I can't say enough good things about this place. We've been here since my son was 11 months old and…read morecan't imagine going anywhere else. They teach water safety in a fun and age appropriate manner. My son looks forward to this class every week, and so do I. All of the coaches are amazing, we especially love Anya, Niko, Cristina, and Emily. The makeup policy referenced in other reviews is pretty standard with any other memberships/classes we've taken and is extremely reasonable, we've never had an issue.

Flying Fish Swim Academy has been effective, professional and fun for our kiddos. Within a few…read moreclasses they had our youngest able to go across the width of the pool without flotation devices. After a few more classes he was able to swim the length of the pool. Their format is very organized and the instructors have no more than three students each session. We don't have to waste time with signing up for one class and waiting weeks before they can start the next level - even if they're already ready to advance. Instead, Flying Fish has specific goals for each level and each class your child can advance to the next level. Skill updates are provided by email by the Deck Leader during class as each child completes their skill. The instructors will likely be different for each class and they all do a nice job with the kids and follow the same routine. The facility is nice with large observation windows and plenty of chairs to watch outside the pool area. There are also a few elevated tables/chairs and guest Wi-Fi. There is a play area for little siblings to stay occupied or for some playtime before class starts. Showers, changing rooms and restrooms are available for families making it easier to get multiple kids cleaned up and dressed after class. A swimsuit dryer is available so you can spin their suits and not take them home sopping wet. Swim accessories are available for purchase - goggles, swim diapers, swim caps, etc. in case you need something quick. Drinking fountains are available in the changing area and the kids love that they can have a little pack of fruit snacks after class. Thanks, Flying Fish!

The lessons here are top notch and the coach's are so amazing. A lot of places just go through the…read moremotions but not here. This is true teaching! Thank you nitro

terrible. we've struggled with them essentially since…read moreenrollment. wasn't so bad when she was with ms naomi- we liked her. our daughter liked her- learned a lot. she didn't inundate with multi step directions for a 2yr old and didn't spend 10 minutes at the beginning of each 30 minute class explaining the lessons for the day. we were switched to a class for older kids without notice- which was frustrating and had us scrambling to accommodate with schedules last minute. but since the switch- instructor ms kelly- let me say... terrible. she spends at least 10 minutes at the beginning of each class explaining the goals of the day to 2-5-3yr olds when the class is only 30 minutes long. whether or not your child is potty trained- you're required to wear some special diaper they sell to prevent accidents. again- doesn't matter if the kid is potty trained or not. kelly is passive aggressive in providing instruction. doesn't meet the child where they're at with comfort in water. often tries to take the child from you to demonstrate (our kid hated this and would adamantly say no) to which point i had to also tell kelly no because she was persistent. overall kelly is your classic 'mean girl' but in an adult body. nitro also states no bandaids, whether or not a wound is present, because they get stuck in the pool filters- which is what i assumed filters are for.. So all that to say- no sense in paying $120+/mo for months and months so your child can be no more comfortable in the water than if you guys did it on your own at home. do not recommend.

Madi at Clear Water Aquatics Austin did a fabulous job teaching our grandkids this summer. The…read moreprocess for booking lessons was seamless. Madi was always on time and was able to teach the kids valuable swim skills that were age appropriate. The cost is competitive compared to other companies we have used in the past. The overall experience was great and I will be contacting them again next year.

Review I'm not…read moregoing to say this class worked, because it did not. Out of the nine kids in the class, the only ones successfully able to go across the pool and get themselves out of the water, were two kids, ages 6 and up. None of the other kids could get from the point of entry in the water, to the stairs on their own. In addition, about 25% of the class was still crying on day 5. I don't believe it is success if 80% are being assisted in the water on day 5, and 40% of the class is still screaming. My child included. After being tossed into the pool and submerged under water over and over, it did not "click" for my children. While this class is sold as teaching your kid to survive, and getting themselves out of the pool, there were zero times my two children were able to do so without the teacher's help. While her website states, "some children may need more than one session due to motor skill development," i don't think the majority of our class's inability to grasp this skill was due to their motor skill development. I write this review to encourage parents to think of their child's temperament and previous water experience before signing up. They will be thrown into the water, by you, over and over, and they will be forced to be submerged by the teacher. And they will scream. My children did not take kindly to this. I had to ask my husband to take off work on the second day to assist me in maintaining my sanity in the class. Keeping a positive persona to my children, while enduring screaming all around, while also, being responsible for ensuring my kids exited the pool, was not a one woman job. This is NOT a skills class. The fundamentals of kicking and holding your breath are not covered. It was after my two year old inhaled so much water over and over that she belched repeatedly to the point of almost vomiting, that I realized I needed to do the instruction myself. Maybe that was on me, I'll take that. It was also after Ms. Cathy repeatedly yelled "kick" at the kids and no one did, that I realized, oh I have to teach my kids that on my own. Happy to do so. But why did I pay $450 to realize I had to do all the basics in order for this class to "work?" Parents, know what you're getting into. If your child has little experience swimming, and all they've ever done is play in the shallow end of a pool, it will behoove your sanity to work on kicking and breathing A LOT before doing this class.

Life-Changing Swim Lessons! Ms. Cathy's swim lessons have…read morebeen a game changer for our family. Our 3-year-old started off hesitant and tearful at his first lesson--but that quickly changed. In just four days, he was swimming the length of the pool, jumping in, and confidently saying, "I got this!" His confidence grew with every lesson, and so did our peace of mind. Ms. Cathy's confident, structured approach truly works. We can't recommend her enough!

Our experience so far at Emler has been A++. I was a private swim teacher for 10 years so I'm…read moredifficult to please (even though clearly, I have limitations teaching my own kids which is why we're here LOL) and in general, I have been really hesitant about group lessons. And ...I definitely can see how they might not be for everyone. However, WOW! Emler has a methodology that really works - it empowers my kid to want to show me what he learned vs me pushing to level him up. Big dynamic shift and as a mom who wants to be fun in the water with her kids, not a "teacher", this is really valuable when we're practicing. More importantly, they have been incredibly accommodating with us as we juggled timing issues etc and have bent over backwards to ensure both of my kids get the most out of each lesson. All of the teachers we've had are excellent and the whole staff is just the bees knees

We are so happy we found Emler when our son was 2 because he was not progressing in the current…read moreswim class we were enrolled in. This class really pushed him to the next level and within 6 months our son was jumping into the water staying several seconds under water and floating on his back. He loves the songs and props and always talks about swim class and reenacts it at home. Jaide has been a phenomenal teacher, pushing the students just enough to get them to improve each week. She also knows when to be more sensitive when they are experiencing fear and needed to go easy that day, ultimately building trust with them. We have also had makeups with Sami, Bella, and Isaiah and they are also phenomenal with the kids. Such a talented team at Emler - you can't go wrong! Thank you for teaching 2 year old how to swim, float, and stay safe in the water.

This place makes a lot of promises in terms of their methods but we were really not convinced. Our…read morekid actually spent very little time swimming ("White" or beginner level) in the few months we were there, there's a constant rotation of very young instructors so it's hard for the kid to get used to a style or establish confidence and for the instructor to really know the kids and what they need to advance. This was especially frustrating for us because our child had a experience with an instructor elsewhere and we wanted someone consistent, and in fact were told we were being placed with someone more experienced. That's not what happened. Our kid actually swims worse now than when she started. Also, the shower and changing area is totally open but in a narrow corridor, there aren't really enough showers during peak times, and it's just really chaotic.

They offer free swimming lessons for infants up until one years old. We just had to pay a one time…read moreannual fee of $50. We dropped by on a Saturday for the tour and signed up. They require swimming diapers for infants. The pool is heated to 90 degrees Fahrenheit so it's comfortable for babies.

I had Kasey G. for an instructor and she helped improved my swimming skills in preparation for…read morejoining the military. Great instructor and shows great enthusiasm and encouragement.

This service is a joke! They advertise lifeguards available after you enter your date and time…read more This leads you to believe that they actually have these people available - they even have pictures and biographies to select from. After you make your selection and make your payment - BAM!... no reservation is made. I finally got an email response after a couple of hours that they were contacting the lifeguard to see if he was available. Guess what?... NO - not available. I got three more emails during they day about other lifeguards that they were checking in with. After that...radio silence, not a peep. Three emails and a phone call today... Guess What - no response! All I want is my money back, but of course when you call their toll-free number.... you guessed it - voice mail because there is nobody available to take my call. I wonder why that is? Zero stars for you AquaMobile ! UPDATE - I did get a call back to let me know that no lifeguards could be located in my area. They promised to issue a refund. This could have been completely avoided if they had just let me know up front that they are a "lifeguard search service" and don't actually have lifeguards available. I would have gone elsewhere.

See, this is what I love about Austin. When I was ready to get serious about swimming for fitness…read moreagain, I looked up my closest Masters swim club and found Team Texas. Keith and Sandy Bell, the coaches, are amazing. They are ex-Olympic Gold swimmers. Keith is also a sports psychologist as well as the ex-UT swim coach. How could I NOT train with these folks?! They make practices fun. It's a no pressure practice and there are swimmers of all ability levels. I love that I found this club!