We started bringing the kiddos here when it was Family Swim School; a couple years ago it was…read morebought by Wise. Today, we started our first lessons of the year! Usually, we do 1 lesson per week for 10-12 weeks, but due to the weird summer (covid), we got in on 2 lessons per week for 4 weeks. Today, the teacher was very engaging with the kids, worked with what they did well, and worked on what they needed help with. The teacher to student ratio was good. (the most students per teacher is 4). These are things we really like about this school. Covid info: All staff are wearing plastic face shields, and all non swimmers are required to wear masks. Hand sanitizer is available and used upon entering the building. Chairs (around pool area) are in groups of 2 and spaced 6ft apart, they are also sanitized after they have been sat in. After the lesson is over, we leave out of a side door, and walk around the building to the parking lot.

My daughter goes here and she has learned every stroke. She is in Riptide prep and she is doing…read moreamazing. Would definitely recommend wise as a swim school for your kids!

This place is amazing ! Great place to bring your kids learn…read morelife skill that they will need to help survive and will help them enjoy for the rest of their life! I personally think you should bring a kid around when you're old and get them exposed to the water ! The biggest thing is consistency and keep going even in the summers and throughout the year if you can! Please give a raise to Mrs Molly ! She is amazing and is a major reason for continuing our relationship with wise !

So far we've just had a trial assessment, but the entire process was wonderful. They were very…read moreresponsive via my online inquiry, helpful scheduling the trial session, and when we got there the gal at the front desk was super friendly and helpful. She gave us a tour and walked us to where to go. We ended up signing our son up for lessons since the price is very economical. I hope it will be a good use of our time and money.

I recently relocated to the area and moved my kids to this Foss location. We are happy so far…read more Plenty of parking out front, and the staff are friendly on your way in. The changing room, stalls and bathrooms are very clean. The instructors are great, we have had 2 different instructors and both have done well to get our kids swimming and participating in class. I have heard midweek evenings are very busy, but we go very early on weekend mornings and find that to be busy, but in no way is it overwhelming.

This place is so well run, it's always clean and their teachers are all exceptional. They are…read moreextremely knowledgeable in teaching children and their system is top notch. Bravo to the team and leadership of Foss.

Our family has been going to this Foss location since January 2022, when our older son is 3 years…read moreold - he is now in Big 4 class and is very comfortable in the pool. Our younger son has been taking swim lessons at Foss for the past year and has become more comfortable with swimming in the pool. Our experiences with Foss have been good overall - the team there has done a good job addressing challenges that have come up.

I was in the market to get my child enrolled in swim lessons when this ad pulled up on social…read moremedia. We signed our child up and have been pretty happy with the lessons overall. They mentioned that they will do a preview lesson for children (which is free) and you can decide to enroll. What is doesn't say is that children under a certain age are not eligible for the preview lesson. I had called to ask a couple of questions about what to bring and that's when they told me, so I'm glad I didn't find out when I showed up. However, you can still do a tour and look around, so that might be worthwhile if you're considering it. The first day of the lesson was pretty chaotic. They have multiple swim areas and one big family changing room with stalls, so it was a lot of people with stuff everywhere. We were not prepared and had too much stuff with us, so the first lesson was a bit of a challenge (plus it was quite cold out, so we had coats). It was packed in there with few places to sit, so that was part of the challenge. As the weeks have gone on it's been less crowded and we have figured out a good system for changing and getting ready by bringing fewer things, so that has helped. The instructor Anna is really wonderful. We're in a baby/toddler group and she does a fantastic job. She explains everything and the parents are in there with the littles, although it is a little hard to hear at times because of the many groups at once. She is very patient when the babies aren't feeling it and has provided some good feedback to us. The lessons are 30 minutes long and it's a little pricey at more than $25 a lesson. You have to enroll in and pay for a whole semester at a time, which are 9-ish to 14-ish weeks. The groups are small (I think our group is 5 kids) and there seems to be some personal attention during the lesson, so that is a definite benefit. It's lots of cute songs and toys at that age to make it fun and engaging. Overall, my child enjoys his lessons and we are pleased with the quality of the instruction. I would definitely sign him up for another lesson if he is interested. Definitely recommend doing a tour or a preview lesson before signing up just so you know what you're in for.

I attended MKJA for over a year in the jiu jitsu Gracie Combatives program a couple nights a week…read more Through Master Toft's caring instruction I gained skill, strength, and renewed flexibility that I still enjoy to this day even though I am not training currently. The people there are family. I am excited for the opportunity when I can train with them again. Whether you have children that need direction and self esteem or you are an adult in need of a place that doesn't judge but encourages personal growth, I urge you to try out MKJA.

We love Mr. Toft and his team of instructors. Our son is 8 and has poor coordination (sensory…read moredelay) as well as attention deficit. He has done so well and increased he confidence and agility at Metro Karate in Eden Prairie. We are amazed at how well he does and his dedication and believe it is a reflection of the instructors.

Excellent programs! Very welcoming and friendly environment. My daughter is enjoying her experience…read moreat Sylvan in Chaska. -Carrie D

The address that is listed with this is currently wrong - these lessons take place in the Butler…read moreBuilding on the St. Catherine University campus in St. Paul's Mac-Groveland neighborhood. We've had a kid in the summer swim sessions (there are three sessions a summer) the past three years. I love it because the teachers are great (I assume they are St. Kate's swim team members), its well organized, the facilities are nice, and the kids learn a ton because they go every day for 2 or 3 weeks rather than once a week for eight to ten weeks, which is what most swim lessons are like. It seems like the learning is stronger with the every day method. I've continued to be extremely pleased with the program, and plan to continue to have a kid as a participant for many summers to come!

Been here a few times with the kids. It is easy to navigate, has a decent amount of stuff to do,…read moreand the lifeguards are on point. It isn't Great Wolf Lodge, it is a manageable size, and has all the things you need - including nachos with the terrible but delicious cheese (that is so wrong yet so right). My kids like bouncing back and forth between the pool with the slides (a walk-in kind) and the lap pool nearby that is more your traditional pool. Prices are reasonable. Its a great way to burn some energy for a few hours.

So you've got this rec center in the middle of the hood. It offers all kinds of things for people…read morein the neighborhood. Playground, basketball, volleyball, yoga, exercise equipment, etc. are all offered and more. But it is the lap pool and swimming I'm writing about that is so awesome. A lightly chlorinated pool. That's right. They have a different filtration method here using sphagnum moss which significantly reduces the amount of chlorine in the water. There is nothing better then getting out of a pool and NOT smelling like a chlorine tablet. Less burning of the eyes and itching of the skin. A win all around. Plus they open @ 6:30am some days for you early morning risers and open it up from 5:30-7pm on other days (see website for schedule). Plus if you got the toddlers and young kids, there is the water park, 2 water slides, and a shallow pool to get them acclimated. Me likey.