My nephew learned to swim here and had a great experince! I thought I would enroll my son as he…read moreloves the going to the pond, beach and pools. He enjoyed the introductory class, so we signed him up for group lessons. Something to know: they do not allow "floaties" or "bubbles", they swim with an instructor assisting them if necessary, use a bar with floats on the ends or stand on this really large block in the water with railings where they can stand and wait turns to swim. Parents are not allowed in the water for group lessons. My son has mild autism and really needs one to one in the water, but they have a 6 month wait for private lessons. I went with him for 2 group lessons and did not realize the groups could be larger than 3 with only 1 instructor usually, he requires more attention unfortunately and will not return. Very well organized, kind and welcoming staff with excellent facilities.

Goldfish (Danvers) is a community. We strive to make out kids gain confidence and be safe. How is…read morethis possible? Well, Goldfish is not just a swimming academy, it also hosts several events throughout the year so our kids can enjoy, meet other kids, and have fun! From Safety Swimming Week to Goldfish's own Swim or Treat, our kids are always learning and having fun at the same time. My two kids love it. I wish I had this academy when I was growing up in Argentina. Don't wait...enroll your kids now!!

If your child has learning disabilities or has anxiety problems in which you have to verbally cue…read moreyour child to listen to the instructors because their ADHD and anxiety is severe, SKIP THIS PLACE. I was admonished by the "Owner" because he thinks his program is one size fits all and he knows my child better than me. My son spent 5 years somewhere else before here and thought it would be different since we could actually sit in on the lessons, which we couldn't do at the previous place we went. Well after 4 weeks before today (Week 4 was the first one I was present for, my wife did the first 3 weeks) , he was no better off than he was before he came here. He only started doing what they asked after my interventions, which were no worse than me saying "You got this buddy" ,"You can do it" or "Come on, you got to get your hair wet", promising him rewards and followed by "Good job" when he did it. I was then told by the "Owner" that he knew how to get my child to respond better than me then accused me of making my son nervous when he WASN'T LISTENING BEFORE to the instructor. After a low key argument with him, I was told that I was not welcome back, which is ok, because my son didn't learn anything anyway after the 5th week. So again, as a parent, if your child only responds to your words, DO NOT COME HERE. And btw, singing nursery rhymes to a 9 year old to encourage them to swim DOESN'T WORK. For the price you pay per lesson, go somewhere else.

From the owner: British Swim School offers year-round swim lessons and water safety lessons for infants, kids, and…read moreadults, with learn to swim programs starting as early as 3 months. Located inside LA Fitness - Saugus, we welcome both gym members and non-members to enjoy a convenient, indoor setting where swimmers build real water safety skills through our gentle, survival-first teaching approach. For more than 45 years, families have trusted our proven curriculum, small group swim lessons, and supportive instructors to help swimmers grow in confidence at every age and ability level. Private swim lessons are available at select locations. Start building lifelong water confidence today.

Our experience with Swimm With Timm has been absolutely outstanding. What truly sets them apart is…read moretheir commitment to quality instruction and their small 4:1 student-to-coach ratio, which allows every swimmer to receive real, individualized attention. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about teaching proper technique. Instead of crowded classes where kids get lost in the group, each swimmer receives feedback, corrections, and encouragement throughout the lesson. You can genuinely see the progress week by week, not just in swimming skills, but also in confidence in the water. If you're looking for a swim program that prioritizes safety, technique, and personal development, Swimm With Timm is truly one of the best choices in the area. Highly recommended!

our son has been going to swim with Timm for almost two years now…read more They are beyond incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, professional, so helpful with all of the kids and very informative. My son has grown leaps and bounds in swim classes with swim with Timm due to their extremely supportive and knowledgeable staff. They are always challenging all of the kids and switching things up each and every class. They class size is super small which makes it easier for kids and especially my son to learn and grow. Whenever I have questions, I can always count on Liz and Tim, along with swim instructors to help. I will continue to keep referring all of my friends to swim with Timm because they are the best swim class in the north shore

Katie the instructor has been amazing with both children. Keeping them engaged and focused…read morethroughout the back to back lessons. Both kids (3.5 and 5.5) have made impressive progress this summer and it's all due to Katie. Would highly recommend

Instructor Brady (Newton,MA Area) He's so awesome with my kids (age 8,10) ! He is very personable…read moreand friendly. Very prompt and on time. Great teacher and helped the students perfect their form and technique.

This is an awesome community pool for city folk to cool off at. It's a pretty long drive to the…read morebeach from this corner of Somerville, so it's great to have somewhere closer to pop in on a hot summer day. Entry is $2 for adults, or you can pay $40 for a season pass. The parking lot is small, but there's additional parking at Dilboy stadium a short walk away. No food or drink allowed (besides water of course) which is a bummer, but makes sense for health and cleanliness issues. A few other reviewers thought the pool was dirty, but I haven't found that to be true. The locker rooms/bathrooms are a little rough, but it's an old community pool, what do you expect? It's pretty packed with kids so this is not the place to come for peace and quiet. Regardless, this will be a regular haunt of mine this summer for sure!

I've lived so close to this pool for so many years and didn't find out about it until this summer…read more Oh the sweet relief of cool refreshing water that I've been missing all my Somervillian life! Dilboy pool is a really great way to beat the summer heat while having a cheap day out in the sun close to home. You can get their via public transportation by taking the 80, 87, or 88 bus, or drive to the pool and park in the lot in the back. The nice thing about this pool is that it is really big and not to full either. Mostly families visit, and they have a shallow wading pool for the tiny kiddies if you have any in tow. With 5 life guards on duty, and the deep end reaching 4 ft. 8 inches, you can feel safe in just about any inch of the pool. They also have a male and female dressing room equipped with toilets, showers, and dressing cubicles, so you can change on site if you prefer. A few changes to keep in mind that we heard from some of the regulars and confirmed with a lifeguard: 1) Chairs are no longer allowed at the pool, so bring a towel and be prepared to plop yourself down on the concrete. 2) They are now charging a $2 entrance fee if you go to the pool between 11 am and 1 pm. After this peak time it is free. 3) This isn't really a change, but something to be aware of if you are visiting for the first time with lots of people. The entrance to the pool is through the dressing rooms, which means your party will be briefly separated until you are on the pool side. Happy Swimming!

Terrible experience and extremely disappointing. This place has so much potential and could be such…read morea great resource for the community, but the way it is being run and the way the staff treats people completely ruins the experience. The female lifeguards were rude in general to the public. They kept staring at us and pointing at us, which made us extremely uncomfortable. The pool checks were also poorly communicated, and nobody clearly explained what the actual purpose of them was. The head lifeguard was just as rude and unprofessional. What made the experience even worse was that after we left because we were uncomfortable, we were literally stopped and pulled aside by the staff and accused of lying about having a child with us just to get into the pool. We did NOT lie. We have been at the pool. We had our belongings inside and everything was already set up. Two of us left because a lifeguard told a mother in the water near us that she could not be in the pool with the floaties she had. Since it was extremely hot out and we wanted her child to actually be able to enjoy the pool, we went all the way back home to grab a life jacket we had so mind you the third person with us was still there at the pool with all our stuff waiting for us to return with said life jacket for the baby. We were rushing back specifically so she could get back in and enjoy the pool. So to then be stopped, accused of lying and treated like we were doing something wrong was completely ridiculous. We only needed about an hour at the pool, and somehow that short visit turned into an uncomfortable and frustrating experience. The staff's attitude, the staring, pointing, lack of communication and then accusing us of lying was enough to make it very clear that we will not be returning. It is honestly a shame because this place has so much potential and could be something really great for the community if it were run by people who actually knew how to treat families with basic respect and kindness. One visit was more than enough.

What a great place to spend a day! Plus it's free thanks to DCR! The facilities are clean - shower,…read morechanging rooms and bathrooms. The pool is huge. Lifeguards are present and they test the pool quality every hour or so. The kiddie area is blocked off so perfect for families who want to dunk their kids and not to be disturbed by other swimmers. Don't want to swim? There is a splash pad when you leave the pool area. There is also a playground with picnic tables within 2 min walk. I saw four swings for babies/toddlers and swings for older kids are behind the slides. Street parking.

We've been coming here for a couple of months and love this swimming school. All the instructors…read moreare very knowledgeable and the cost is great! Our daughter is only 4 and is almost at the last phase which is crazy but this school has done amazing work with her. We will continue till she finished all phases. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking to get your kids into swimming.

My 7 month old has been taking lessons in Methuen for the past couple months...I'm a new mom &…read morebetween my boyfriend & I, our son lives on 2 lakes & a pool. Getting our baby to not only feel comfortable in the water but to literally teach him how to turn himself over (god forbid he ever fell in) is very important to us. Our teacher, Miss Rosa has been AMAZING with all the babies!! She has her one on ones with everyone & she's just such a great teacher. We couldn't be happier with the staff, management (Keith Murphy) & CLEANLINESS!!! I highly recommend to all parents who want their kids to feel confident in water & have fun!!

I have been a member for over 20 years. The water aerobic classes are amazing . Each instructor…read morehas their own style but all of them are great .I usually go to 4 classes each week . Love Vanderbilt Club !! Loretta Carrigan

Great gym equipment with very friendly and helpful staff. It's a gym but the owner is so amazing…read moreshe makes you feel like family when you walk in.

Fun pool & splash pad combo. The pool doesn't get too deep and having both options is great. The…read morepool itself typically has leaves and pine needles, but it's surrounded by trees so that's to be expected. It's only $3 to get in, and Stoneham residents get access an hour earlier than the general public. During the week the Stoneham Boys & Girls Club also has free lunches here for kids of all ages.

Great local pool and splash pad. Nice place to take kids for an afternoon. Water is cold but that's…read morenice on a hot day.

The Torigian YMCA is a real asset to the community. It has a friendly staff that supplies great…read moreprograms at a reasonable price. There is something for everyone. My wife and I have been going to classes there for years. My wife was a Cancer patient. When she started to fail in her last months, one of the instructors took a personal interest in her. Introduced her to chair aerobics and a great class of supporters. This YMCA goes out of it's way to help everyone young or old. People of all ages and abilities. Come see what a real asset to the community looks like. You will be proud to be a part of it.

Me and my 3 year old son had fallen mind you I'm pregnant someone left the water running in the…read moreshower facing the toilet and my son and I walked in and fell my son hit his head on the shower thing and I have a bad bruise I asked the people if they do bathroom checks and they said no idk if I want to come back here again my son and I could've really been hurt I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone it was my actual first time being there with my son and now he scared of water and being near showers