My daughter just started swimming lessons for 3 weeks now and she loves it. Her instructors made…read moreher feel safe and confident. Yes it's gonna take alot work with my daughter seeing she is autistic. Her instructors also specialize in working with child with disabilities which is why I chose coming here which is a plus.

I am so glad we found Waterworks. My children's instructor Anissa is so fantastic with them, making…read morethem feel comfortable while pushing them enough to improve each lesson, truly a great teacher! The customer service is amazing and prompt and it's so nice that you receive a make-up lesson if you need to cancel, which many swim schools do not do. I definitely recommend Waterworks and Anissa to anyone looking for lessons.

I really am happy that this YMCA is right around the corner from my house. I have been going there…read moresince 2000 when I had my first child. It's a lovely facility that has been kept in tip top shape. They have a variety of classes to sign your kids up for and if you're still standing you can get into a dance class too. They offer you a private trainer to try as a part of your membership. They have a walking track upstairs, there is a nutritionist on the property for consultation, they have classes and I think lunch for the elderly. When my kids were younger I practically lived at the Y because I was there 6 days a week. My kids are adults now and it's nice to be able to go to a class now for me. Membership isn't expensive either. I really am blessed to live within walking distance to my Y and it's a very nice facility.

Just got a family membership and so far we like it a lot. The staff was very friendly and gave us a…read moretour before we signed up.

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

All the coaches are very patient, attentive, and professional. My two toddlers enjoy swimming at…read moreAquatic Explorations.

Paying $10 a month to play Pickleball where you can play for free at other facilities is absurd.read more

somebody is charging $10 a month to play pickle ball at this facility, whereas the other YMCA…read morelocations do not charge. no set system as to who is playing next so people are hogging the courts and playing favoritism. Why do they need $160 a month for balls when they are supposed to be supplying it utterly ridiculous and I know many people refuse to go to this location.

I give it 5 stars because to me , the quality of the staff and the cleanliness of the facility is…read moremost important. It is very clean and maintained as well as the staff can make it. They are very kind and patient with both parents and kids. It smells bleachy clean which is what I love. All though the place is old because it is the pool for a very old school, it still is a good place to take your kids to learn to swim. Parking can be difficult to find, as it is on a busy street.

someone wrote here that the staff is rude…read more So true, experienced by myself. They think they own the pool and talk to you in a very harsh way. Customer service thinking? Forget it! Gen Z at work!

We've gone to a couple of swim schools and Aqua Buddies has been the best fit for us. My son's…read moreinstructor, Tammy has been a breath of fresh air. She is equally patient, firm and makes the lessons fun. Not a chore. Now my son is actually swimming and gets excited for his lessons.

I brought my 4-year-old son to Aqua Buddies for swim lessons. At first, everything seemed fine…read more During his initial lesson, he worked with one instructor and learned basic skills like blowing bubbles, which was a positive start. However, as we continued, each lesson was with a different instructor, and that lack of consistency made my son increasingly uncomfortable. At his age, familiarity matters, and it became clear he wasn't settling in the way I had hoped. What ultimately led me to write this review, though, was not the instructors--it was the customer service. My interactions with the scheduler/representative regarding scheduling, missed days, and invoices were unpleasant and rigid. There was very little kindness or willingness to work with me, and the communication felt cutthroat rather than supportive. Because of this inflexibility, my son essentially missed out on continued lessons. Instead of working with me as a parent trying to navigate life with two young kids and a disabled husband, I felt pushed out over a missed appointment. In retrospect, I now see how much that experience negatively impacted my son's relationship with the water. I'm writing this while watching my son thrive at Water Wings, where he is happy, confident, and excited to learn. Seeing the difference has made me realize just how behind he became due to how things were handled at Aqua Buddies. Thankfully, there are other options in this city. I truly wish Aqua Buddies placed more emphasis on compassion, flexibility, and customer service--especially when working with young children and families who may need understanding, not rigidity.

This YMCA is not senior friendly I have requested yoga,…read morePilate or stretching for older community members and was ignored in person, online and personal letter

The YMCA in Wilmington is undergoing a massive transformation under the guidance of the new…read moredirector. He is busy putting an excellent array of new classes and activities together for kids, teens, and adults, and is working on getting new equipment (they just got more cardio machines with tvs in them). We attended an open house there over the weekend and watched all sorts of demonstrations of the types of classes and things this facility offers. We also learned that there will be a push to increase teen memberships in the next few weeks so stay tuned if you're a teen looking for a great deal. That said, the staff working the front desk needs to be a bit friendlier, they seem bothered when you ask them a question and give the general aura that they don't want to be there. But I'm confident the dead weight will get cut as this facility continues to improve! Overall, this is the kind of place to go to make sure families are staying active and healthy together, and it will only get better and better as more people join.

I had a great swim experience. Tiffany was great, she was very patient and was able to adjust her…read morelessons. If something was not working she would teach me a different way to where I would be able to learn. Within a couple lessons, I was able to learn to swim. I definitely recommend it. She would also work around my schedule, she was very accommodating.

The best swim lesson one could want or need. Tiffani is the swim whisperer. Try her out. You won't…read morebe disappointed.

This company is not very professional and reputable. The hiring practices are suspect and they are…read morenot compliant with the standards of having more than one lifeguard at a venue. The equipment and training is not up to standards set by Red Cross or other certification and is very concerning. I would be very careful when dealing with this company. Very shady and unprofessional. Beware!!

It is hard to find good lifeguards these days, but Cooksey's is super responsive and helpful - even…read moreat the last minute! I will use them again.

*For the VA program*…read more The class size was good. Not too many students, but just enough for group work and exercises. I think a big problem though would be having a small computer lab shared between the multiple programs. It was too small of a room and you could never tell what program was using the room until you actually stepped inside. As for the staff, they were helpful in guiding me through externship. I would've definitely missed a due date or forget to fill out a form without their help.

I'm writing this to make it clear the negative reviews about this program are not lies. I…read moreexperienced the same issues. During COVID-19 I was in the, veterinary assistant program, I was told there would still be hands-on lab training, just modified. That did not happen. Lab exposure was extremely limited, and the instruction was inconsistent. The second instructor was frequently late, absent, and unprepared. I documented in my graduate survey that she was inadequate for lab instruction which is a serious issue for a hands-on program and no one ever followed up. Most of the "teaching" consisted of reading directly from a textbook, with little to no practical application. It felt like self-teaching rather than an actual program. Cost vs. Value Total cost: $17,506 Out-of-pocket: about $6,130 I was charged $515 for e-books that barely worked and had to go back to campus for physical books. The laptop provided also did not function properly during class. For that price, the education should reflect, it did not. Reality Check I'm currently continuing my education toward my RVT license through a program that costs around $8,000 and is far more structured. This program does not even lead to a license, yet costs more than double. Externship By the time I reached externship, I was not prepared at all. My first site wouldn't even let me participate, and I lost a month. I had to transfer. I didn't actually learn basic skills until my second externship which should have been taught in the program. Concerns I raised multiple concerns directly with Lourdes Valencia over the phone and was told, "you signed up for this." During one call, she forgot to hang up, and I overheard her and another staff member speaking negatively about me. This was extremely unprofessional and discouraging, especially after I had just expressed my concerns. I documented this experience in my graduate survey, yet there was no follow-up. It is very concerning that such feedback was submitted and seemingly ignored. Now that I'm continuing my education, it's clear how inadequate the training was, and it raises serious concerns about whether students are being taken advantage of. Pattern Matters Yes, some reviews are positive, but many negative reviews share the same exact issues. Students (including myself) have documentation of what we paid. At some point, when multiple people are saying the same thing including former staff it cannot just be dismissed. Final Thought My 4.0 GPA was from my own effort, not the program. I did not sign up for an inadequate education. I signed up for what was promised during admissions, and that is not what I received. I am currently in communication with the school and hoping for resolution. Until then: Do not spend your money here if you expect real training and support.