I wanted my daughters (ages 2 and 4 at the time) to start taking swim lessons. After doing research…read moreand reading reviews, I decided to try out Blue Buoy. A few friends/neighbors also recommended Blue Buoy. Great communication from the start. It has been almost a year now and my girls look forward to their swim lesson every week (and getting their sticker at the end of their lessons). Their instructors are patient and kind and make my girls feel comfortable and safe in the water.

I cannot say enough good things about Blue Buoy Swim School! After a really negative experience at…read moreanother swim program (Aquatots), my daughter was left scared and resistant to getting in the water. A friend recommended Blue Buoy, and I am SO glad we gave it a try. From the very first trial class with Coach Turner, my daughter felt comfortable and safe. She usually hates putting her head in the water, but with his gentle guidance and encouragement, she did it without hesitation--something I never thought I'd see so soon! We've now been coming for 2 months, and the progress she has made is incredible. Not only has her confidence grown, but her skills in the water have improved so much. The staff is kind, patient, and genuinely cares about the kids. The environment feels warm and supportive, which makes all the difference. Coach turner really knows how to work with the kiddos ! If you're looking for a swim school that builds trust, confidence, and real results, Blue Buoy is the place to go. I'm so thankful we found them!

Grew up going to swim meets at this pool and came back this time for lap swimming! I did a drop in…read moreand it was $5. Love this pool because it has so many lanes, is always clean (pool and locker room), and the staff is super friendly. Just fyi, they do have some dates over the summer where they will be closed due to swim meets, so make sure to look out for those. They also offer lap swim at Northwood High School.

Woollett Aquatics Center is an excellent facility for swimmers of all levels. They offer swim…read morelessons and are a hub for competitive swimming, hosting Irvine Swim League Championships as well as practices and meets for the Nova Swim Team. The facility is always clean and well maintained, and the bathrooms are consistently kept in great condition. One thing I really appreciate during swim meets is the ample space available for spectators, making it much more comfortable for families and supporters to watch events. There are also vending machines conveniently located in the main lobby for snacks and drinks throughout the day. Whether you're attending lessons, practices, or a swim meet, Woollett Aquatics Center provides a well-organized and welcoming environment for athletes and spectators alike.

We decided to extend our swim lessons with Jenna and we're delighted with my son's progress. He…read morelikes swimming now and isn't afraid of the water. We got to go on a kayak adventure (he was wearing a life jacket) in some pretty choppy seas and he loved it! Thank you for bringing a love of water to our family! Updated: we came back to sunsational for another set of lessons to build by sons swim strength even further. We're loving our time with his new instructor, Bella! She is such a patient, encouraging, and specific swim teacher. She was worked so well with Connor and he's grown so fast. He is now a very strong and confident swimmer who I can feel safe letting him play and have fun in the pool or the ocean. Thanks Bella!

Jacky is the BEST!! She is SO patient with my kids!! I see results every lesson! My kids LOVE Miss…read moreJacky!

My little girl has had an amazing experience at Big Blue. The staff is super nice and makes you…read morefeel welcome. My little girl loves coach Bianca. Coach Bianca is so sweet and nice with my little girl and all the other kids. I would recommend anyone to Big Blue Swim. We couldn't be happier with our experience.

We had such an amazing experience at Big Blue Swim School! From the moment we walked in, every…read moresingle staff member was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Since we signed up for a free trial, the gentleman at the front desk took the time to explain everything, gave us a tour of the facility, and made us feel comfortable right away. My daughter is 4 years old, and we've tried swim lessons before without much success. One thing we could never get her to do was comfortably float on her back. To my surprise, during her very first class, her coach was able to help her do it! I was honestly so impressed by the coach's patience, encouragement, and ability to connect with her. The facility is clean, organized, and very family-friendly. Most importantly, my daughter had so much fun and left with a huge smile on her face. She absolutely loved her lesson, and seeing her confidence grow in just one class made the decision easy--we signed up that same day for twice-a-week lessons! I highly recommend Big Blue Swim School to any parent looking for a supportive, professional, and welcoming place for their child to learn how to swim.

My daughter goes twice a week. Instructors are kind and work well with all ages and capabilities…read more(yes even adults). Her swimming has vastly improved. This is a lifesaver for families in Portolla!

Nemi and the entire swim coach staff at British Swim School in Woodbury Town center in Irvine, have…read morebeen very cordial, professional, and knowledgeable when it comes to swimming. Our 6-year old has a newly found passion for swimming thanks to British Swim School. He is getting better by every visit, and is laser-focused, and it certainly helps to be indoors especially during the fall and winter months. We have seen our son blossom into an avid swimmer for his age, learning back and front strokes, butterflies, and that "dolphin" swim :). He is progressing and is taking swimming very seriously. We recommend British Swim School at this particular location, due to the level of support we receive and facility and amenities (easy rinse-off after the swim lesson). It is also worth noting that no gym membership is required to partake in this activity! -Arjan, Molly, and Raj B.

Justin is very helpful and he helped my kids overcome their swimming fear. They now love swimming,…read moreand enjoy it a lot. He is very patience and takes his time to work with my kids. We've seen such a huge improvement!

Justin was referred by my son's Friends and we are glad to have him! Shortly about 5 lessons a week…read morefor about 1 month, my son is able to swim in free style with back swim alone from one end to the other end in a typical community swimming pool, from as newbie swimmer!Thank you very much, Justin!

Excellent swimming school for all ages!…read more My baby loves her swimming lessons with Jessica. She acclimated and learnt so much in just a few lessons. Jessica is a wonderful instructor and just has her way of teaching a baby infant survival skills. The pool has never been crowded, there's a lot of space and you get undivided attention. This was a big factor in opting for them over Aqua-Tots (my child was too distracted as there were so many children and so much going on). Having the restrooms and shower facilities is convenient. They also set up a changing table and small tents as an option. The entire staff is wonderful and professional- Margie, Aleena, Sophia and the instructors Jessica and Sasha.

My daughter Caitlyn has been swimming with the British Swim School since she was 15 months old. She…read moreenjoyed every single class and the experience is really no tear and no fear for her. She has learned to back float by herself for a few seconds and torpedo rollover. She is very proud that she has upgraded to be a little sea horse through the last 4 months of learning. She absolutely loves her instructor Jessica and Leena. Thank you both for taking such good care of her and make it such an enjoyable experience for her!

This place is great. My daughter has been going not too…read morelong and we havent had a bad experience. The first day we took her, I'm not going to lie I was a little concerned because, it was her first day and she was with two other kids that had been going for a while based on them knowing the instructors already. The instructor right away started dunking her into the water and to be honest, that caught me and my little girl off guard. When class ended, I decided to give the instructor the benefit of the doubt because he knew what he was doing. We kept taking her and explained how she had never been in swimming or anything, her instructor Joss is amazing. She builds rapport with the kiddos right away and at least in our experience, she changed my mind about taking her any more. And my daughter now actually loves going. I definitely recommend this place.

My daughter has made tremendous progress and has become much more confident in the water. I would…read morehighly recommend taking a few private lessons, especially for children who may need extra support. I would definitely recommend this swim school to any parent looking to teach their child how to swim. My daughter is autistic, and when she first started, she was very afraid of the pool. Now, she gets excited for her swimming classes and truly enjoys learning new skills in the water. It has been wonderful to see her confidence and enthusiasm grow.