Ian completed 2 weeks of training at Teddi Bear Swim School this past Friday…read more I was yelping for swimming lessons last year and Teddi Bear showed up. The ratings were high. I called Miss Teddi. She recommended that I go through the website and register for this summer only swimming classes that run till August 1st or 2nd week. She mentioned that it would take 1 to 2 weeks for kids to learn swimming. So, I had it bookmarked. I went through the motions in May, registered Ian for the week of June 25th with an option to continue the week of July 9th. About the school: Their website is well organized, the email correspondence, text correspondence and any other interactions with Teddi Bear staff (Instructors Christina, Alicia and Teddi) is very clear. Class is $150.00/week. Deposit of $75.00 is due prior to classes commencing. They accept e-payments. Due to the deposit, first week's balance of $75.00 is due on the Monday of the class week. Upcoming week's payment is due on Thursday if your kid is continuing on. About the setup: The pool where the swimming classes happen is in the backyard of a house. There is a yard sign in the front lawn. The big RV in the parkway is also cant miss. There is abundant street parking. You let yourself into the backyard, close the gate behind you, sign the waiver form at the table, pay your fee balance, take a seat and wait for your class slot to begin. There is a changing station in the backyard. There appears to be a bathroom inside the backyard garage. I opted for the 4-4:30 PM slot the first week as Ian also has Taekwondo at 6 PM couple of days a week. There were 6 kids per class. The first week it was Miss Christina and Miss Alicia doing all the training. Miss Teddi joined for a few minutes couple of times. The 2nd week it was Miss Christina and Miss Teddi doing most of the training. About the lessons: At any given time there are 2 instructors in the pool. After the initial 5 minute "warm up" instructors usually split up with each instructor surrounded by 3 kids. The first week was about getting familiar with water, balancing in the water and general use of legs, etc. The 2nd week was freestyle swimming, breathing, etc. Miss Christina is very vocal, encouraging kids with positive words of encouragement, holding the kids with utmost care, pointing out the aspects of swimming that are important, etc. There were kids who were crying Monday and Tuesday, but by Wednesday they were getting used to the swim lessons. The lessons being only 30 minutes long is helpful. Ian was out of breath couple of times. Instructors are definitely pacing the session keeping this in mind. All said and done Ian can swim freestyle after 10 days of swim classes. I am so proud of my son as he went from being afraid of being underwater to embracing the concept of swimming. I have to thank Teddi Bear Swim School as they were instrumental in making this transformation happen. I definitely recommend signing up your young kids to learn swimming here. You will not be disappointed.

My kids just finished two weeks of lessons and they have learned so much, even from day one. I've…read moretaken them to 4 different swim schools over the years, some to try and some for actual lessons and none were as effective as Teddi Bear Swim School. Mrs. Teddi and her daughter are great. I like that they are nice, yet firm. Every lesson feels solid; no time wasted. They give individual feedback/reminders to each child to help them understand where they need to improve. I didn't feel like any child had more or less focus than the other. What really helped was going daily for 30 minutes so the kids can remember what they learned and is easier for them to get back to where they left off the day before. Highly recommend this school and I hope we can come back next year.

We came here for a free trial and signed up afterwards! My daughter was scared and cried at first…read morebut that's normal since it's a new environment. It was also very busy / crowded and a bit overstimulating, even as her parents. The first class, her instructor was Gaby and it was with 3 families total. My husband mentioned that coach gaby spoke really fast and it was also hard to hear due to how many people were in the pool. By her second lesson, my daughter has improved so much , she no longer cries and is getting more comfortable! I'm excited to see her growth with aqua tots , and the coaches. Thìs session was with coach Cely and she was amazing. I really like that it was a smaller group thìs time. It was 2 families total thìs time. We were here on Father's Day and there was a treat table to celebrate fathers and Father's Day coloring themed pages. I highly recommend aqua tots! They're very flexible with schedules from morning to evening classes. We have taken both morning and evening classes. If you need to reschedule, you can call in or do it in the app. The front desk also is very helpful. They have a retail section so if you happen to forget anything, they will have it! Thìs is something my Husband does with my daughter and that's their special time / bonding experience and it has been great to witness!

Food: NA/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 Parking: 3/5 Family friendly: 4/5 Stroller friendly: 3/5 ADA accessible: 3/5 Took my kids here for swim lessons and everyone from the managers down are pleasant and professional. The swim instructors are trained really well and they have a good system in place. Each instructor has 3-4 kids which provides an adequate amount of for each kid to learn. It's a really positive and encouraging environment for the kids to learn and, personally, my kids have made great strides. Aqua-Tots is located in a plaza so parking is shared but not too bad I would recommend any kid to come her to learn how to swim!

What an incredible swim program ! I am so happy with every…read morecoach we have tried for my daughter she is about 16months & has been swimming here since she turned 1yrs old so not too long, but long enough for both of us to fall in love with this (Swim) school the instructors and the office staff are so helpful , nice , and informative about the program and policies. Even though she is young, I see that they have other programs available as she progresses and advances through her swimming like the swim club, the snorkeling program, and the surfing program. I even took a surf lessons myself with the owner, who is absolutely fantastic. It is a great place not just for children to learn how to swim, but for adults to strengthen their skills or even explore other opportunities in the water. Ps they offer free trials

Went in to this location for a swim trial for my 4 year old. We were able to get a reservation…read morewithin a few days, everyone was really nice. we had Kadie who was super awesome and my daughter felt comfortable especially having the class for the first time. i would def return we really only decided on another location due to location as this was a little out of the way for us and recommended by a family member. showers available multiple bathrooms awards *coins* for kids pricing was great

Just want to start off by saying, my son is autistic and speech delayed, and has been given nothing…read morebut support from the instructors at BSS. Sarah, Ruby, and all the other girls have been patient, understanding and made me feel at ease when I felt my child was having difficulties. Checking yelp I'm very surprised by the ratings. If my son needed additional support and wasn't able to flourish at BSS (Which would probably be from a lack of care on my part and not helping him and participating), I would find him somewhere his needs could be met properly, and not spam 1 star reviews from multiple accounts. Cathy, you should really put that energy into finding a place that's a better fit for your kid. British Swim School has been nothing but kind and understanding with my autistic son, and no one should hesitate to do a trial and see if it's a good fit for their own kid on the spectrum.

10/10, hands down. Orange County had plenty of options for swimming schools. However, I felt…read moremostly tailored to children. Some other common issues I ran into were: -Lessons were offered only in a group setting (adults & kids) - Very limited schedules (M-F only, or certain times like 11am on certain weekdays). When I did manage to find a time/day, the prices were outrageous. -Distance. Either in LA county or south county. For an adult who's already terrified of the water, I was starting to feel overwhelmed and almost ended my search. Thankfully, my last call was to British Swim School where I spoke to Priscilla. She was super sweet and was very informative. Never sales pitchy or gimmicky. I explained that the lessons were for me, and I have a fear of the water. She was extremely understanding, and proceeded to explain that their instructors were highly trained and equipped to handle many different scenarios, including mine. You could tell she had the utmost confidence in her instructors, and managed to put my nerves at ease. Scheduling was clear and concise and their prices and schedule are the most reasonable in this area. They have multiple locations. They are located in the 24 Fitness gym. They reserve an entire lane for their lessons. When entering, head over to the pool area. Can't miss their table set up. The instructors Ashlei and Celinda ARE AMAZING ladies! Pleased to say exceeded my expectations. On day one, I was so scared I had tears streaming and trembling happening. Their instructors have an effective, yet very caring approach. Easily got me comfortable, and focused. After about 2 sessions, I began to look forward to my lessons. Now, I'm not afraid of the water! This experience easily surpassed my expectations, from the owners to the instructors. VERY professional bunch. They even have an easy to use app where you can access your schedule, communicate, and so much more. And if you still need help, don't hesitate to call. Ted and Priscilla are AMAZING people and very easy to talk to. They offer private and group lessons. So whether you're thinking for lessons for your child, or yourself - I want to tell you that the swimming is a skill and a wonderful gift for yourself, a loved one, and in general anyone and at any age. The water knows no age.... Or weight for that matter. I wish I had started sooner and you will too. :)

Both my son and daughter have been with Ohana Water Polo Academy since it's inception. Thanks to…read moreexcellent coaching and a caring staff my son is currently playing in college and my daughter has signed with Cal for the 2019-2020 school year. This means they'll have priority registration, mandatory study hall, tutoring, and a group of peers with similar interests! They'll also be able to graduate on time! Many of Ohana Water Polo Academy graduates also went on to play in college and continue to get together when home on break. Thanks Ohana WPA for teaching my children discipline, loyalty and the benefits of hard work!

My kids have been attending this club for almost a year now..great coaches and a family-type…read moreatmosphere. The people in this club are very dedicated, and the focus is on FUN! Excellent place to learn the game. They are also very competitive and sent several groups to the National Junior Olympics in NorCal this past summer. The high school age groups regularly have kids graduate and go on to play polo in college..very pleased with the whole program here, and so different from the other 'clubs' we have been a part of. Thank you Ohana!

Our 5 year old son had previous swimming lessons last summer, and although the lessons got him…read moreadjusted to the water, the skills didn't translate to going swimming with the family and feeling confident in the water. This summer we found Jump Start and had Chloe as his instructor. He only completed 6 lessons - but she helped him so much! He went from being scared in a pool to going to Palm Springs this past weekend and being able to jump in the water alone, swim to safety, and play for hours on end in the water. It was absolutely INCREDIBLE to watch as his mom. Thank you so much, Chloe!! It's always hard to tell if the lessons will translate into the real world, and they truly did... we will be back next summer!

This is our 5th summer with Jump Start Swimming and we are definitely coming back next year! We…read morehave spent the last three summers taking lessons with Ms. Madison who has been very effective in helping my three children become more confident swimmers. My 10 year old and 8 year old were in semi-private lessons together and Ms. Maddie handled them well. My youngest, now 6 years old, can sometimes be a little stubborn but she complied during private lessons with Ms. Madison Le and Ms. Sofia Fex. Thank you both for making swim lessons fun for my children =) I'd also like to mention that Jump Start Swimming offers lessons to individuals with special needs. Overall, I recommend this business to anyone looking for affordable, 30 minute swim lessons during the summer months. See you next year!