I came here for a scuba dive experience but the instructor was so rude. It's my first time and you…read moreare expected to learn how to work the equipment very fast. I couldn't figure it out and the owner helped me but was scolded by my instructor for it. The equipment is old, dated and doesn't work for real life settings. Only practice for the pool. Beware

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We had such a great experience with Josh as our swim instructor! He was incredibly patient and had…read moresuch a calm, encouraging presence with the kids. You could tell he genuinely enjoys working with them, and they responded so well to his teaching style. What really impressed me was how quickly the kids progressed under his guidance. He explained things clearly, gave them the confidence to try new skills, and celebrated their improvements along the way. If you're looking for someone who is not only knowledgeable but also kind, supportive, and fun--Josh is your guy. Highly recommend him for anyone looking to help their kids become confident swimmers!

Our initial match with Sunsational wasn't great. The lessons were good, but the instructor was late…read morealmost every lesson by 10-40 minutes and sometimes canceled them on the day of. I honestly wasn't certain if I'd want to finish out the lessons since it was stressful to prep the kids for something and have to change it. After some back and forth with the company, we decided to get matched with another instructor. Their team rematched us with Devyn, and she has been great! She's timely and friendly and so patient with our toddlers. I am so glad we've continued with the lessons, since the kids are getting so much out of them. Thanks so much to Devyn!

We are new to SafeSplash and I'm very pleased so far with the facility, communication with staff,…read moreand the skills my kids are learning very quickly. Special shoutout to swim coach Ms. Mimi! She makes the kids feel so comfortable and I love her teaching style. Signing up was easy and the front desk staff made my kids feel so welcome on their first day. The parent viewing area is nice and we are really enjoy SafeSplash so far!

I enrolled my child in the group lessons swim class, which has 4 students per session. Since the…read moreclass is only 30 minutes, each child ends up getting about or less than 7 minutes of actual one-on-one swimming instruction, which for me does not feel worth the $32+ per session, so that's one thing to take note of I feel like kids need more focused time in the water to really learn and improve. During some classes, part of the lesson time is spent on things that do not seem directly related to swimming (with some coaches), like extra high-fives, chit-chat unrelated to instructions, or other unnecessary activities. While it is nice for instructors to be friendly, it takes away from the limited instruction time each child already has. I also noticed that some lessons end earlier than the full 30 minutes. If the session is scheduled for 30 minutes, I believe it should run for the full 30 minutes, not 27 minutes. I do not feel the group class is worth the price because the actual teaching time per child is very limited. I do not think my child is getting enough focused instruction to really learn and progress or they'll suggest you to enroll in semi-private and private lesson which is double and triple the price for a few mins additional time of coaching. We spent a month with them and I transferred my child to another swim school.

Giving a shout out to teacher Noah. Thank you so much for you patience with our son. He was feeling…read morenervous today about his front swims and you helped him feel confident and have fun. He loves all the silly connections with you and is really enjoying his time in swim lessons.

Cole is the best teacher for my super hyper talkative child. Cole gives tough love and encourage…read moremy son to do his best. my son is thriving and is quickly meeting his goals couldn't ask for a better teacher for my 5 year old.

Love this swim school! Nadja is very patient, great with toddlers, and gives good feedback and…read moreadvice after each session.

This business is located in the Roseville Commerce Center. We took our little one here for private…read morelessons for 4 months. The facility is nice--a big pool, ample chair & bench seating for observing, 2 restrooms, spacious changing rooms, a play area with some simple items, vending machine, & a hair dryer for use. Music plays in the background. Communication was facilitated through email, phone, text, & in-person availability. We always found staff helpful. They also had a box for comments & praise for staff. Our kiddo did 2 sessions with 2 designated instructors. However, she ended up working with 3 other substitutes several times as well. You are given advance notice, & luckily our kiddo would go with the flow, but some kids might have a harder time if they need more trust & consistency. We generally found the instructors to be encouraging & positive. There's a fine line between pushing too hard or not enough, & they seemed to try to find that sweet spot. Little one would get pep talks when needed. She enjoyed the bit of free play at the end of the session as a reward for her efforts. We appreciated the post-class progress checks from the instructors. A ribbon system created positive incentive & moments of pride when earned. It's notable that other dynamics will impact your experience. It was really nice when we had a time that wasn't too busy compared to another time that was quite crowded. Though signs are in the play area regarding supervision & playing nicely with items, I still observed poor behavior & lack of supervision. Also, waiting for the dressing rooms was disorganized. Though a pseudo-line would form, some people opportunistically jumped in ahead. In hindsight, it would be helpful for staff to remind & emphasize some parent behavior expectations & create a system for lining up for the dressing rooms.

My daughter is in her third session at Little Whale in the Toddler & Me class, and she absolutely…read moreloves it. Ms. Cherish is incredibly kind, patient, and encouraging. She walks us through each activity and explains why we're doing it, which has helped both of us feel confident in the water. When we first started, my daughter had zero water experience. Now she's begging to go into the pool with a huge smile and never wants to leave. She asks all the time when we can go back. Watching her progress has been amazing, and I'm so grateful for the positive environment Little Whale provides. I hope her love for swimming continues to grow.

This is LONG Overdue review of Coach Bella!…read more Coach Bella taught our oldest to swim (from 2.5-5!) ... once you have Coach Bella, there is no going back. She make swim fun and challenging all at the same time. Her patience is second to none! We followed her around as our oldest leveled up. Now - we have a 3yo who is terrified of the water. She finally became unafraid and stated swimming on her own with Coach Allison's help! Coach Allison gave her some incredible ques to learn how to look down while swimming and how to "dive" in properly. Shout out to Coach Allison! When our 3yo transferred to her level 2 class.... She regressed.... Then Coach Bella came to the rescue! The way our girl swam in her first class with Bella, you would have never known that She was hysterical in the parking lot and refused to go in. No tears were shed and she had fun! Bella and Allison are incredible coaches!

Before I get into it, first off, I want to genuinely thank Makayla (swim instructor) for being such…read morea fantastic, knowledgeable, & engaging teacher. I sincerely appreciate her patience with me, & kindness when directing me to the hallway showers & family restroom when I asked her where my baby & I could wash off the pool water & change into dry clothes. Even though I greatly appreciate Makayla, it really bothers me that paying customers, such as myself, don't have *any* access to the facility's locker rooms, making me feel like a second-class customer, as if we have no right to be there. Additionally, not having a designated & more importantly, a *safe* space to put our belongings while we swim, having to shower in a not-private hallway (!), and having only one family bathroom among multiple families makes me feel like I might as well go back to the YMCA. At least their locker rooms are open to children! It makes absolutely no logical sense to prohibit *children* from being in so called "adult only" locker rooms when there is literally nowhere else but a dingy tent to change into, and one family bathroom to shower in. Absolutely ridiculous. I'll be spending my money elsewhere.

Don't go here. They cancel classes without notice. You don't get consistent swim instructors, so…read moreyour child won't learn very well, and it's very expensive at $27 per 30-minute session which includes a total of 4 kids (which means that your kid is doing nothing for about half the session). I signed my kid up for swim lessons. They canceled 3 weekly lessons in 4 weeks. Two times, they did not notify me the instructor wasn't showing up until AFTER the class was supposed to begin. Another time, they sent an email 30 minutes prior to the start of class AFTER I was already in my car driving to the class. This is unacceptable. The first couple times, they did not provide an excuse, but the most recent instance, they claimed the instructor was sick. I'm unsure if their instructors are so irresponsible that they routinely no-call, no-show for work or if their management is so poor at communication that they fail to notify their customers when a class will be canceled. I spoke to other parents at the classes, and they agreed that 1) this is very expensive, and 2) there's a lack of consistency in instructors, so their kids were not progressing. And, of course, when all is said and done, they're refusing to give me my money back for these canceled classes. They just tell me to reschedule my kid for another class at a different time; however, this does not work for me. The other times are in the middle of the day in the middle of the week, and I have a job to work.

Thank you to Y&G for providing one of the best experiences of my life…read more All year, you train to emulate a fully functional state government for five days in Sacramento. Delegates use REAL Capital court rooms and board rooms. They dress and play the part of senators, congresspeople, governor, lt. governor, NIA, judges, education board, reporters, lobbyists, and so forth. They receive coaching from people who have careers in media and politics and speech as well. It's amazing. I'm glad I found Y&G at the point of my life that I did. I was coming out of a dark time and Y&G filled a void that the rest of everything going on in my life couldn't. I was a reporter my first year and a lobbyist my second. Some funny things I have done in my time with Y&G - invited a senator to a fancy luncheon as a lobbyist, use someone's argument against them in an article I wrote, scoffed at an abrasive interview by an unfavorable reporter given to my good friend as candidate for governor, gotten in intense arguments on the floor with my opposing PAC trying to persuade a senate committee. It's intense. This program is constantly evolving. They now have political parties delegates can subscribe to. Those at Y&G are doing a great job enhancing the experience of delegates. I am in no way rich. Y&G was an expensive experience - $900 (much more for delegates who pay for more expensive transportation to Camp Roberts and Sacramento). But the board gave me a hefty scholarship both years which allowed me to afford my way to Sacramento. In the amount of time I spent at Y&G I learned so many skills. Public speaking, networking, people skills, and how to research and construct a very persuasive dialogue. The people I met have a great effect on my life. If you have a teen entering high school, run to the nearest YMCA and sign them up for Y&G as soon as they are eligible. If you have a child in middle school, run to the nearest YMCA to sign them up for Model United Nations. MUN people go on to do Y&G and I wish I had discovered these great programs sooner.

This is one of the best programs available to middle school and high school students. I went…read morethrough the program several years ago and it was a life changing experience. It was the catalyst that allowed me to convert the things I learned in school into real world actions that make a difference. The program was engaging, taught values, and encourages leadership not only in schools, but everyday life as well. Awesome program!

Amazing school plus unbeatable low cost for classes plus great support and guidance with finding a…read morejob! Highly recommend! I did all my research and never regretted going to Careway Health Institute and taking all their courses. Got employed while still in school! And paid off my school expenses from my first month check! All stuff and teachers are amazing with years of experience and real world knowledge! Thank you so much for starting me on my new career and guiding me all the way!

My daughter tried to contact this school on 4 different occasions. She called them, left voice…read moremessages, and filled out the request for more information form. All to no avail.