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    Big Blue Swim School

    3.6 (60 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    3 kids with Gavin and his assistant
    Jasmyne G.

    It's pretty crazy how many bad reviews there are. I would admit when I first came in, although I was told to come in 15 minutes early for a tour, I wasn't greeted warmly and was told check in was 5 minutes before class. I went to the other front desk person and said hey the email said to arrive 15 minutes early. He told me it's just to explore the facility unguided. I said ok didn't really pay no mind to it and went to dick's until it was time. When it was time I checked my kid in, we lined up were given our swim lanes and we were told to sit against the wall until the other children came out from their session. Then it was our turn. I took my child to the given swim lane introduced us all and allowed the instructor to take over and walked out to sit behind the glass. And thank God because it was hot in there. This is perfect for the swimmers but not for the watchers (me)! The instructor Gavin was very patient. I thought he and his assistant were great with the kids. There were 3 kids (sometimes there are 2 per instructor) however the 3rd child was a bit restless and rowdy and barely paying attention. I appreciated how Gavin handled the situation not getting frustrated or annoyed but also not wasting too much time and energy, taking time away from my child and the 2nd child, who both were invested in learning. This was my first time taking my 3 yr old to swimming lessons and I honestly really enjoyed it. It's a kids place so it's as organized as it could be. I loved that the instructors understood they were dealing with children and every child has their own learning curve. I also loved the showers for the kids, the changing rooms, the disposable bag roller on the wall for wet clothes and how colorful the place was. Annie was great with promoting the facility as well and helping us understand the terms and conditions with signing up. I've read the reviews but I had a totally different experience. I would definitely recommend this place and it helps that my child loves it and I think that's the most important thing. I want to make a suggestion to the app: can it have past lessons and which instructor we had. The navigation is also better on the web version rather than the app. I'm not great at remembering names although each instructor introduces themselves. I only remember Gavin because it's easier to see the the check-ins person iPad and front desk computer.

    Floaties that kids HAVE to wear.
    Holly C.

    My daughter's swim has regressed here. Prior to coming here she would swim head under water and was almost a swimmer (she's 3). Here they put floaties in their backs so now she just tries to doggy paddle. Also, her swim instructor never ever smiles. Not true for all of the instructors, just the one that mg daughter got put with.

    Such great classes! My baby has enjoyed his lessons so much. Coach Emily made me and my 7 month old son feel so comfortable while still helping push him to explore the water. The managers were super helpful and accommodating.

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    I was hesitant at first because of the floating backpacks but my son has improved so much since starting 2.5 months ago

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