My 4.5-year-old is currently learning to swim with Ms. Desiree and absolutely loves it!…read more We first tried ASA Dublin, but it was a constant struggle....overcrowded slots, limited pool and changing space, and long waits. Even during COVID, it felt overwhelming, and progress was slow. Then we switched to ASA Livermore, where, unfortunately, a teacher once pushed him into the pool despite his discomfort with water in his eyes. That experience really set him back, and we paused swimming altogether in 2023. Fast forward to 2025, we gave All Star a try. It's only been 1.5 months, and the transformation is incredible. Not only does he love the water, but he looks forward to every class. He's already jumping in, kicking, floating, and taking risk, all in just 15-minute sessions! It's definitely pricey, but the progress has made it absolutely worth it. Camille has also been wonderful... so warm, accommodating, and great with kids. The whole environment here feels positive and welcoming. We're really grateful we made the switch.

My 3.5 yr old grandson has had only four 15 minute sessions and I just can't believe his progress!…read moreIncredibly pleased with his learning here. The only thing that takes a star away is the price...while its a great school, the cost is a bit high but I'm going to pay it because he's doing g so well

I can't speak too much to the degree of the effectiveness and quality of the program and…read moreinstructors because when I signed up I was forced to accept these terms, after my first lesson I went to ask them about revoking this because I'm not comfortable with my child's identity being irrevocably given to them to be used at their leisure, in perpetuity, and however they like. They told me there's literally nothing they will do or can do about this. They refunded me for the class and canceled my membership because I'm just not gonna go ahead and sign this stuff over just so my kid can get swim classes. This was back in July. I've signed back into my account and as you can see here nothing has changed and this still exists. No parent should have to give up the identity of their child in order to use a product or service that they're already willing to pay for.

I spoke with an associate less than 24 hours ago, she sent the information needed via email and…read moreconfirmed a spot would be held for my son to attend class tonight at 6. I call to make payment and of course she didn't hold a spot for him and now there is no availability. Ridiculous. My 5 year old is extremely excited to go to lessons tonight and i now have to tell him he can't go because THEY messed up. Terrible customer service.

Years later, we are still here! now with my third kid, occasionally other family (my husband…read morefinally decided to learn how to swim :D). ASA has been flexible and accommodating with scheduling and makeups when illness and other issues inevitably arise. We love the small class sizes and open changing rooms. Shout out to Archana for all her help! Pro tip: if you choose earlier/odd times that no one wants, you can often end up with 1-on-1 lessons. Ask the rep how many kids are enrolled when signing up. If no times available, sometimes they will open a new spot.

First I want to say the staffs and instructor were all Very…read morenice and professional. This review is about the manager and how she doesn't understand client needs when it comes to using their services. It shows this establishment is a very cookie cutter academy and best suitable for only kids less than 10 years old ( lanes were Very narrow aka cramped, my kid scraped his back and was bleeding) I called the ASA specifically to inquire if they are a good fit for my child's swimming lesson needs. I have explained in detail what level my child is at which he knows most of the strokes and has been playing waterpolo competitively. He now wants to join a competitive swim team which he wasn't able to bc he didn't know how to do flip turns and he is not very good at back stroke. We want to improve these areas specifically and we want to know if 1, they have a specific class that will fit this need, 2, he is a teenager so we need to know if he personally thinks the class will work for him. The girl offered a trial class and we showed up. She told me over the phone that this class will help with what he needs but ofc when we attended it was a class based on age and not skills. Clearly was not what we were looking for but as I was sitting there, a lady came by asked me what I was looking for bc she can see he was not a little kid and he can almost qualify to be an instructor based on how well he swam. After I explained our situation again which I didn't mind, she said they have a stroke specific class which will make more sense for him. I asked if we can do a trial class she said yes. And, again that's not the case bc when the front desk staffs tried to book one they needed a manager's approval. The manager refused and asked us to pay bc they only offer 1 trial class. I explained the situation being we attended an incorrect class etc then she insisted it doesn't matter bc trial class is to access what level he is at so one class will suffice.... THIS IS THE PART why I wrote this review. As a paying client who has to commit to at least three months of swimming lessons at $52/class, I should have the say so if the class, the instructor, the lessons are going to work for us. We also get to evaluate the school. But from the manager, it's a one way street even though the whole point of a trial class for us was to see if my child will get the training he needs. Not to mention we wasted our time driving to this class on a school day to which it doesn't work for us at all. Like she made it seem like I wanted to get another free class smh. I was even considering private lessons if the instructor was very good at helping my child! It's this type of poor management makes you lose business.

Honestly, I was so impressed with how much my kids (Almost 5 and almost 3) progressed during their…read more12 lessons. Before they started, I warned their instructor that we did not expect much because both of them were very hesitant about getting in the water and often refused to even try things like putting their face in the water or doing assisted floating. Jianna did an AMAZING job with my kids, because by the end of the 4 weeks, my 5 year old was swimming unassisted in backstroke and freestyle across the pool, and practicing skills to keep herself afloat and able to safely get to the wall. My 3 year old who wanted nothing to do with the water was getting in on his own, kicking when instructed, and even attempting to blow bubbles. Jianna was so patient and positive with my kids, and they looked forward to seeing her every day. She was attentive and so knowledgeable, and was able to work with very different development and skill levels extremely effectively. She has taken away so much stress from this mom and I am extremely grateful to her and Sunsational for these lessons. Definitely will be using again and highly recommend!

We couldn't be happier with our experience! Dashiell is incredibly patient, encouraging, and clear…read morewith instructions. They have a fantastic way of building confidence in the water while keeping lessons fun and engaging. We've seen amazing progress in just a short time and highly recommend Dashiell to anyone looking for a skilled, thoughtful swim teacher!

Wow, San Ramon Aquatic Center is great if you're looking for a place for beginner swimmers or a…read moreplace to splash during a hot summer day. We've been to Dublin Wave and Larkey Swim Center but I think San Ramon Aquatic Park takes the cake: 1. Low entry fee of $8/pp. Big, clean family room for changing along with showers. 2. The main splash pad is a sight to behold. They have this gigantic bucket that gets filled with water pumped from the main pool. It rocks back and forth like a slow bell, signaling impeding doom. Eventually, the bucket tips over and drenched everything and everyone below. It never gets old watching this. 3. They have separate pools for diving, lap swimming, and one with a gigantic inflatable structure that looks like an obstacle course from American Ninja, only above a big pool. As for minor downsides: 1. Limited places to sit around the perimeter. Its crowded here and many folks set out blankets for picnics. 2 Despite a pretty big parking lot, it does get busy so you may need to park a bit farther.

First time visiting this pool with some friends and kids on a weekend. There's a huge parking lot…read moreright outside the pool, which is very convenient. The parking signs were a little confusing because they say "pool permit parking only," but I later found out that this only applies on weekdays. $8 admission is a pretty good deal, although there's an additional service fee when paying by credit card. The front desk didn't mention the fee, and I only noticed it after reading a sign off to the side of the desk. The changing room was clean and tidy, with hot showers and plenty of lockers. There aren't individual changing stalls, though, and the bathroom is located inside the changing room. The kids' pool is probably the highlight. It's very shallow and perfect for little kids, with water slides, a play structure, and a big bucket that fills up and dumps water over everyone. The kids had a lot of fun waiting for it. The main pool has a dedicated lap-swimming section and a shallower area around 4 feet deep where people can hang out. The deep end has an inflatable obstacle course that looks like an American Ninja Warrior-style setup, along with diving boards at different heights. My biggest issue was the very strict lifeguard monitoring. They were watching the pool extremely closely, with whistles ready to go at any moment. During our three-hour visit, I saw multiple parents and kids being spoken to by lifeguards. I was also approached for having a small child on my back in the shallow section. I was standing comfortably in the water, but I was told not to carry the child that way. What confused me was that I was allowed to carry the same child in front of me, but not on my back. I understand the lifeguards have to enforce safety rules, but I wasn't clear on the difference or what additional safety concern the back carry presented. Overall, I appreciate having lifeguards who are attentive and focused on safety, especially with so many kids around. However, during our visit, it sometimes felt like I was being watched the entire time and had to walk on eggshells. The facilities are clean, the kids' pool is fun, there's plenty to do, and $8 is a reasonable price. Would I come back? Maybe 50/50. It's a good community pool, but the very strict enforcement made the experience a little less relaxing for me. ‍

The last(?) bastion of ClubSport. While it isn't large and lacks the amenities of the other, former…read moreClubSports, it makes great use of what it has. The equipment is very clean, and everything is super organized. The staff is extremely friendly, and the community they have there is very strong. Don't sleep on this gym, guys.

Love this club. But PLEASE enforce the rules about no oils or strong scents in the sauna. People…read morebring strong essential oils in there. People with respiratory conditions or allergic reactions are affected. I'm still coughing 4 hours after leaving the club. It really is becoming a problem.

We had a great experience with Dan for our 3.5 year old. We went from never having had a swim…read morelesson and in 10 days was jumping off pool ledges with excitement and reaching the sides of the swimming pool all on her own! The classes are not for the faint of heart. These are accelerated no nonsense classes and the intent is to teach them to survive. For the first few days, expect a lot of tears and emotions from the kiddos. The last few days, they will be proud of their accomplishment and enjoy being in the water. I was lucky and our kiddo did not cry one day. She loved it so much, she still asks to go back. I am beyond impressed and have a sense of relief knowing she can swim with safety. Thank you so much, Dan!

Dan was great!!! We took our twins to his 10 day swim class…read moreand within 3 lessons they were little fish! He was stern and direct, but that's exactly what 2.5 year olds need so they understand how important water safety is. My husband and I took turns taking the kids, and we both agree that it was an overall great experience! Thankful to have found him and we feel so much better about having a backyard pool with little ones! Thanks again Dan!!

We had a wonderful time great instructor he was very good made my granddaughter…read more Very comfortable she was very nervous at first but came around to liking it very much.

This is awesome! They have a nice big pool which is the right amount of deep and all the teachers…read moreare so friendly and really help you shake off your fears. This is a really exciting place! Lifeguards and teachers are everywhere to make sure that you are swimming safely!

It's always fun and the coaches are nice. Kids learn many diff techniques and coaches always pay…read moreattention whether kids are following the proper techniques.

Shout out to Coach Sam! We had an amazing experience with the summer intense sessions. My son has…read morealways been very afraid of water, but within 2-3 days, coach helped him overcome his fears and build confidence in the pool. Coach was encouraging and knew exactly how to help him overcome his fears without making him feel pressured. Calphin's lessons were well structured, engaging and focused on building both skills and confidence. We're so impressed with how much he improved in such a short time. Thank you for such a positive impact on my son's swimming journey.

This place is so Kid friendly! We enjoy coming here! The…read morestaff is great and we have Taken swimming classes here

I have been to the wave many times, Jocelyn L. The staff there are young people and it is a really…read morenice facility. Like you Jocelyn, I am a very proud Hispanic. My kids had a great time. A couple of suggestions. Read the rules. It is clear that outside food or drink are not allowed. Neither are street clothes, as they are a safety hazard in public or shared pools. If people sneak stuff in without the staff knowing, then that is on them. I have seen people be asked to leave for sneaking alcohol in. I have never seen the staff there demand anyone throw anything away. They offer to let you walk it back to your car. Again, had you read the rules, you would have known this. In order to keep facilities like these affordable, the rules must be enforced. The insurance rates will sky rocket when there are claims because someone got hurt by a drunk patron. I used to work in Government, and this is the case with all facilities. Also, the wave has a lot of young people working there in their first job. They are learning how to work and be adults, show them some kindness. Lastly, please take an English class. As a Hispanic, I have worked hard to overcome people's negative viewpoints about us being uneducated and ignorant. Your review doesn't help in that regard.