LifeSTROKES provides swim lessons for kids in a safe, controlled, and professional environment…read more After several years of inconsistent lessons at our local health club, we were looking for something more focused that would make an impact on our kids lives. We found it here. Our 3, 5 and 7 year olds were very nervous about the first lesson, but had tons of fun and now eagerly anticipate their weekly lessons. More importantly, they are making noticeable strides and improvement in their ability to swim. LifeSTROKES lessons are more expensive than other places, but we think it is an investment worth making. Watching the system they've got worked out to safely and effectively teach a whole bunch of kids is pretty amazing. It feels inappropriate to take pictures of a bunch of random kids in their swimsuits and then post them here, so I'm not going to do it. But you can get a great feel for the place by checking out their website: www dot lifestrokes dot com

If you're looking to put your kiddo in swim lessons, I highly recommend Swimtastic! We've been…read moretaking our toddler for a few months now, she loves it. Miss Elizabeth has been her amazing teacher, but all the instructors are great there. My 3.5 year old is always excited to go back. The pool is heated, and is shallow for the most part, there's always at least 1-2 people on life guard duty during the classes. They have a waiting/watching room next to the pool with a huge window. So you can watch your kiddo learn to be the next Olympic swimmer. There's also a kids corner with toys and coloring pages/crayons. They also have a tv in the waiting room which is normally playing a Disney movie. Our little one loves grabbing a sucker on the way out after practice. A nice well-deserved treat if you will. What I love the most is how each instructor comes out after class to tell the parents or guardians how well their kid did and what needs to be worked on. I've also had a couple instances where I had to reschedule an appointment or set up a make-up appointment. They make the process so easy and smooth. You can reschedule through an email link or by calling/texting. It's been such a smooth journey here and we love it.

First pool exposure for my 10month old and he loved it. The instructors are kind and patient. Their…read morebaby classes definitely improved my sons confidence in the water

We are loyal goldfish swim school enthusiasts and have come every week for almost two years! Sam…read moreand Dylan are our favorite instructors and have done an awesome job teaching our son to swim! The whole family likes coming to watch his lessons. They have a great facility and nice setup all around for families.

Would not recommend for a new beginner swimmer. Your child is with other children who have been…read moredoing this for many weeks. there were no basics taught about how to kick. how to hold their breath. putting their face in the water etc. I would never push a 3 year old under the water that has never even been in a pool before. I would never pour water over a child's head either. disappointing and dangerous

Nice facilities. It…read moreis really hard to get a weight workout in. People virtually SIT on their machine and stare at their phones. For minutes on end. Sometimes people - all "macho" men - will hog 2 or more machines at the same time. So you have to wait around for people who don't know SQUAT about how to work out. I've had this happen on numerous occasions. Gets tiresome. When you mention this to the staff, they don't do a thing to rectify the problem.

I had a very bad interaction with an employee of the Y. She approached me while I was in the middle…read moreof my set to tell me I was breaking one of their rules. On top of that, she thought it was appropriate to wear her gym clothes and no indication that she works there. I had to ask if she worked at the gym. It's confusing to be in the middle of your set and interrupted in an unethical and moral way. As a young woman, I go to the gym to feel strong and sure of myself, not to be harassed by an employee of the y who is in the middle of their workout. It's hard for me to be in the weight area I general. Due to this experience, I no longer feel comfortable continuing to go to this Y. Hopefully in the future, the employees will be trained in how to approach those who go to the gym. For the future young women who have a hard time being comfortable in the weight area, if anything.

I was there for a large craft fair and found lots of useful gifts and yummy treats to buy! Great…read moreexperience

I have not been in the Lied Center since 2005, and was amazed at how it has developed. Nice…read moreswimming pool, fitness rooms, and elevated running track. We went during a craft show and the place was packed. Great to have a facility like this in Bellevue.

Came here for a birthday party on a Saturday so I can't speak to the swim lessons part! They…read moreoffered 50 kids to swim for an hour and a half, each child had to do a swim test to see if they needed a vest, lifeguards watched the kids during the swim, they have a slide into the pool, staff was friendly and kind to kids. They allow outside food and drink to be brought in for the party. It was a great time for the kids and nice for parents to be able to get a free minute knowing lifeguards are on duty. There was a sitting area in the lobby with a large window to be able to see your kids in the pool space.

They are very accommodating. my daughter is shy and they have been very nice and helpful with me…read moregetting her use to the place.

Our neighbors take their kids here, so we opted to give it a go. They offered a free trial and the…read morekids were sold. The entire staff are so friendly. Any instructor our kids get have been kind and patient. Always giving good feedback on what the kids are working on, what they're strong in, and how their overall performance is going. They offer showers to get the chlorine off, changing rooms, swimsuit dryers, and even blow dryers for their hair. I'd recommend them to anyone, and have already told a few friends with small kiddos about this place.

Took my toddler to their first trial lesson today and I'll say that they had a blast! The…read moreinstructor, Amber, was very kind and patient with each of the kids. The facility was clean and very kid-friendly. There were plenty of rooms to change in if needed as well as bathrooms. The assistant manager, Marnie, was very welcoming upon our arrival to the facility. Definitely signed up for the yearly membership! Thank you for the positive experience!