I'm an adult who has had trauma with water in the past. I was looking to take swim lessons with…read moresomeone who would be mindful of that past trauma. I signed up for an adult beginner class, but it ended up just being me. The lesson were in the pool at Columbus Academy. I did an accelerated session on Saturday and Sunday for two weeks with Katie Goggin. In six lessons, I was able to do something I've never been able to do, go under water without holding my nose. By the end, I was swimming laps to the deep end, which I am afraid of. It was a short session and I can't wait to enroll in the next one. If you think it's too late to learn to swim, it isn't!

We signed up my three year old son for swim lessons with GCSTO. For the price, you cannot be beat…read more My only complaint is that they do work out of pools across the city, and St. Charles' pool is COLD. But the teachers are great! They are obviously experienced with working with small children and seem very experienced. He's been through two sessions so far and we have already seen progress.

We have had an amazing experience with Hydra Aquatics swim lessons. The time slots have been…read moreperfect for our schedule and the instructors are fantastic. My daughter started when she was 3 and is almost 5. She has shown tremendous growth and enjoys going to each lesson as they have accommodated to her abilities. We highly recommend Hydra!

From the owner: Central Ohio Aquatics provider empowering individuals to be champions in and out of the water!…read moreHydra Aquatics offers a one of a kind swim team experience as well as swim lessons, diving lessons, and more.

It was very disorganized with one senior instructor and helpers that appeared to be from the New…read moreAlbany swim team. The water was very cold, which they said help with instruction. That may be true for older learners but not for young kids. There was a level of arrogance with the instructor that was off putting. The changing was awkward if you weren't a member. Locker room wasn't available and had to change in a tent on the pool deck. They also expected a parent to be in the water with their child. All in all not a good experience.

From the owner: At SafeSplash, we believe swimming is a life skill®. Therefore, we approach each one of our swim…read morelessons with great skill, care, passion and individual attention. When learning at SafeSplash, every student gets the benefit of a curriculum that has been tested and proven over 4.5 million times in our schools throughout the country. In addition, each student gets the benefit of learning a curriculum that has been designed with the help of Olympic Champion and professional swimmer, Missy Franklin. Missy is a key member of our team and works with us to constantly develop and refine our curriculum to be the best in the industry. The SafeSplash teaching philosophy is based on four core components: - Progressive curriculum focused on water safety, swimming basics and the four core swimming strokes - SafeSplash Certified® instructors - The SafeSplash Match® - our commitment to match our teaching style to the needs of the student - Splash-N-Tell®

Honestly, I don't know where to start, and most likely won't know when to end. So, if you're…read moresimply looking for the short, short version... Yes! Yes! Yes! This is a wonderful place that will support your child in their swimming journey. Now, the rest of this review is simply for me and the excellent staff members I've had the honor of interacting with during my son's time at Goldfish Swim School in Westerville, OH. First up is Molly. She was the first person I met at the school and has proven to be an excellent ambassador for the brand. Her overall knowledge of the business and understanding of how things work were obvious the instant I met her. She exudes kindness and confidence and is always willing to help or provide thoughtful answers to my silly questions. Next, I want to give a shout out to Katie (whom I didn't get a chance to speak with), Ethan, and Rider. They were my son's first instructors at the school as he progressed through the ranks. They all met my son with a smile and a sense of enthusiasm for swimming which was very much appreciated. However, the thing that won me over the most was the masterful care each of them took in instructing my son on proper swimming forms, while making sure to applaud any positive efforts and attempts he made. Hi fives all around. Before I finish, it would be a crime for me to write this review without mentioning McKenna. I can't quite express effectively how truly incredible she is. As I have gathered, her role as deck supervisor is a crucial one in monitoring and advancing the children's progress. That in itself must be such a monumental task. Still, while she absolutely fulfills the requirements of her roll in my opinion, she finds a way (much like the other staff members) to shine beyond it. From what I have witnessed, in a sky full of stars, McKenna definitely stands out. The energy she brings to even the shortest conversation feels focused and infectious. Her interactions with my son have been bright spots in his day that (as he later informed me) left him looking forward to his next class. This is a huge deal for me, being that my son is autistic and moments often require a significant amount of "something special" for him to even acknowledge their significance. In this scenario, I truly believe that McKenna, Molly, and the rest of the staff have proven to me (beyond a doubt) that the "something special" at Goldfish Swim School is its employees. I am certain that management knows this and is very proud to have such passionate men and women standing with them each day. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for showing my son and I that there is still kindness to be found in these often dark times.

My son has THRIVED as a swimmer in Goldfish Swim School. In less than a year, he has gone from a…read morefear of water to learning to master the butterfly stroke! Goldfish Swim School has done wonders for my son, who can now swim and play in the water with confidence and joy. It is NEVER too late to give your child the gift of being able to swim. Thank you, Goldfish Swim School for your patience and kindness. We are so grateful!

We've been coming to aqua tots for over a year. The teacher are friendly and great with the kids…read more They teach the fundamentals well but their pool is sooo small it's hard for the little ones to get more than 5 strokes in from one side of the pool to another. That's difficult to build muscle memory with such short durations. I'd say it's ok but the Golden school in southern Westerville is definitely a notch up in teaching.

We went today to see our granddaughter in her swim class! The facility was awesome and all the…read morechildren ( and parents) seemed to be having fun while learning safety skills and swimming lessons! Looked like perfect teacher ratio for children as well.

Teachers are really nice. You are really fast. Places are a little bit expensive but it's worth it…read more They have changing rooms hairdryers clothes dryer (shakes your clothes) overall very good

We have been so happy with Goldfish! My daughter had previously been scared of swim lessons at…read moreanother school. Her first day at Goldfish, she cried that she had to leave. She fell in love with swimming, learning, and the water. The front desk staff goes above and beyond. The instructors make swimming fun and safe! I also noticed multiple life guards constantly monitoring the pool. They truly have your kiddo the priority. I recommend Goldfish to anyone looking to learn to swim the right way!

Excellent for kids to learn. Coaches are always on their toes. I hope they can provide honest…read morefeedback as kids don't do well in every class.

Our grandchildren come to Aqua Tots. The crew here is great! They do an awesome job with the…read morekids. They make it fun for them to learn to swim. Great holiday fun and crafts are always shared. Free swim time as well...

My son had a great time. The teachers were excellent and patient. He loved eating what he made. He…read morecame home with a folder of recipes and lots of confidence in the kitchen.

Wonderful experience! My child really learned some good cooking skills! Wonderful staff and food.read more