Aqua-Tots Swim School

(6 reviews)

2.4 mi

Fabulous swim program! The teachers are knowledgeable and fun, and your kids spend the entire time…read morein the water swimming instead of sitting on the wall waiting for their turn to practice a skill. My kids have grown SO much (and so quickly!) in their swim skills and confidence as a result! Pricing is very reasonable as well!

The instructor was great. She was patient with my child but firm enough to keep him focused and on…read moretask which is not always easy (he has ASD). My child always looks forward to his lessons! I have seen a huge improvement in his confidence level in the water and his swimming skills after just a few lessons. I am very pleased with the program!

Adult Swim Lessons taught by an U.S. Masters Learn to Swim Instructor

Mobile programs

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Aquastretch technique for athletes and chronic pain used for quick relief of pain and increasing range of motion.

Royal Swimming

4.1 mi

They are relatively new to the area, but I'm impressed! Staff is friendly, great with the kids, and…read morethey know what they are doing. Started my daughter in lessons to improve her technique and hoping she will want to transition to their swim team when she's ready. Love that it is a "one stop shop"

From the owner: We are a swim team and swim lessons program running out of Madison Heights, MI. Offering swim…read morelessons for children 6 months old and up, and swim teams from ages 4 and up. Part of the USA Swimming Association, the national governing body for competitive swimming.

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Big Blue Swim School

3.0

(4 reviews)

13.3 mi

We liked this place at first. We put him in lessons since his PT recommend it for building his low…read moremuscle tone, also to learn to swim! We signed my son up for parent/child lessons. He only did this class 3 times, then they suggest he move up already to the independent classes with no parent in the water with them. This made us nervous, as he just turned 3. He moved up, did ok at first, then had a hard time waiting his turn, and would splash around, etc. I asked if it was too soon to move him up classes, they said no. Well after only 3 classes, they banned him from the place for 3 months, and said we would have to start over in the parent/child class after the 3 month leave. The instructors have no patience, so if you have a young child who is not perfect 100% of the time, this place will kick you out. They do not work with you to make things better, or simply just move back a class. I would not recommend this place to anyone. To kick a 3 year old out and refuse to teach them to swim is horrible, for just acting like a newly 3 year old!!

My daughter has been taking lessons here for a few months and she has made a big improvement in her…read moreswim skills. The instructors are all very kind and welcoming. I can tell that her confidence has grown along with her swimming skills from taking these classes. She started in the bright blue level and has already moved up to big blue. The staff gives you updates on their progress after every lesson in the mobile app. The facility has plenty of seating to watch your swimmer and is brightly lit. There are many changing rooms, (including changing rooms with infant changing tables in them) and plastic bags for wet items. Anyone can sign up for swim lessons, from babies to adults who need help learning!

Involve caregivers at every step of their kids swimming lessons journey

Improve swimming styles and strokes techniques

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Build kids' confidence through weekly swimming lessons

Swim Happy

44.7 mi

We have been sending our 4yr old to Coach Jen and her crew for some time now. Our toddler has been…read moreafraid of water most of their life, and since meeting coach Jen, I see increased confidence in water, having more fun and enjoying themselves in the pool. We are confident in our toddlers swimming skills to play safe in the deep end of the pool. I would definitely recommend any parents trying to reach their little ones to swim give coach Jen a call

British Swim School - Dearborn Heights

4.3

(11 reviews)

13.4 mi

It's a great place! I'm 26 and I decided now to start taking…read moreswimming classes for the first time in my life, I always had a fear of water, and is harder to learn when you are older I'm so lucky to have an instructor his name is Zaid, he is very patient and skilled He made me feel comfortable in the water and I see a big improvement because of him, Thank you for everything!

I enrolled my boys this week and today was our first lesson and wow I was impressed!!! They're…read moreinstructor was Anissa, she was great with them they loved her! She made them feel comfortable from the start... my oldest was worried/scared the entire day before the lesson, when we got there he was a little worried but then Anissa had them go into the water and it's like all his worries washed away!!

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Isr Great Lakes - Serving Metro Detroit

4.4 mi

As a Pediatric Nurse, i worked one very devastating summer, with a handful of 2 year olds with near…read moredeath drownings that would never be the same. When my infant at 9 months showed no fear of water I knew i needed to convince my husband (a cardiovascular nurse) that we needed to do this program. My child swims better than I can. And I can have peace of mind that in a water emergency he will save his own life. I have seen proof of this in his skills due to ISR Metro Detroit!. ISR Metro Detriot is the best!

From the owner: ISR Great Lakes teaches self-rescue(R) swim lessons for infants and young children from 6 months to…read more6 years of age. Medically Safe Customized Private Instruction

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Aqua Club

24.0 mi

Aqua Club has been amazing for our daughter!! Small class sizes, lots of individual attention and a…read moregreat staff!! We've seen a huge improvement in her skills!!

From the owner: Swim lessons for all ages from 2 months on up. We have instructors for all levels of swimmers from…read morethe beginner to advanced. We have 3 levels of competitive swim teams so no matter where you are we have a place for you.

Beverly Hills Club

2.8

(53 reviews)

2.8 mi

35 year member. Great club! Clean, well equipped, variety of classes, and very family friendly .read more

I truly wanted to love this gym. I signed up for a trial and quickly realized it wasn't a good fit…read morefor my family. The facilities and equipment felt outdated, the children's center didn't meet our needs, and I had multiple uncomfortable interactions with members. When I decided not to continue, the tone of the conversation changed. What began as kind and helpful became dismissive, and I was told I was locked into a two-year contract. Speaking with the owner was even more discouraging--the conversation ended in a way that felt threatening regarding payment. Despite only attending four times, I ended up paying over $6,000. I'm sharing this so others can ask very clear questions about contracts, trial terms, and cancellation policies before signing. Get everything in writing and make sure you fully understand the commitment. Please proceed with caution.

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Retrofit Studio

(27 reviews)

3.0 mi

Retrofit is the most underrated, awesome HIIT-style gym in Metro-Detroit. I started going to…read moreRetrofit back in 2017 after moving back to Royal Oak from Los Angeles. Since then, the owner Brad has continued to evolve his gym both in supplies, training style, and employees. They offer affordable 1:1 training as well as group fitness classes that are effective and efficient. As a trainer myself, I love their method of using drop-sets, heavy weights, and functional movement/cardio.

A couple of months ago, I realized that I was tired of overcrowded gyms & getting to exercise…read moreclasses 30 minutes early to fight for a spot. I also realized that it was one more excuse that I didn't need to avoid exercising. A long time ago, I had a really good experience with a Personal Trainer, and decided that was what I needed to do. I came across Retrofit Studio reviews here on Yelp, sort of accidentally. I liked what I read from the reviews & their website. I liked the idea of a private studio too. I called Brad & set up a consultation. There is no doubt that Brad loves what he does & wants every client to be successful. He spent a lot of time listening & talking to me about realistic goals, nutrition, and what to expect. He decided to set me up with Mark, one of his trainers. So far, I have had 8 training sessions with Mark. When Brad said he was a good fit for me, he was right! My sessions are 30 minutes, 2 times a week. By the time I leave, I am a sweaty mess! Mark challenges me, makes sure I have good form, and always encouraging. If I don't do it right, I have to do it again. Every session varies to work different muscle groups, especially the areas that are difficult to target. As hard as he makes me work, I'm never too sore to exercise in between our sessions. That is important to me because I need to do my part outside of our sessions. Mark checks with me regarding my diet and what I'm doing to reach my weight loss goals between our sessions. I always have fun training with Mark even when it's really difficult. The studio itself is great. It's very clean, doesn't smell funky like a lot of gyms (ha!), and a great variety of training techniques & equipment. There are a few cardio machines for client use before or after a session. Every trainer is always encouraging clients, whether it's their client or not. What about results? I started to feel stronger right away and continue to feel that way. I'm steadily losing weight & seeing the jiggle disappear! My muffin top is shrinking! I asked my husband if he noticed any changes. The poor guy looked at me with slight fear of answering the wrong way. ha! I wanted an honest answer. I don't expect fast results, but I am curious if the changes I see are noticeable to others. He said that he has seen a big change. He said I have been a lot happier since I started training with Mark. I wasn't expecting that answer & it made me realize I haven't felt that way about getting in shape (or trying to) in a long time. It sort of made me all verklempt! This is one of the best decisions I've made in a long time!

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Dodge #4 State Park

3.9

(31 reviews)

12.6 mi

Excellent beach with tons of park space and a dedicated dog beach! Came with our pup in early…read moreSeptember and it was still so warm and perfect! We loved the fact we could let our pup enjoy the water and beach along with us without getting nasty stares Parking is plentiful but there aren't any showers to rinse off, but we used the sinks in the bathrooms to rinse as best we could. Everything is very clean.

Dodge #4 State Park…read more Came here many times. No issues. Not too large. Simple. Hidden too. Great place for pictures, picnic, party, swim, etc. Highly Recommended

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Sylvan Glen Lake Park

4.8

(5 reviews)

7.6 mi

Sylvan Glen Lake Park is a hidden gem right off Rochester Road…read more It is great for a walk, picnic, and fishing. The back and forth walking path is paved leading around the lake into a beautiful forest area. Only about a third of the lake is accessible since the neighboring golf course locks the northern side. The accessible lakeside is shallow. Along the lake you will find benches to rest at or fishermen young and old. The onsite restrooms and water fountain were super helpful! Sylvan Glen Lake Park is a great spot to spend for the day or even stop on the way home from work for a fresh breath of air!

There is now a new paved bike and walking trail around the lake that opened up this past Spring…read more2021. It is part of the Troy Trails and such a great addition. Since the trail was completed more people are coming here to walk, bike, and fish especially in the evening hours. The trail doesn't go around the whole lake but a semicircle from the side opposite of the golf course. It's a short .75 mike tail and at the end goes through the woods and leads you into a neighborhood subdivision. The only thing this place needs now is an outdoor bathroom and water fountain.

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South Oakland Family YMCA

3.5

(40 reviews)

1.5 mi

What a way to start the day! Pool, wellness center, and track! Staff was friendly and helpful…read more Members were greeting each other. It did not disappoint! Thank you!

Staff is always very friendly, classes are varied and generally good. The building is old but they…read morerecently redid the lobby and some of the classes. The locker rooms definitely need a Reno but for the monthly family fee, definitely worth it.

Lots of fun things to play with!

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Simple Adventures

4.6

(12 reviews)

26.1 mi

We rented a kayak through their online booking for one hour. In the email it stated that you should…read morearrive 15 minutes early. Well we got there early and once it became our start time, noone was there. I ended up calling them to make sure someone was coming, and I was able to get a hold of a staff member who said they would be there in a couple of minutes. Well that turned into about 15 minutes later. Once the staff member came, they got the kayak on the water, showed us how to get in and gave us life jackets. The actually kayaking was nice and the weather was good that day. Basically two ways you can kayak through a nature area or by some huge lake houses. Both are obviously beautiful choices. So overall, it was a decent adventure but just did not like the fact they were late in getting things started.

The associate onsite was great. We rented 2 paddleboards at the park in New Baltimore, MI and were…read moregiven 2 very short paddles that were missing the section to extend/adjust the paddle to the person's height. As a result the paddles were to short. The only other option was to use a kayak paddle. If you are renting paddle boards and don't have the correct equipment to make it enjoyable and physically comfortable for all customers then you should not rent them.

Single speed cruisers.. perfect to get to the point.

Breathtaking sunset

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Lily Pad Springs

(4 reviews)

10.7 mi

My kid had a blast here, especially my two year old. I would definitely recommend this as a way to…read morekill a few hours outdoors.

We have our fair share of splash pads in Chicago, but this wins! I took my 9 and 6 year old boys…read morehere to meet a friend this past weekend and they absolutely loved it! The friend we were meeting is a local so she was able to get a reservation for the 11am-1pm time slot, which is apparently reserved for locals. It wasn't too crowded and was the perfect activity for a very hot summer day. My 6 year old was a bit fearful of the giant bucket of water that pours on your head at first, although by the end of the 2 hours he was standing under it welcoming it. My 9 year old and his friend jumped right in and couldn't get enough of all the slides and water fun. They were probably some of the older kids there, but still young enough to enjoy the fun. There's also a more babyish area to the side for younger kids who aren't into the slides and giant bucket. They also get 5 stars for cleanliness, including the bathrooms and changing rooms. I had to show out my coffee when we arrived since no food or drink is allowed inside the gate, but that's probably how they manage to keep it so clean. My sons are asking when we can go to Michigan just to go to this again so I can imagine if we were locals we would be there quite a bit.

My boys welcoming them giant bucket of water on a hot day

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Put-In-Bay Watercraft Rental

4.3

(7 reviews)

61.5 mi

The owner was such a wonderful soul! So was his staff they really made our experience much better…read more I can't swim so I really was scared but everything worked out I listened to what the owner said and I got out there! enjoyed myself we love put in Bay

This place is fun, service was good. They educate you on safety and you have to pass a (easy) test…read more They didn't have a boat to rent when I went, but I was able to rent a jet ski. Really fun place!