We absolutely love American Swim Academy. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and very…read morespacious. The staff is incredibly friendly and always quick to answer any questions or concerns, which we truly appreciate. My daughter has been swimming here for over a year, and her progress has been amazing. She has gained so much confidence and skill in the water. The instructors are supportive and encouraging--especially Julia, who has been wonderful with my daughter. They also have a fair makeup policy, which makes scheduling much easier for busy families. We're very happy with our experience and highly recommend American Swim Academy.

First I want to say the staffs and instructor were all Very…read morenice and professional. This review is about the manager and how she doesn't understand client needs when it comes to using their services. It shows this establishment is a very cookie cutter academy and best suitable for only kids less than 10 years old ( lanes were Very narrow aka cramped, my kid scraped his back and was bleeding) I called the ASA specifically to inquire if they are a good fit for my child's swimming lesson needs. I have explained in detail what level my child is at which he knows most of the strokes and has been playing waterpolo competitively. He now wants to join a competitive swim team which he wasn't able to bc he didn't know how to do flip turns and he is not very good at back stroke. We want to improve these areas specifically and we want to know if 1, they have a specific class that will fit this need, 2, he is a teenager so we need to know if he personally thinks the class will work for him. The girl offered a trial class and we showed up. She told me over the phone that this class will help with what he needs but ofc when we attended it was a class based on age and not skills. Clearly was not what we were looking for but as I was sitting there, a lady came by asked me what I was looking for bc she can see he was not a little kid and he can almost qualify to be an instructor based on how well he swam. After I explained our situation again which I didn't mind, she said they have a stroke specific class which will make more sense for him. I asked if we can do a trial class she said yes. And, again that's not the case bc when the front desk staffs tried to book one they needed a manager's approval. The manager refused and asked us to pay bc they only offer 1 trial class. I explained the situation being we attended an incorrect class etc then she insisted it doesn't matter bc trial class is to access what level he is at so one class will suffice.... THIS IS THE PART why I wrote this review. As a paying client who has to commit to at least three months of swimming lessons at $52/class, I should have the say so if the class, the instructor, the lessons are going to work for us. We also get to evaluate the school. But from the manager, it's a one way street even though the whole point of a trial class for us was to see if my child will get the training he needs. Not to mention we wasted our time driving to this class on a school day to which it doesn't work for us at all. Like she made it seem like I wanted to get another free class smh. I was even considering private lessons if the instructor was very good at helping my child! It's this type of poor management makes you lose business.

My 4.5-year-old is currently learning to swim with Ms. Desiree and absolutely loves it!…read more We first tried ASA Dublin, but it was a constant struggle....overcrowded slots, limited pool and changing space, and long waits. Even during COVID, it felt overwhelming, and progress was slow. Then we switched to ASA Livermore, where, unfortunately, a teacher once pushed him into the pool despite his discomfort with water in his eyes. That experience really set him back, and we paused swimming altogether in 2023. Fast forward to 2025, we gave All Star a try. It's only been 1.5 months, and the transformation is incredible. Not only does he love the water, but he looks forward to every class. He's already jumping in, kicking, floating, and taking risk, all in just 15-minute sessions! It's definitely pricey, but the progress has made it absolutely worth it. Camille has also been wonderful... so warm, accommodating, and great with kids. The whole environment here feels positive and welcoming. We're really grateful we made the switch.

Sept 2024 review…read more Amazing swim school for my kids, Dedicated teachers, easy to communicate with, our kids are quickly getting a hand of swimming ! Shout-out to the coordinator Ms Camille ! & teachers Ms Desiree & Mr Brian (owner)

Came here for the first time with Jenbert Jr 1 (5.5y) and Jenbert Jr 2 (3y). I have nothing to say…read morethat hasn't been said before. Best for kids 18 months to 12 years because while the slides are fun, it's more family-friendly and less amusement-parkish than Hurricane Harbor in Concord or Calibunga/Raging Waters in San Jose. If you're ready to move your toddlers up from tot time at the San Ramon Aquatic Center, as I was, this is one step up from that. The staff member who was overseeing slides was really helpful when I told her that it was Jenbert Jr 1's first time going down a water slide ever. She told the others in line to wait for her while she gave JJ1 a little extra attention and how-to, which I appreciated. Pros: * Clean facilities * Free parking * Slide line wait times were less than 5 minutes when we went on Labor Day weekend around noon * Variety of activities from splash pad to slides to indoor or outdoor recreational swimming pool. We went to all three activities and enjoyed each. They didn't want to get out of the recreational pool when it was time to go, and it was less crowded. * More affordable than water amusement parks such as Calibunga and Hurricane Harbor, but to be fair, there isn't as much to do here. However, the focus at The Wave seems to be on quality, not quantity. Cons: * Pricing is for above and below 40". However, the slides have both a height (40") and weight (45 lb) requirement, and both must be met. Luckily, management will refund you if your child is over 40" but less than 45 lbs and cannot go on the slides. * Much like any other amusement park: cabanas/rented tables fill up quickly, can't bring in your own food.

Great water park nice for kids and families. 4 slides. The slide is rough so kids back might get…read morered, One kid pool with lots of plays and two larger pools.outsoor and indoor. The only complain is that the food store inside has a veryyyyyyyyy long line. Even if u just want to get water or ice ream. They really need to fix this.

The teachers are kind but consistent and the training so far has been rigorous. Our 4yo son has…read morebeen blasting through the levels at a good clip, but he also is gaining appropriate confidence as he goes.

My six-year-old child was forcibly pulled out of the pool during this afternoon's swimming lesson…read moreby Coach Aldo -- without any communication with the parents -- simply for not following the coach's instructions. He was then ordered to go home immediately, even as the child pleaded desperately for another chance. Since returning home, my child has been in a state of fear and distress, which has been heartbreaking for us as parents. We sincerely hope that Happy Fish will take Coach Aldo's conduct seriously and ensure that such treatment is never again inflicted upon any other child in the future.

Amazing place for kids and adults!! A very fun place to be its v clean!! Great activity for…read moresummers.

This is a nice local place fof swimming, picnic with a tennis court too. A great place to celebrate…read morekid's party . There's a minimal entrance fee of $8 to enter in the pool area. Downside is there's not too many tables and shaded area available. There's not enough parking space too but there's street parking. For that entrance fee, I think it's really a bargain.

This review is long overdue. Both my sons age (6) and (3) have taken private swim lessons with Mr…read moreKeith for 2 summers now. In hindsight, maybe it worked to my advantage to not leave a raving review sooner. Mr Keiths schedule books quickly in warm months and my 5 star wouldn't help me so much in securing my kids desired swim slots. No.. but really, Keith is nothing short of AMAZING. He is punctual, reliable, honest, flexible as can be for the most sought after swim lessons in the East Bay Area. He has a natural way of interacting with kids, he gets on their level. Maybe cause he is just like a big kid himself. but Keith really knows how to teach hard concepts and break it down for young minds so they truly understand, learn and grow when applying skills. Keith's own enthusiastic and playful nature combined with instructing in a approachable way attracts the attention of little ones. Despite his childlike teaching style, he consistently sets firm expectations and provides gentle feedback when needed that foster motivation and encourage kids to do their best, truly maximizing every minute of a short swim lesson. I have seen tremendous growth in both my kids with Mr Keith. I will never be going back to a local swim school. That was just a waste of money and pool playtime with friends. If you read this review you dont need to look any further for private swim lessons. I have already researched the best of the best in this area and Mr Keith is it.

Keith has been teaching both of my boys to swim for many years. He taught my oldest about swim…read moresafety and how to perform freestyle like a champ. My youngest started taking private lessons with Keith last year and has seen tremendous success with swim safety and confidence in the water. There aren't enough words to express our gratitude to Keith for what he's done for our kids. Knowing they are OK in the water is a huge stress relief as a parent. We feel like we really lucked out with his private lessons!! Can't recommend him enough!

We haven't had much success at the other swim schools in a group setting so decided to find a tutor…read morewho would be able to teach privately. Melissa has been fantastic and we're so glad to have been able to get sessions with her. My 6 year old son has made more progress with her over 5 lessons than double that at the public swim schools. She not only has a great rapport and is warm and friendly to her students, but picks up on all of the technical details of learning to swim and is able to support them in correcting and learning. She has been doing this for years and it shows. We'll definitely be asking for more time with her next year. Highly recommended.

Melissa was a great swim instructor with our 5 year old son. She was very patient, and helped him…read morebecome a strong swimmer in a short amount of time! She was very accommodating with scheduling as we had to reschedule a few times, and was also very prompt with her communication. Melissa is professional, and works great with kids! Highly recommend!

The instructors are not good, making the kids cry in the water and not able to control. And always…read moreso crowded in the water, can see more than 6 kids in the pool at the same time. Very noisy too. We are thinking to find another school now, too expensive!

We are taking our 2 year old grandson here for group swim and/or private swim lessons and Patti is…read morevery patient and encouraging to our grandson. It takes him awhile each week to get acclimated but Patti is always patient and firm and gets him motivated. We want him to learn about swim safety at an early age.

Ok...all I can say is "wow"! I've always considered myself somewhat athletic. I run, bike etc, but…read morehave never felt that my swimming was particularly strong (ok, I sucked). I heard about Matti (who is an Olympic swimmer fyi), from a friend who is training for a Triathalon. I've been working with him for just a short time, and the tips and 'tricks' that he's taught me are a complete game-changer! My confidence as a swimmer has soared and I'm even considering entering a triathalon.....crazy! He's amazing....just can't say enough good things about him, as a coach and as a person.

From the owner: Matti Rajakyla is a two time Olympic swimmer from Finland who now specializes in swim coaching and…read more physical training in California. His teaching approach draws from over 20 years of experience and emphasizes a more holistic way of learning for the student.

Our son has had a bad experience here.  He says that he gets a piece of paper to work off of, and…read morethe coaches come by every once in awhile and ask if it is ok, and that is about the extent of the coaching.  He has had problems with parts missing from his project as other students take things out of his bin when they can't find something.  They are usually the high demand parts, so he has a really tough time replacing them.  When he asks the coaches, they tell him to go look for the part, and he spends a good portion of the time looking for parts as they don't provide it for him.   He says when he has a question, several other smaller kids interrupt, and the coach's attention gets scattered, and they don't answer his question ultimately.   So, all in all, he is not able to make much progress week to week.  I was shocked, as the per lesson cost of this program is almost the price of private music or tennis instruction, that he would get so little attention and help.  Something so simple as the low availability of parts is something that could be managed, and there should be enough coaches to answer the kids' questions. I had asked about the competition path last summer and was told our son had to learn the basics for about a year first. When we said we would like to cancel, all of a sudden, this competition "class" was an option. I suspect that this basically operates like a daycare with legos for most, and all the actual coaching gets saved for the few kids in competition.

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