Shout out to Debi! She took my scared nervous child to a fish. So grateful that I found themread more

I cannot say enough good things about Aqua Buddies in Kailua, HI. Both my 4 yo and 2 yo love going…read moreto their swimming lessons each week. My 4 yo son is in his second season and is already swimming independently across the width of the pool 2x. My 2yo daughter was afraid of the pool and now loves it! We absolutely love Aileen and have been very happy with the instructors who have taught our kids. Highly recommended!

MJ is awesome!!! Our family wasn't too sure about swim lessons but after a week with MJ we are so…read moremuch more confident about our little dashing into the ocean or pool!!! She was patient and kind with our daughter and was able to communicate with her effectively, she earned her trust and boosted her confidence in the water!! Her "get safe" techniques are on point, we appreciate you MJ!!!

Our son (2) had a wonderful experience with coach MJ! Prior to his sessions he was not comfortable…read moregoing under water; he would become disoriented and very frustrated when he would sometimes take in water. After working with MJ, he still needs some convincing to get in the water but he is SO much more comfortable and confident swimming. He can use his skills to get safe (turn and find the wall) and can monkey walk for long distances. He can now hold his breath and is getting the hang of kicking and diving for rings. We really can't say enough nice things about MJ. He demeanor is patient and calm and she kept a consistent pace. She met our son's needs and adjusted course when he was struggling with a skill. We love her encouragement and how she also taught my husband and I to reinforce the skills in her sessions. Thanks coach MJ! Charlie still talks about you every day!

Tracy with Arcadia ISR came highly recommended to me by several moms at the gym... I was debating…read moreputting my son in regular swim lessons, but ended up going this route and never looked back. When I researched the ISR method, I learned that drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children under the age of four in Arizona. And while I know there is no substitute for constant supervision, ISR Self-Rescue lessons provide an extra layer of protection. My son loves the water... whenever he sees it, he wants to go in. It's beyond scary to think about if he somehow were to fall into a pool and an adult wasn't around to save him. If you really want the chills and reassurance that ISR works, check out the testimonial page here: http://www.arcadiaisr.com/testimonials.html The testimonials do not lie. Tracy is fabulous. While it's an investment of both time and money, it's so worth it. Just a few weeks in and my 22 month old son can float and swim to the side of the pool - it's pretty amazing! When Yelp allows us to post videos, I'll do so here... In the meantime, if you are looking at swim lessons / survival class for a child 6 months to 6 years old, I highly recommend ISR!

It's a waste of money and torture for your child. First they charge you a "Registration Fee"…read moreof over $ 100,- What service do they provide for that money ??? Total Nonsense and a ripoff. Then it's $ 80 a week for 10 minute classes. (cash. credit cards are only accepted for the registration fee) All what your child learns is to roll onto the back and float for a few seconds. After that it will drown if nobody comes to help. We have not seen one single child who enjoyed the classes, they all started to cry as soon as they saw the pool. Of course, their video only shows amazing pictures of babies under the water. The main purpose of these courses is to create revenue, the child will not learn to swim or to survive if it falls into an unattended pool. Even worse: It creates a false idea that the baby is safe around water. Take your child to real swimming lessons at the age of 4 years, that is the age recommended by pediatrics. The ISR course won't help your child to learn to swim faster - save your money.

I have been a member for a few months now, and I LOVE it! I like how the weight room is not as…read morecrowded as other gyms like 24 Hour. No need to wait for cardio equipment or weights. And because it's more of an older crowd, it's way less intimidating. I also like that they have a pool, because I can get a work out in while my sons are at their swim lessons. The vibe here is very low key and relaxing. The staff is very friendly and they have a variety of group classes. The facility is well maintained and clean, and there is free parking!

Nice to have this facility in Kailua. Great place for families. Friendly staff. Exercise equipment…read moreavailable and babysitting available while you exercise. Also swim classes for children and babies. Conveniently located and adequate parking on site.

We've loved our experience here! Kara, the owner, is incredibly skilled -- I would trust her with a…read morenewborn. She took the time to assess exactly where my toddler was skill-wise and immediately started building his confidence in the water. We've also had the opportunity to work with Alice as well, and our son really liked her. I really appreciate the tips they give us to practice at home, and the scheduling model is a lifesaver for working parents. Being able to book 1:1 classes throughout the week, including evenings, makes it so easy when you work a 9-5. Highly recommend for anyone looking for thoughtful, personalized swim instruction!

I have just set up swimming lessons for my grandson with Ola Loa. The cost is $290 +$25 fee for 9…read morelessons, 15 minutes each. A bit costly but hopefully they are worth it. The only thing I didnt care for was that each lesson is at different locations. I will definetly post how our lessons went!

Brandon is such an amazing coach! He did 1:1 sessions with my 4yo and 7yo boys and they both…read morelearned so much. He's so patient and works so well with kids of all ages. He catered his lesson to their own individual skill and comfort level in the water so they didn't feel scared or intimidated at all. We will absolutely book more lessons with him when we are back on the island! I highly recommend him for any swim lessons your family may need!

We have had the privilege of working with Brandon for the past four years during our annual…read moreHawaiian vacation, and we truly cannot say enough great things about him. He has coached both of our daughters -- now 4 and 7 -- and the transformation has been remarkable. Both girls started with a real fear of the water, and Brandon had such a natural, thoughtful way of gently pushing them forward at just the right pace. He always seemed to know exactly what each of them needed to build confidence without feeling overwhelmed. Thanks to Brandon, both girls are now water safe, have learned to swim, and continue to improve their strokes every year. But what really sets him apart is that he makes every single lesson genuinely fun. These are kids on vacation -- there are a million other things competing for their attention -- and yet they look forward to their lessons with him every time. That truly says it all. If you are looking for a swim instructor who is skilled, patient, creative, and just wonderful with kids, Brandon is your person. We feel so lucky to have found him and cannot imagine our trips to Hawaii without him!

Deb was absolutely amazing! She was very patient with our son and really took the time to…read morecarefully teach him. She was very knowledgable and even took the time to teach us some practices to use at home. We are very grateful to have had Deb as a teacher and will most definitely be bringing our second son in the future as well as doing refresher courses.

Finally got around to reviewing our ISR experience! My then 2 1/2 year took ISR lessons with Audrey…read morefrom Oct 2017-Nov. I originally emailed Deb and she was quick to give me info about herself, how many students she and Audrey had taught. Deb had a 4 month waitlist at the time and so we decided to go with Audrey and she was awesome. I felt like she knew what she was doing and was well-trained. She worked well with our son and was very relaxed. She was always on time. Our son progressed nicely and it was totally worth the money. He's now 3 and loves going to the pool and is very comfortable and has maintained his ISR skills with what Audrey taught us the last day. We would've done refresher courses with her but sadly we moved to CA!

My girls really love this swim program. The school's head, Kathy, and the other ladies that teach…read moreare experienced, nurturing, and make swimming fun. The Le Jardin pool is a nice saltwater heated pool - bonus - and class sizes are small. My older daughter progressed from lessons to swim club, which is a longer session with a few more kids and they work on different strokes. Swimming is the one enrichment activity my kids never drag their feet on attending thanks to Island Swim School!

Island swim school is disorganized, unstructured not for children who are actually trying to learn…read moreto swim. they can teach babies to float but little else. There is no level scale for progress, no milestones for kids, no skill assessments in writing or communication with parents and I have only observed yelling at kids in the pool or punishing young children unfairly. We immediately changed a new swim school and on day 1 was handed a list of skills that would be achieved in that level including a list of the skills that would be achieved in the next level. .. mind blown. Island Swim School is borderline destructive to any young swimmer hoping to advance (rather than just get 30 minutes of splashing around

I am so grateful for all the help, training, and one on one attention I received from my teacher,…read moretutors and all the staff. It helps me build up my skills in math, reading and writing. I like the people and atmosphere at Ready Set Grow. I really like this program and would recommend it to anyone.