I was a member for an entire year at this wonderful Y. I took many classes there. I swim indoors in…read morethe winter. I swam outdoors in the summer. I sat and talked with people when they had coffee out front and all my interactions with staff were wonderful. I know I will definitely be back as a member sometime soon.

I write this review after a prolonged and deeply disheartening experience with The Y in Pasadena…read more(including the YMCA of Central Maryland) involving exclusion, account deletion, and a troubling lack of transparency. As a father and legal guardian, I was denied meaningful participation in my son's summer camp experience. I'm a disabled veteran recovering from my second surgery this year, yet I remain actively involved, having volunteered over 120 hours at my son's school and coached his youth sports teams in limited capacities. In June 2025, I respectfully offered to volunteer, noting my Red Cross certification, active background checks (AACPS, Fort Meade CYS), and educational credentials. I received no response. Instead, I was quietly blocked from my son's records, my account was deleted without warning, and I was denied updates, even after repeatedly confirming my legal rights. Over six weeks, I made multiple good-faith efforts to resolve the issue. I sent documentation, explained my guardianship status, and asked for access to be restored. I was ignored. Only after some pro se legal escalation did YMCA legal counsel finally respond, but still, no resolution or response was offered. This wasn't just poor customer service. It reflected a systemic disregard for parental rights and transparency. For someone like me, a Black father to a mixed-race child and a veteran navigating medical recovery and legal barriers, it felt personal and a violation of my parental rights. As of today, September 3, 2025, my responses remain unanswered and my accounts and access to my son remain severed, despite formerly being a paying member. If you're a parent, especially one in a unique family situation, I urge you to advocate for your place in your child's life. Institutions should never get to decide how involved a loving, responsible parent is allowed to be. We all deserve better.

We've been taking our 14 month old to the mommy and me classes for a couple of months now and we've…read morereally enjoyed it. The classes are simple and do a good job at introducing her to the water. The facility is a bit old and outdated but it serves its purpose and the classes are reasonably priced. The staff is always warm and welcoming!

Great place highly recommend. Very understanding about real life issue and make time to help…read morescheduling issues. This is right down the road with a great location and great staff.

Do not use Very disappointed…read more Asked for refund of following months payment they take the money quickly to lock you in They are all about taking the money I would not use this company They are not helpful Hard to get hold of and not very pleasant. Very helpful when you are setting up them they are not

My 8 month old daughter started taking survival swim lessons at 5 months old and she learned so…read moremuch already! We love them and all the instructors have been patient and wonderful. We've done classes with 3 different instructors and we liked each one. At 8 months old, our daughter can already float on her back for a few seconds! I also appreciate that they're very honest about her skill level. She leveled up within 2 weeks. We have already recommended this company to all of our parent friends and the ones who signed up also ended up liking this program.

I don't want to write this review based on the improvement of my swim time. What they offer is much…read moremore than improving your time. But let's just say I'm hitting swim speeds that I never thought possible. And I've been swimming for 15 years as an adult. But what I love is the community and support given to swimmers of all levels for all types of races. Thanks to Traci and her team across the mighty Chesapeake Bay and now I'm heading to the bosphorus straits in Turkey.

This swim class is like swim team lessons. Coach Traci is wonderful with the kids and provides a…read morevery positive environment. Highly recommend for fitness and to learn/develop strokes.

The small class sizes and great instructors have made all the difference. 10/10 recommend, this…read moreswim school!

From the owner: Water safety and survival skills are essential at any age, and that's why British Swim School…read moreoffers swimming lessons for babies, toddlers, kids, and adults. Located inside LA Fitness our highly-trained swimming instructors will help develop the skills and confidence of every swimmer through fun and safe lessons with patience and enthusiasm. No matter the age or skill level, British Swim School has the right program for you. Whether your child is just getting acclimated to the water or has a basic knowledge of swimming, our dedication to the "survival of the littlest" will ensure everyone can meet their specific goals.

Left multiple messages and emails (per online instructions) and no response…read more Awful staff that is always rude. Director needs to be paying attention - your staff is driving people away.

Went for open swim today (Dec 14, 2009) and had a load of fun with a local mom group. You walk in…read moreto a very clean and welcoming lobby where the receptionist is very friendly. We paid for open swim (from 11-3pm $5 adults $3 child) and head for the locker rooms. Locker rooms were a bit small but did the job. They only had the half size lockers so don't bring anything long (coats, dress). Showers were clean and had soap available. The pool was wonderful. They dedicate two lanes for "open" swim and the rest of the pool is for lap (about 4 lanes I think). At 11 it was not too busy at all and we were able to have our mommy group space enough. We were not bothered and the life guard was right there the whole time. The rest of the facility looked great too. Might have to check out their gym or therapy pool/lessons another time. They do lessons as well.

Summer swim & Dive teams are well run, great coaches and the kids love the atmosphere at the club.read more

Great place ! My son came with his Cub Scout pack for an end of summer pool party . The staff was…read morefriendly upon arrival and the life guards were very attentive . Plenty of pool space for the kids to enjoy. The club also had a playground , volleyball court and basketball court . Definitely would recommend for a family / friend gathering .

My kids had so much trouble learning how to swim at other places. FINALLY we gave British Swim…read moreSchool a try -- now swimming is their favorite activity. They not only learned how to swim, but they found a passion for swimming and a love of the water. The instructors are young and energetic, and they are incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging with the kids. After every session, they give parents feedback on how the kids are doing and what they need to improve on. They restrict the class sizes as well, so that each child gets lots of attention. 100% recommend this place! We love it.

From the owner: British Swim School offers swimming lessons for kids and adults of all ages, starting as early as 3…read moremonths. Located inside of BWI Airport Marriott, our swim school is open year-round, so you can learn to swim when you're ready and continue until you've mastered the skills. We use gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help swimmers of all levels become safer and more confident in the water. Our safe, fun, and effective teaching methods have made us the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Our confidence-building curriculum and small group swimming classes provide a consistent format and structure with one-on-one attention for each swimmer. Private swimming lessons are subject to availability.

I really love this location. Goldfish stands out from other swim schools for a variety of reasons…read more I've tried two other swim schools near by and this is definitely my preferred school. New students get a goldfish bag and t-shirt for free. The tshirt, i use for what my kid changes into after class and the bag if to keep all my kids swim stuff. They have plenty of individual changing rooms so you aren't in a bathroom changing with everyone and their mom. The changing rooms are clean, spacious, has a bench, hooks and a lock. They have individual family bathrooms. They have showers in the pool area to rinse off after class. They have mirrors and hair dryers. They have a spacious waiting area with enough seats. They have cubbies, a fish tank, a play area/book nook/photo booth and coloring pages for kids waiting, and sell swim supplies. The location is always clean, staff super friendly and helpful, and when you call you can reach a person. As far as the classes, the teachers are super great and informative about progress. They give you skill updates after every class. I've seen my kid progress in a month. They are kind and friendly to the kids and I haven't noticed as much turn over as thr other locations. Making up a missed class is made easy in comparison to other locations. My favorite part... they have an app!! Everything about your kids progress, class, the location and even payments is found in the app. It makes it soooo easy. Super user friendly. I'm very happy with this swim school and will definitely keep my kid here.

I've been counting down the days until I could sign my youngest up for her first swim classes. We…read morechose Goldfish Swim School - Waugh Chapel from a few recommendations and its location. I was excited that I could sign up for a same day class and the location did not disappoint. The initial front desk assistant was super friendly and the teacher was amazing as well. With my daughter being 1, we were in a small class and the teacher to student ratio was perfect. The class was the perfect timeframe and just the right time and sequence of exercises that kept my daughter engaged and excited. My only reason for removing 1 star is that I felt as if we could have received a little more instruction with the initial interaction. It was our first class and after finishing our lesson, I was instant it was an entire area of showers w/ shower gel, a hair drying station, the machine to dry bathing suits, etc. I was only told there was a section of bathrooms. So that'd be my only recommendation. Provide more instruction... a complete overview of amenities to first timers. Beyond that we had an amazing time and can't wait for our next class!