I finally signed my daughter up for swim lessons. She is terrified of being in the water unless…read moreshe's walking around ankle deep. She takes a while to acclimate to being in and under the water. We were very impressed with the ease of sign up, the website, and the staff. We were greeted when we walked in by warm, friendly staff who explained everything to us. I cannot rave enough about the swim instructors with my daughter. She made them work on night 1! As a behavior analyst, I was impressed with their skills with balancing rapport building and following through to push her. She was "that one" that was loud and screaming and no one was visibly bothered. Also before going I was skeptical of how much can really be done in 30 minutes with a small group of 3/4 year olds. I was also impressed with how quickly they move between children's turns, sharing attention with each one, and keeping the pace moving!

I love their patience with the children! They're very kind and work well with the kids when they're…read moreupset or unwilling to try something. My daughter is 2.5 and my son is 14 weeks old. My daughter has gone off and on since she was five months. My son just started when he turned 2 months old. My daughter is very comfortable in the water and some of the thanks goes to the instructors here. I only wish she was actually learning safety measures. I've watched videos of children smaller than her tossed into a pool and able to back float or swim to safety. I'm sure some of this will come in due time but for the cost, more aggressive teaching would make me happier. I do however appreciate the warmth of the water and that it's not chlorine. That reeks havoc on black children's hair.

Love the smiles I'm treated by every time I enter! Everyone is so friendly! Teachers are invested…read morein kids and families. Facilities are nice and clean. Great place to work and have anyone in your family learn to swim!

We have been swimming at Foss for six months and absolutely love it! Our baby started classes at…read moresix months old for pure safety, as our parents have pools. This has turned into something our family looks forward to every Sunday. In our first session, our kiddos was not making gains on a skill. Through evaluations, it was decided she needed to take the level again. As an educator, it was comforting to know Foss does not push students through unless they are ready. We have now had Miss Mya for two sessions and couldn't love her more. Our daughter has become so comfortable with her. She will even jump in to Mya and leave me poolside. She is compassionate about her work and students. We have been so lucky to have her on our swim journey. If you are thinking about getting your kiddo lessons, do it. We love Foss!

I am here currently for the indoor pool. I was surprise that this place is not packed on a Saturday…read moreafternoon. Plenty of parking spaces. The pool is very kids friendly. There is a hot tub in the center of the indoor pool where adults can just chills, with full view of the kids swimming as long as the kids old enough and can swim. There is an outdoor pool which is a small walk from the indoor pool. There plenty of lifeguards here today. This facility looks clean today. The staff is nice. There is also an indoor kids' place area called the RiverChase rainforest. There is a child watch room here too for parents who want to exercise. There is an indoor walking lap area and I saw some exercise area. The shower has a swimsuit spinner machine to help the swimsuit dry. There are lockers but no locks so if you go bring your own lock. There is no sauna or stream room.

So I went to the pool today and the outdoor pool got shut down for reasons unknown by the county…read more There was only one lifeguard that knew what he what he was doing while all the other had zero knowledge. Then what looks to be the managers start screaming at him when all he was trying to do was direct the other lifeguards. These poor lifeguards need to be treated with respect!!! It was so unprofessional.

The entire staff is wonderful! So friendly and great with the little ones. We love all of the…read moreinstructors we've had the pleasure of working with over the last couple of months. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Big Blue Swim School’s mission is to show kids they can do anything by unlocking their full…read morepotential in the water. We teach year-round weekly swim lessons to kids ages 3 months to 12 years old. With no contracts or registration fees, families can start and stop swim lessons at any time. Our swim instructors teach full-time, giving kids the consistency needed to build trust with their teacher! Our flexible schedule, 90-degree water, ultra-clean pools, and spacious viewing area make for a stress-free, family-friendly experience. Parents can track swim progress in the Parent Portal. Whether you are looking for safety around water, an after-school activity, or swim team prep, our program is the ideal learn-to-swim experience for every child. When you walk into our swim school, you’ll notice that our facility is spacious and family-friendly, offering multiple changing rooms and showers so you never have to wait. The pool viewing area is equipped with Wi-Fi and comfortable chairs for parents to sit back and relax during lessons, as well as kids activities such as coloring and train stations. Our 90-degree pools make swimming lessons stress-free for kids and parents as kids learn to swim without chattering teeth. Every class has a small student-to-teacher ratio to ensure that kids get the attention they need to make fast progress in their swim skills.

My daughter does swim lessons here and Bryant is always nice and welcoming at the front.read more

The Emerson YMCA is one of the greatest businesses in North County, STL, MO. The employees are all…read moreprofessional, kind & customer-oriented. The monthly fee is a great value at just a tad over a dollar a day! Senior citizens are allowed to have their Medicare/Insurance pay their fee. They have a very affordable childcare that is open early & closes in the evening. The swimming pool has many different classes for swimming, water exercises, etc... The maintenance crew performs an excellent job cleaning & the overall Y looks great, especially during & post-Covid. The gym equipment floor is expansive with plenty of options inc/ free weights, different exercise machines, many diff styles of cardio equipment, etc... The basketball floor is brand new & where they host many diff boys/girls rec leagues practices & games. They play pickleball on the courts, also. Walking track is on the 2nd floor above the gym. I'm encouraging everyone to join, become a donor to assist our fav biz in North County! Your donations can be used for childcare, events (Ex. They just hosted an indoor Halloween extravaganza for the kids this week). I don't know why the YMCA('s) Executives/Mgmt. doesn't broadcast all the services, benefits & community events?? The YMCA needs our assistance regarding donations, volunteerism, event participation & joining to improve OUR community and our family's health!! As a community, we should all look to join, participate & donate to this excellent, quality & affordable value. My wife & I have participated in the Christmas gift drive for a decade+.

I love our town's Y. It's like my home away from home. Plus, I get a break from the kids (they have…read morea nursery that's free to full members) and can pump some iron at the same time! Great classes, too! Cycling is my fave!

I have been trying to cancel for over a month now. The front staff desk has all told me different…read moreanswers which has caused me to pay for 2 months we didn't use the Y. Their staff needs to be trained on all saying the same information.

Great high-end facility with an excellent fitness floor and indoor lap pool, not too busy.read more

This place is great. Very spacious and the pool area is so big. There was a tall slide, water…read morewaves pool and an area for toddlers. The facility looks clean. The gym looks spacious. Overall lots of parking spots. Great facility to swim or to workout with the numerous gym equipments.