TSM Aquatics

(93 reviews)

Awesome place to swim! Reasonable rates especially for Santa Monica residents. Have also taken…read moreadult classes and they are pretty descent. Above all, super clean and well organized

The staff are friendly, the facilities are clean and well maintained, the rates are very reasonable…read moreand the water aerobics classes are fun. I've met some very smart and kind people here, and it's family friendly.

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One with the Water

(11 reviews)

oh my gosh we love them SO much. Our 6 year old has a genetic deletion as well as an autism…read morediagnosis, I can just gush about how kind and caring as sweet they are with her. she LOVES to go swimming and asks about it all the time!! I can't recommend them enough.

We receive swimming lessons through the regional center, and Souri from One With Water has been…read moreamazing with my son. She's patient, professional, and great with kids with autism. It did take a few months and a lot of follow-up before we were assigned an instructor, but once Souri started coming weekly, it's been a 5-star experience. Be patient -- it's worth the wait!

We specialize in special needs swimming lessons

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Head Above Water

(20 reviews)

2.1 mi

We had a very enjoyable experience working with Kate, the owner. She is very patient and positive…read moreand makes learning how to swim fun. I like the one on one class as opposed to group classes. Her pool is always clean and I always felt very comfortable that Kate was in control and my child was safe with her. Her policy is very straightforward and uncomplicated when it comes to cancelling for sickness etc which makes it another big plus for a busy mom.

We found Head Above Water a few years ago and instantly felt that we found a gem of a swim school…read more Both my kids learned how to swim with them and my older daughter now knows four different strokes! I loved that they evolved their instructions with my kids' age. Andrew was very playful and patient and made my kids comfortable in the water when they were younger. And later, Giles taught them to focus on improving their strokes. My kids always looked forward to swim classes.

Our gorgeous West LA Pool is located in the Mar Vista area and is open Mon-Sun from 9am-6pm for private swim lessons.

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KidSwim

(67 reviews)

2.4 mi

Good instructors-…read more But the office....bad in returning clients inquiries...heard it from our friends that I recommended them too as well...I thought it was just us. This rating is only for the way the office handles their potential clients. But so far, happy with our instructor last year---let's see this year.

What a great experience! When searching for swim lessons I was hesitant because my little one is so…read moreyoung (9 months). But I was reassured once speaking and meeting with our amazing instructor Matthew. He called before the sessions to go over details, answering any and all questions. He had great positive energy and worked great with the infants. We loved our instructor so much we signed up for another round of sessions!!! Thank you kid swim for getting us your number one man Matthew.

Mar Vista instructor: Valentine

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1:1 offered in lessons in Cheviot Hills.

H2O Swim Team

(20 reviews)

H2O Swim Team has been one of the best investments I've ever made for my child. The coaches are…read morevery professional, friendly, and they teach the kids extremely well. My daughter absolutely loves being there. She even wants to train seven days a week before her swimming lessons start! We tried many other activities before, including ballet, martial arts, and even private swim lessons at the YMCA, but after a couple of months she usually didn't want to continue. With H2O Swim Team, it's completely different. She is excited to go every time, and you can really see her confidence and skills improving. In my opinion, it's one of the best activities for children in Santa Monica. I only wish we had discovered it sooner.

H20 is where my son has learned to love swimming. He's been advancing here over the past year and a…read morehalf from someone who could barely swim a lap of freestyle to now competing in swim meets in every stroke! They offer private classes and small groups for beginners while their more advanced groups are still small to get extra attention.

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Hall Swim Academy

4.9

(94 reviews)

5.5 mi

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!!

Barbara and her team, in our case, Coach Anna, have been great teachers. The personal approach and…read morecare they take with the kids is wonderful. We've been with them for almost 2.5 years and our kiddo, who's now 7, went from zero swimming ability, to swimming across the pool, in both directions, in multiple styles! Our kiddo is always excited to go to his lessons, and his confidence in the pool, and our comfort as parents with him in the water, is a direct result of everything he's taken from his lessons here. Highly recommend!

Swimmers love our Hall Swim Academy instructors!

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Mar Vista 2 pool near Palms Blvd. and Beethoven St.

Collins & Katz Family YMCA

Clean facilities and really friendly staff. This gym also has many different classes and…read moreexperiences to offer.

Parking is ridiclous! How dare they charge you to park in that terrible lot that you can't get in…read moreand out of when it's busy. Staff is rude and dismissive. Lobby smelled as if there was a gas leak for a week when I mentioned it to the annoyed woman at the desk, without looking up at me, she said I don't smell anything got up and walked away.

6/4/25 Cool Down

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Swim with Heart

(17 reviews)

Swim With Heart is, in all honesty, the best swim program in Santa Monica. It is a swim program…read morededicated to teaching kids with special needs how to swim, and I have seen first hand how it has changed the lives of so many "lil' sharkies' (the team mascot is a shark). I have witness children timidly coming to the pool, and then lighting up with such huge personalities while they are in the water. Coach Mikey and her staff pay such close attention to these swimmers - they make sure that these little sharks learn how to swim with ease, confidence, and perfect form too! I personally swam on the SWH Masters team - I was one of Mikeys first Master Swimmers when she started the program in 2012. I am a seasoned swimmer (have been swimming since age 8) and swimming with SWH Masters is hands down the best and greatest swim team experience. Our swim practices are fun and we are always laughing and enjoying our swim sets (Don't get me wrong, we still worked hard in our sets, but we finished each practice with a smile). Coach Mikey is truly a beautiful person inside and out, she changes lives and empowers children to believe in themselves while also making their bodies stronger through swimming. These kids are always having fun in their lessons, and when they step onto the pool deck they literally jump for joy when they see Coach Mikey. The facility they swim out of, Santa Monica College, has a two beautiful pools - one is olympic sized, and the other is a smaller lap pool, but is heated and so awesome. You will love it!

Anyone who wants/needs TLC to learn how to swim needs to take advantage of this wonderful…read moreorganization.

Both instructors teaching 2 kids. 3 is behind. 4th is swimming alone by them.

Back to him STILL talking!

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Her back to the kid.

Lil' Guppies Swim School

4.6

(19 reviews)

3.6 mi

worse scheduling and terrible communication. would not recommend for swim lessons. Took 4 months to…read morefulfill 10 swim lessons. My child still doesn't know how to swim. waste of money for $70 per class for group sessions.

Amy (the director) is super helpful and she went out of her way to find a time that was working for…read moreus. We had one lesson with Shawn and immediately decided to sign up for 16 more... Shawn is such a great coach. He's engaging, calm and poised. He seamlessly redirect kids to stay on task and find fun and goal-driven activities. He really pushes the limits of what kids can do, while being reassuring and supportive. Just awesome coach and director!

We've got your back! Especially during covid. All instructors wear masks and/or face shields when teaching.

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Summer promo!!

CC Swim Academy

(8 reviews)

2.8 mi

Women-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

My four and a half year old daughter went from being scared to dunk her head to swimming on her own…read morefor the width of the pool in the matter of a few weeks. We did a couple days of the immersive class with her and after the second day she was laughing and loving every second with teacher Jackie. She loved it so much that after the end of the four day immersive classes (45minute 1:1s) she wanted to keep doing classes. So we signed her up for a few more 1:1s once a week. After a couple more of them, she was jumping off the deep end, floating, swimming back to the ledge and pulling herself out all by herself. The patience and joy teacher Jackie brought was worth every penny!

We love CC Swim Academy! Our older son did months of lessons at another facility and would never…read moreput his head underwater. It was torture going there week after week seeing other kids advance and our guy stay at level 1. We took a big break from lessons until we found CC Swim Academy and Ali in particular, who is a fantastic instructor. Now, with two little ones, 5 and 3, we dove headfirst into lessons and they both progressed so quickly. Ali has taught them the building blocks of swimming and it was amazing to watch. They've now learned so much and Ali has made them really comfortable in the water. They jump in the pool, do flips, go on water slides, etc. All things that take confidence they learned from Ali.

Student finishing up bringing all the sharks to the rings!

Student practice swimming safely by floating on his back

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Annenberg Community Beach House

4.4

(234 reviews)

2.3 mi

Annenberg Community Beach House has a great location and concept, but our experience was mixed. I…read morecame here with my daughter hoping for a relaxing afternoon of sun and pool time, and while it has potential, there were several limitations that made it less enjoyable than expected. Timing really matters here. It is best to come during off hours if you want any chance of getting a lounge chair to set your belongings down or take a break. When it is busy, seating is very limited and can get crowded quickly. The pool itself is not ideal for young children or anyone expecting a gradual entry. There is no graded or zero-depth entrance. Instead, you enter via a ladder directly into about four feet of water, with a rope separating this area from the deeper section. This setup may be fine for confident swimmers, but it felt less family-friendly than anticipated. Conversely, if you are looking to swim laps, this is not a lap pool. It is purely recreational. The changing and bathroom area is very open, and the showers offer no privacy. The shower water was also quite cold, which was not especially comfortable, particularly for kids. If you are expecting enclosed changing rooms or warm showers, this may be disappointing. Parking is public street parking only, paid at meters, which adds another layer of planning and cost. Overall, while the beach house is in a beautiful spot and can be enjoyable under the right circumstances, the lack of amenities, limited seating, and less-than-ideal pool and changing facilities make it hard to fully relax or recommend, especially for families with young children.

Cardboard Yacht Regatta at Annenberg Beach house pool What a…read moredelight. You make a cardboard boat and enter contest race at the pool annually

Pool deck/access to locker rooms

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Santa Monica Swim Center

(93 reviews)

Awesome place to swim! Reasonable rates especially for Santa Monica residents. Have also taken…read moreadult classes and they are pretty descent. Above all, super clean and well organized

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The Electric Voyage - Marina Del Rey

What a perfect afternoon out on the Marina. This experience was literally turnkey. Our boat arrived…read moreon the dot at our scheduled departure time. We were given a quick overview of the boat mechanics and safety equipment and boating etiquette. The boat was fully stocked with soft drinks and a phenomenal charcuterie that we were able to arrange as an "add on" and decorated for our friends birthday. This was a seamless and top notch experience. Adriana and her team clearly know what they are doing and are completely dialed in to make your day putting around the Marina as effortless as possible. You will not be sorry and should not hesitate to book your trip with The Electric Voyage.

Electric Voyage accomodated us on short notice with smiles and a beautiful boat. I can't give them…read morecredit for the perfect weather, but they absolutely gave us the perfect environment to enjoy it in. We've never cruised Marina Del Rey before, it's Great!

Dad birthday event

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Sundream Rentals

4.9

(38 reviews)

30.8 mi

The nicest staff, great deals, and a fantastic, budget-friendly way to enjoy a beautiful day!…read more Definitely a hidden gemand must do!

Loved this place. It was fun, easy to navigate and the whole process was smooth. None of us fell in…read morethe water. The harbor is safe and the boats were slow and alert so it was safe when we brought our kids. We got two hours and I purchased the sunset time so the water was absolutely beautiful. It was calm. It did not lead out into the ocean so there was no nonsense lol. I'll be back

You can get a boat or kayak

Gorgeous view

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Santa Monica Music Camp

If you are serious about your child's music education and are contemplating this camp, please read…read moreon. We had been excitedly about the Santa Monica Music Camp for my almost 6 year-old son, but the reality turned out to be far different from what was advertised. Before the camp, we as parents were asked to complete a form to indicate the child's instrument. I selected keyboard/piano because that's what my son had been playing since he was younger, and I thought this week at the camp would be a great opportunity for him to hone his existing piano skills. However, I found out later in the week that my son had actually been playing guitar, completely different from what I had signed him up. The problem lies in non-disclosure about the switch of music instrument from their advertisement materials or pre-camp forms. In *none* of the forms does it state that your child might play a completely different instrument than the one that the parent had indicated. I wrote to the director but received no response. One staff told me "whatever instrument the child wants to play, they can play that." One staff member pointed to the language on the website that the child can experience all sorts of instrument as the reason that they don't need to inform parents if the child switches the instrument than the one for which the parent had signed the child up. The staff do not ensure that each child plays 3 hours of music, as advertised: What drew us to this place is that on the advertisement, it states "your child will enjoy playing music 3 hours". This sounded incredible since many of us parents needed to cajole our kid to practice their instruments at home. But, what one staff member informed me was that, "if you child does not feel like playing the instrument, we don't make them play the instrument." Okay, I understand that it can be difficult to encourage a reluctant child to play an instrument, but there seems to be general lack of effort to encourage reluctant children to engage, to actual play music. I was told that if the child walks away during rehearsal, the staff will just let the child walk away and do other things. When I asked, "then it is possible that they could learn nothing because they are not practicing?" The staff responded, "Ma'am, this is a camp. If you want your child to learn something, you should sign up for our individual lessons." I was dismayed at the attitude of the staff member who kept emphasizing that this is a *camp*, effectively asking me to not have much expectation of what my child would learn from the music camp. It seems that they do not pay much attention to the learning objectives of the campers, unless we sign up for individual lessons. Recital: The music camp touts itself for the end-of-the-week recital. However, you need to be aware that your child might not be in the recital. First of all, no audience is allowed at the recital. Second, after the recital, along with the videos of the recital that the staff sends out, the staff email states that "If your child is not featured in the instrument recital, it is because THEY made the personal decision to opt out. We did not want to force any kids to participate if they did not want to." This needs to be made transparent and known to the parents *before* the recital and in the advertisement materials. Other things that I wished I had known before signing up for Santa Monica music camp: --Early care and late care/ AM-PM care (before 9 and after 3pm) It currently costs $10/hour. Sounds great and affordable. However, early and late care is literally TV-care! They have a large television area where the TV is on with a bunch of seats around it. And I see the early care kids all sitting around the television, with little engagement from the staff. Late care? Same thing. It should be renamed "TV-care." --General level of disorganization: The school makes a binder for every child. My child's binder was missing the first day, and no one knows what happened to it. I was promised that his re-made binder would have music sheets in it. However, the whole week went by without any music sheets. Overall, the reality is a far cry from the advertisement. Unfortunately, my son did not learn much from this experience. Even though it was one week, it was one week of precious time lost. If you have a child on the younger side (5,6,7), I do not recommend this camp for the reasons above. They seems to be understaffed to teach the instruments, and some (not all) staff do not seem to have the motivation to help re-direct the younger children. There were some staff member who tried to address my concerns, such as David, which I appreciate. However, there were other staff members who unfortunately do not have any expectations or goals for our children.

My son has been going to Santa Monica Music Camp for the last 3 years and loves it. He doesn't…read morewant to do any other camps. They have so much fun playing their music and learning theory in a fun and relaxed environment. They really get to enjoy learning music and playing their instruments without the stress and pressure of school. He is already looking forward to going again this summer. I love the added bonus of him getting so much extra Cello practice in. I barely have to bug him to practice over the summer! I highly recommend this camp if you have a child interested in music.

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Tongva Park

4.3

(153 reviews)

1.2 mi

Amazing park with Summer Concerts. This is a really nice…read morevenue and if you're in the area, such as going to Chez Jay Restaurant or the Santa Monica pier you should definitely check it out. Excellent . If you're in the area, I definitely would check this out. It's very close to the Santa Monica pier

We visited this park as part of an event with Active SGV. I loved how the environment was so…read moreserene, clean, and well manicured. We were there in the early mid-morning and listened to a talk about the watershed preservation. I was impressed with how clean everything was and most especially the restroom. They were super clean, well maintained, and well lit. Me and my daughter felt safe. I was surprised to note that when we returned later in the day that there is an attendant available to answer questions or provide support. This place is a winner in my book.

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Welcome to Tongva Park.

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Westside Swim Lessons

4.2

(10 reviews)

Andrea is a great teacher. She is calm and kind. My daughter and I took lessons with her when my…read moredaughter was 6 years old. She helped her feel comfortable and had fun with some dive toys. My daughter wanted to go back every week for the lessons. I enjoyed my lessons with her as well. Andrea is flexible and easygoing. The pool is heated and the water feels good. There is a nice restroom to change.

Great lessons. I was a bad swimmer before. I could barely doggy paddle…read more But after about 8 lessons I was able to complete a triathlon. A 400m swim in the ocean. I couldn't have completed the event which I had on my bucket list for a long time. Now I have done 6 triathlons and I owe it all to them for helping me start a new passion In life

Swimphi Westchester

3.7

(3 reviews)

Poor communication, rude communication, unclear communication, policies that will guarantee that…read moreyou end up spending money on lessons you will never receive. Classes are $60/lesson once a week. Never miss a lesson and pray they show up, because even when they don't show up, corporate will blame you! I have the emails to prove it! Let's just add that after 2 months of lessons, my son is not anywhere close to being a strong swimmer, and he knew how to swim before we signed up for lessons. Go through LMU instead, I wish I had!

Since attending Swimphi I have learned the basic of swimming and more. The staff is professional,…read morecommunicative, and patient. I definitely would recommend Swimphi for adult swimming lessons!

SwimSCAAPE

4.7

(12 reviews)

I am thrilled to share our experience with Coach Kelly, my son's swimming instructor. From the very…read morefirst lesson, her patience and professionalism stood out, creating a nurturing environment where my son felt comfortable to learn and grow. Her teaching style is incredibly effective, blending fun with structured lessons that keep my son engaged and motivated. I've watched him progress remarkably under her guidance, overcoming challenges and building confidence in the water. Moreover, it's evident how much my son loves her as an instructor; he looks forward to each lesson with excitement. It's not just about technique for her; she fosters a genuine love for swimming that will last a lifetime. I cannot recommend Coach Kelly highly enough! She has truly made a positive impact on my son's swimming journey, and we are so grateful for her dedication and expertise.

My daughter has been with SwimSCAAPE for a few years now. I have nothing but gratitude for them…read more Her instructor kelly, has been so amazing and supportive of my daughter. My daughter has made huge progress in her swimming. I'm amazed just seeing how much she knows. She doesn't hesitate to show off her skills any chance she gets! Kelly is always on time and ready to work! She keeps an open communication. She's very welcoming also! She makes my daughter feel comfortable and safe. She makes sessions fun. My daughter is always excited to go to her sessions.

Glide Swim School

(4 reviews)

Lexi is simply the best. My family and I are so grateful for her!…read moreOur daughter (who is autistic and non verbal) had a bad experience at another swim school. Lexi made her so comfortable since the first session. My daughter is always looking forward to swim class and she always leaves the class so happy. Thank you!

Lexi has been absolutely amazing with my 4 and 6 year old! In just a few lessons she has both of…read morethem starting to swim on their own, and I'm completely confident that she'll be able to get them the rest of the way there! As a swim instructor Lexi is amazingly patient, encouraging, and completely attuned to their comfort level and ability. She has been able to challenge them in such a gentle and effective way ...prior to lessons, neither one of them had even put their face in the water, and now they'll happily jump into the pool. I highly recommend Lexi to anyone who wants to get their child swimming!

Dolphinsgate aquatics

4.7

(3 reviews)

This swim class is for kids and parents together. We took…read moreour daughter there when she was 9 months old, but there were several children who were as young as 3 months old. The class is simply magic. Constantia, the owner is the purest 'baby whisperer' we've ever met. Parents cradle their babies in the saline-based pool (a nice warm temperature) and little by little they get comfortable paddling and keeping themselves afloat, or holding themselves up along the edges. There is a wonderful song everyone sings at the beginning of class which has the effect of bringing everyone together. This is the best of 'Venice good vibes', and before you know it, your baby is a comfortable little dolphin.

There are not many options for baby swim classes and we've been doing this for awhile since my…read moredaughter was 6 months. Sessions run usually 6 weeks sometimes 4 depending on the owner Constantia's schedule, for 6 week it's $222. To get into a session you must attend orientation where you meet Constantia and she asks about your delivery etc then bring a check to sign up for a time slot. Classes run 45 mins the Sat class is highly coveted took us about 4 months in to get into one. Availability is based on who continues. Age is as young as you are comfortable to 2.5/3. The class is baby led so it's not instructional like make your child do this etc it teaches you to breathe and really have your child acclimate to the water. In turn as Your child gets more and more comfortable he or she will grow in skill. A loves it every weekend she kicks and swims and at 18 months she started going underwater. She loves the rain and now runs and jumps into the pool no fear at all.

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(18 reviews)

Coach Sara is upbeat and inspiring with the kids. Both our recreational gymnast and our competitive…read moregymnast enjoy working with Coach Sara to refine current skill and build foundational strength for the skills they are trying to achieve. Coach Sara approaches her work with safety in mind and also pushes kids to achieve when they are ready. Something unique about Coach Sara is her knowledge of the body, and how to build strength in the right ways when working towards back walkover, back handspring, etc. she does not cut corners for the sake of gaining skills. She plays the long term game. Lastly, the kids look forward to working with her every week!

Jumping Gym and Coach Sara was a wonderful find! My daughter was so eager to learn gymnastics but…read morewas a bit fearful. Sara really knew how to coax the best out of her and get her to overcome her fears. She assesses her students and really knows how to speak to kids. Sara helped my daughter master the splits and finally learn how to do that elusive cartwheel! FINALLY! Thank you Sara!

East2West Athletics

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We love Coach Michelle! My son River has been taking lessons from her for 2 years now (he's 2 1/2)…read moreand she is THE BEST! So kind, patient, and just so good at teaching kids how to swim. We've recommended her to several friends who all love her as well. So grateful we found her!

Coach Michelle is a true professional. Super personable person who takes great care of our baby's…read moresafety while making everything as fun as possible. Our baby was crying and scared of water in the first class, but our baby learned to dive underwater, climb up and climb down the Pool ledge safely, while learning to swim and clean up the swim toys at the end. Our class was Saturday mornings & the class was held in a heated pool in the residential area near Santa Monica College, so that the parking was no problem. We did 8 weekly classes, and our class was attended by 2 to 5 babies per one coach, depending on the week. Overall, we all enjoyed our classes & we definitely recommend Coach Michelle!!

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