind, and just gets it when it comes to working with babies in the water. She knows the curriculum inside and out, but more importantly, she knows how to make the experience fun and safe from the very first class. Lucia went from a baby who had never been in a pool to a little girl who LOVES the water and that's 100% because of Coach Angie. The moment Lucia spots her walking over she starts waving and kicking with excitement. That kind of connection doesn't just happen it's built by a coach who genuinely cares. I'll be honest we've had a couple of classes with other coaches who didn't quite meet the bar we'd come to expect. We gave Big Blue that feedback and they handled it really well. Super supportive, took it seriously, and corrected the situation. We appreciate that a lot. We came back, landed back with Coach Angie, and haven't looked back. If you're a parent on the fence about swim lessons, just go. Water safety is something we feel strongly about, and Big Blue Swim School (especially with Coach Angie!) is the real deal. Highly recommend.

Went here for my baby grandson. Swimming lessons scheduled in the morning for 30 mins. I enjoyed…read morewatching him try to swim in a pool that is laned off. The instructors were friendly and gentle. My grandson was having a good time. It was a group swimming session with other parents and their children. Party of 8 at Max. The place is clean with the given amenities that this business has to offer for kids and adults. The restrooms are a bit on the small side. Only one urinal and toilet designated at the Men's restroom. Overall, the staff conducts themselves professionally. I recommend this place to teach your children to swim. Good vibe and nice swimming ambiance with plenty of seating. Great Parking area. This place gets busy.

Grew up going to swim meets at this pool and came back this time for lap swimming! I did a drop in…read moreand it was $5. Love this pool because it has so many lanes, is always clean (pool and locker room), and the staff is super friendly. Just fyi, they do have some dates over the summer where they will be closed due to swim meets, so make sure to look out for those. They also offer lap swim at Northwood High School.

Woollett Aquatics Center is an excellent facility for swimmers of all levels. They offer swim…read morelessons and are a hub for competitive swimming, hosting Irvine Swim League Championships as well as practices and meets for the Nova Swim Team. The facility is always clean and well maintained, and the bathrooms are consistently kept in great condition. One thing I really appreciate during swim meets is the ample space available for spectators, making it much more comfortable for families and supporters to watch events. There are also vending machines conveniently located in the main lobby for snacks and drinks throughout the day. Whether you're attending lessons, practices, or a swim meet, Woollett Aquatics Center provides a well-organized and welcoming environment for athletes and spectators alike.

To say this program is life saving doesn't begin to show my gratitude and appreciation for this…read morefoundation. Peter will teach your child to swim in 5 days without question. Before my son (who just turned 2) started the program he had no fear of the water and would try to jump in the water with absolutely NO idea how to swim. Which as a parent was terrifying. I knew I needed help. Traditional swimming lessons weren't working, if anything it was making things much worse by accentuating his love of water with a false sense of security. Peter and his program changed everything!!! By the end of the FIRST day with his training, my son was swimming to the side of the pool. His life saving techniques and true water safety program is nothing you have ever seen. If you want your child to be truly safe in the water, look no further. Call him today and see for yourself!!!

Peter is the real deal. If you want to skip months and months of traditional training, he will…read moredemonstrate to you that your kids will swim on the first day. I guarantee you've never seen anything like this. It's hard to watch the first time, but the results speak for themselves. After being initially scared, by the end of the first day my kids couldn't wait for their turn, and they would brag to everyone at their daycare that they are going to swimming lessons with Professor Pete. If your kids are stubborn or try to circumvent the instructions, Peter won't let them get away with it to save you the headache of correcting bad habits in the future. By the end of the program, your kids will forget about the hard part, and you will have videos of the swimming sessions as proof that you are not exaggerating when you tell people that your kids started swimming on the first day. The total program lasts four days, but you can finish it in three days if your kids are fast learners. You can tell Peter is passionate about his work and knows more about human psychology than your average swimming instructor. He will teach you all kinds of fascinating information about the way the mind actually works, instead of how you assume it works, so his teaching method will make sense in the end, despite seeming counter-intuitive at first glance. I am thoroughly impressed with Peter and want other people to experience the same thing that I experienced. The only downside to all this is that my kids make me go to the pool all the time now. This program will give you pride in your kids.

Excellent swimming school for all ages!…read more My baby loves her swimming lessons with Jessica. She acclimated and learnt so much in just a few lessons. Jessica is a wonderful instructor and just has her way of teaching a baby infant survival skills. The pool has never been crowded, there's a lot of space and you get undivided attention. This was a big factor in opting for them over Aqua-Tots (my child was too distracted as there were so many children and so much going on). Having the restrooms and shower facilities is convenient. They also set up a changing table and small tents as an option. The entire staff is wonderful and professional- Margie, Aleena, Sophia and the instructors Jessica and Sasha.

My daughter Caitlyn has been swimming with the British Swim School since she was 15 months old. She…read moreenjoyed every single class and the experience is really no tear and no fear for her. She has learned to back float by herself for a few seconds and torpedo rollover. She is very proud that she has upgraded to be a little sea horse through the last 4 months of learning. She absolutely loves her instructor Jessica and Leena. Thank you both for taking such good care of her and make it such an enjoyable experience for her!