Took my 2.5 year old for his first swimming lesson this past week. Big Blue just opened in…read morecranberry township within the past month. Upon entering I was greeted by the general manager who gave me a quick tour and told me all about how our lesson would go. There are several dressing rooms, cubbies to keep belongings while in the lesson, disposable wet bags, and a little play area for kids waiting for their turn for a lesson. The pools are separated into lanes based on a child's class level. The entry way/seating area for parents and the pool is separated by glass so parents can watch with ease while not being in the pool area. My child was in the youngest baby class since this was his first lesson and therefore I was required to get into the pool with him. We had a great time and he had a great first lesson. His teacher was kind and kept things moving on a tight schedule, but there was still time to accomplish everything necessary for the lesson. I was impressed by the scheduling and promptness of the lessons so that kids were in and out on time for the next class. During the lesson my child was taught to put a "balloon" in his mouth (hold his breath) and to blow bubbles in the water. He was taught safe ways to enter and exit the pool. Parents were taught various holds that would allow for their child to explore the water in safe ways. Kids were encouraged to begin learning how to float on their backs, how to get to the wall and hold on, and were taught very introductory swimming, by pushing off from the wall with the help of a parent. After the lesson we were able to get out, rinse out in the shower that's right off the pool (soap dispensers have baby shampoo/wash in them), and then make our way to the dressing room to change. My son loved every minute and we are excited to come back! The pool and pool room were very comfortably warm which made getting into the pool easy. Leaving the pool into the changing area was freezing though. Haha! Overall a great experience and so glad to have a swim school closer to home!

10/10! My wife and I accidentally booked our child's lesson at the wrong location and the…read moreincredible staff the Cranberry Big Blue swim school was still able to get him in and help us out! The class for children just learning how to swim was very helpful and a great introduction for our child. Everyone is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable! Thanks so much, Cranberry Big Blue!

Nice local, family friendly, community poolread more

Parker has been great with all 3 kids, who have a wide range of comfort and skill levels. He is…read moreworking with the eldest to improve her breaststroke and butterfly, and is helping the younger two solidify their basic freestyle swimming and gain confidence in the water.

I love Dream Big Swim Academy. They are the ONLY nationally accredited swim school in the area…read more There are parents who travel an hour each way for lessons with Dream Big. The staff and management are very well trained and have dedicated lesson plans specific for each child. The do private lessons for children, special needs, and adults. Both of my children have learned water safety and survival skills. We will always go to Dream Big!

Dream Big has been nothing short of an awesome experience for my family as my 2 year old daughter…read moreparticipates. With her fearlessness of water, it's crucial that she obtains the basic knowledge and skill to be safe and Dream Big has provided exactly that!

We have been proud members of Goldfish Swim School - Wexford for around 9 years, and I truly can't…read moresay enough good things about them. All three of my children (ages 4, 7, and 12) take lessons here, and my two youngest started at Goldfish as soon as they were able--at just 4 months old. Goldfish has truly been part of our family for most of their lives. My two oldest are now in Swim Force, their highest level, where they swim the length of the pool instead of the width--a fantastic introduction to swim teams and more advanced swimming. The instructors are wonderful with children and focus on the specific skills each child needs to move up. Class sizes are very manageable, so kids receive meaningful instruction and individual attention. Goldfish has quite literally watched my kids grow up, and I love knowing they are learning important life skills in such a positive, encouraging environment. I highly recommend Goldfish to any family looking for a supportive, high-quality swim program.

My kids say the classes are fun. The instructors make the classes fun and support the kids' enough…read morethat they really progress week to week or at least other week. My child at 7, was one of the few kids in her summer camp that passed the deep water test on the first try. A great result from all the swim classes at goldfish!

Our daughter has been enrolled at Goldfish Swim School in Fox Chapel since she was just four months…read moreold. We initially received a complimentary month of lessons from a card in the hospital and decided to give it a try. Two years later (she is now 2 years 2 months), we're still here and couldn't be happier with our experience. Goldfish has helped her develop confidence, comfort, and important water safety skills from an early age. She's never afraid of the water and genuinely looks forward to her lessons each week. We've been so impressed by the consistency, structure, and warm environment the instructors create. The staff is professional, friendly, and wonderful with young children. We're excited to continue watching her grow in the program and highly recommend Goldfish Swim School Fox Chapel to any family looking for quality swim instruction.

My 9 month old had his first swim lesson recently and LOVED it!…read more There's plenty of seating for you to watch your child's lesson. The instructors were great with my son, sang songs, and made it really fun for him. Most importantly, there were a ton of lifeguards and instructors in and around the pool. All of the areas were really clean which I appreciate too. The staff is super helpful, they explained how everything works and gave a full tour. They have changing rooms, hair dryers, a swimsuit dryer, snack shop, and retail store.

Its a very nice, clean and friendly facility with great equipment and a variety of fitness…read moreactivities.

I have been a member of Healthtrax for many years, but sadly they are closing on May 24th 2019. I…read morelearned a few days ago that Spencer Family YMCA is honoring those of us that were paid up at Healthtrax (my membership goes till September). I stopped in today, took a tour of the facility, and joined. The place is a lot smaller than H-Trax, and doesn't have as many amenities, but it is very clean, and the employees are friendly. So far so good. I will write more after I have had a few more workouts ... Cheers!

It's a 5 Star YMCA because it is very well maintained and the staff is very professional and nice…read more It's a great place to bring your children for activities in a safe place. The pool is really large and they have swimming lessons for children. They also have a gym for lifting and cardio plus a basketball court. They also have activities for seniors. "5 Stars"

Amazing pool. Great facility. Our time was ruined by some ridiculous rule saying our child could…read morenot use a pair of goggles with a nose pocket. When I asked about the rule, they said that the rule is there because they are not safe and can let water into the mask. WHAT! Silly rule that makes no sense. The goggles are safe and sold and used everywhere, but the YMCA disagrees for some reason. Wish we could say we would be back, but no chance with this ridiculousness.