Finding affordable summer swimming lessons for kids has become increasingly difficult over the…read moreyears. In the past I have tried to secure a spot at the Flower Mound CAC, but signing up on their website is akin to buying concert tickets. As soon as registration opens you have about a nanosecond to hit the button or you're out of luck. It doesn't help that the pool of lifeguards (pun intended!) keeps shrinking every year resulting in fewer classes. Just as I was ready to give up my search and throw in the towel (pun intended again!) I discovered Lakeside Aquatic Club. Their classes are held year round at the LISD natatorium/Westside Aquatic Center. It's an indoor facility so parents can watch comfortably out of the unforgiving Texas weather. Also, the cost is comparable to the CAC, which is far less than what the local swim schools charge. Students are divided into small groups according to their skill level so they get lots of individual attention. The instructors are experienced and have so much patience with the kids. I also appreciate how quick and concise the communication is. Any time your child advances to the next level by acquiring new skills they will notify you by email the same day. Not only did my son learn a great deal over the summer, he enjoyed every minute of it. I will be happy to enroll him in future classes here, especially without the stress of having to spam the button to be the first in line!

We have been members of the LAC family for the past 4 years. My son (10) is not incredibly athletic…read morebut he loves the friendships and growth he's gotten from this team. His coach Coach Chrissy is incredible. She's both tough and understanding, and just gets through to these kids. His former coaches Coach Tony and Coach Leslie have all been great as well. We have such supportive families and the kids learn from that! My son swam both club and summer league when we lived up north and neither program compared to what you get from LAC. While the competition can be tough, it's very positive and there is such a great comradely among the kids. In fact, my younger daughter (7) that grew up at pool and said she would never be on a swim team, signed up with LAC in October. She went through the Red and Black teams with Coach Sam. He is perfect for the littles!! She's now in the Bronze group with Coach Leslie and it's so awesome to see her move through the team so quickly with such strong technique. This team is huge but it's an amazing family! As our third swim team experience it knocks the socks off all the others. Thanks LAC for having a great team and great coaches!

I used to come here regularly, but the experience has gone downhill. The gym has way too many…read morearbitrary rules that make working out stressful instead of enjoyable. On top of that, I've seen giant sized roaches in multiple areas, which is unacceptable for any fitness facility. The society of senior citizens can be nice sometimes, but there's a small group( especially older ladies) who are rude and unwelcoming, making the gym feel more like a social battlefield than a place to exercise. Overall, the combination of strict rules, cleanliness issues, and unfriendly members makes this gym hard to recommend. There are better options nearby that value both safety and customer experience.

Love this community center! The staff are always very kind & the camp counselors are the best! My…read morechildren love coming to their summer camp! The fitness center is always nice to walk a couple laps too!

We send our two daughters (1 and 3 yo) to weekly classes here. We have been very happy with this…read moreschool. Everything is very safe and organized. I love the waiting area that allows me to keep an eye on my girls during lessons. There's also a safety button to make use kids are on the right side of the door. The instructors work very well with the students. My 3 yo has some anxiety around water. Instructors are able to give her extra attention to help her become more comfortable with the water. You can also tell that everyone has a lot of experience working with very young children. They take pride in what they do.

My almost 4 yo son has some anxiety about swimming and has been coming to Emler for almost a year…read morenow. In the first class, he was scared to go into the water but with their help, he's gotten exponentially better and can even swim some pretty long distances. My 6-month-old at the time also took classes here and did very well. She really loves the water and she'll be back for more classes next semester. But the best part about this school is the staff. They've been so kind and accommodating making sure my children are comfortable and willing to participate on days when they've been nervous or upset. The staff and managers are professional and really care about your children and their safety which is so important when trusting someone with your kids' confidence in an important skill such as swimming. I would absolutely recommend this swim school to anyone and can't wait to see how much more progress my children will make.

I was very impressed with the attention to detail that was show to teach proper stroke and kick…read moremechanics. We did one week of private lessons and our swimmer went from a crazy flailing dog paddler to a swimmer. Strongly advise!

My three and four year old had a week's worth of swim lessons and on day one, neither could swim or…read morewould put their face in the water. By Friday, my four year old was swimming short distances and my three year old was putting his head under the water with confidence. Brian is a great teacher and the location couldn't be more convenient, so we've signed them up for another week. The classes are small, so every student gets lots of individual attention.

Beautiful, clean, and well-designed swim studio. Love that it's not humid in the guest areas like…read moreother establishments - it's just really well kept. The staff is friendly and helpful; the teachers actually seem interested in teaching your kids, instead of just getting through the lesson.

Solid instructions, clean facilities and responsive management. Best of all it's indoors!read more

I've been taking my daughter here for swimming lessons. I've been really happy, they make it fun…read morefor kids. They also have swimming lessons for older kids and also for adults. They have flexible class options like one on one or in group. Largest group I've seen is three kids and there was enough time for everyone to learn. They work with most LA Fitness locations in the area so it's easy to find a location that is close to you. You can also schedule absence/make up classes easily on the website/app without having to call anyone.

From the owner: British Swim School offers year-round swim lessons and water safety lessons for infants, kids, and…read moreadults, with learn to swim programs starting as early as 3 months. Located inside LA Fitness - Highland Village, we welcome both gym members and non-members to enjoy a convenient, indoor setting where swimmers build real water safety skills through our gentle, survival-first teaching approach. For more than 45 years, families have trusted our proven curriculum, small group swim lessons, and supportive instructors to help swimmers grow in confidence at every age and ability level. Private swim lessons are available at select locations. Start building lifelong water confidence today.

Big fans of this place! It worked well for us. My 7 year old did well and my 5 year old did fine…read moreenough to pass the guaranteed level in 9 sessions (starting from scratch with no swimming experience) I've seen a few reviews that say the coaches are too tough - this may not work well for everyone but it certainly worked well for my kids. They were squealing with excitement every time we would pull up to Swimming Fishies. The upbeat atmosphere gets the kids excited. My kids particularly loved Coach Gavin and Coach Addy. The owner Danielle seems to genuinely care about her students and their safety around water. You can tell she is very passionate about what she does. In this modern culture where everyone gets a participation trophy and the kids seem to be the ones running the show, I really appreciated a place where the teacher is in charge and the student needs to listen and follow instructions. And when they do this and eventually pass a level, they earn a reward. This is how it should be because it works. Thanks, Swimming Fishies!

We did not have a good experience with swimming fishies. We had been to 1 swim school before and 2…read moresince, and this one was by far the worst. It is all gimmicks and marketing. For 1 lesson they talked to her about scooping her hands for ice cream and tying a band around her legs and by the next lesson they thought it was time to throw her in and let her go at it. They claimed she was "swimming"....she was struggling, floundering with no technique, and gasping for air when she would come up. That is how they promise their kids learn to swim faster, their standard for "swimming" is actually nearly drowning to anyone else watching. The coaches were young, inexperienced, and would give attitude to the kids if they lost their patience with them. We signed up as soon as they opened and even then I never saw the owner in the water doing classes or training her coaches. My 4 year old daughter hated coming and would cry and plead that I never send her back. (I would too if I was drowing multiple times in class every week). It became too much for her to handle and too uncomfortable for me to sit by and watch so I notified the owner that I was giving my notice to cancel classes. She didn't respond for weeks and then had the audacity to use the date she read the email as the date of notice cancellation. I let her know the date was wrong and she never responded. I disputed the charge and got threated by her husband to be sent to collections. I sent them their own policy (which I had luckily pre-saved since they tried changing it), copy of my original email, and the correct calculation of when I should have been charged until. Never heard back and they didn't even try to send me to collections because they were in the wrong. We have since found a different swim school that is amazing. They don't use gimmicky swim devices, they are kind but firm, my kids love going, and the owner is in the water all day every day. My daughter has learned more in 2 weeks at her new swim school then she did in months at swimming fishies.

The team of instructors is amazing. I'm so impressed by how quickly my daughter is picking up the…read morecompetitive strokes. Her teachers are encouraging and dedicated to helping her grow. I'd highly recommend this program. It's a gem!

From the owner: Coaching swimmers from learn to swim to national level competition since 2015. Contact us today to…read morelearn more!

We really liked the program at the Emler in Frisco. The Southlake location is good too, but noticed…read morethey had more changes in teachers and didn't have as rigorous process such as having an evaluation card that they reviewed with parents periodically. Ultimately we are trying a new school just due to scheduling issues.

My daughter attended one week of daily swim lessons and we have been very pleased with her…read moreexperience. Their front desk /ops manager is very helpful and informative. The instructor they assigned to us, Sydnee is amazing. She's very sweet, patient, professional and has a great way with the children she instructs. My daughter loves her.... The swim school is clean and has a nice layout. Be prepared - inside the pool area feels like a sauna. Most parents sit in the waiting area where you can still see your child swim through the glass walls. They are very busy and availability has been somewhat challenging for my daughter to continue additional daily lessons but I can see why! Parking is also a challenging due to the multiple sports and activities that are offered in this large facility. I highly recommend Emler swim school.

Move aside Goodwill!…read more CCA is by far the Super Target of Thrift stores. They have a MASSIVE supply of thriftiness at your fingertips. I'm not exaggerating at all. It's off 35 and it looks like any thrift store. When you walk in though, they have such a huge cornucopia of clothes, furniture, etc. that are so ridiculously cheap - you won't know where to start to buy furniture. They even have discounts at the thrift store! That's how much closer to free this place gets. I recommend checking this place out if you're looking to renovate. They accept donations so don't hesitate to fuel their business. YAY for THRIFT CCA!

I'm filing a complaint with this organization this evening, but also wanted to write a review…read more I would hope that anyone who donates to this organization goes elsewhere. I would suggest donating to Grace Grapevine, they are so kind and more Christ like than the people representing the financial assistance office at CCA. I seen a caseworker at the front desk at Grace Grapevine hugging someone who came in for assistance. They are so nice and patient. I love the positivity they give off. On Monday November 25, 2024 I arrive at CCA at 9am to fill out an application for rental assistance. When you walk in you're required to grab a number. I grabbed my number and I was #51. I didn't have all my documentation ready so I did have to use their printing room while I was waiting to be called. CCA takes walk ins from 9am to 11am (if your number isn't called by 11am then you have to come back at 1pm, as they close the office for lunch from 11am to 1pm.) Unfortunately my number.was not called by 11am so I had to come back. When you return to the office you're required to pull a new number (so you'll have a new place in line.) I got back in line at 11:50am at the front door (first in line.) The doors opened back at 1pm, grabbed my number. My number was called around 1:05pm. I went to the front desk, the rude woman checked to make sure I had all my documents. I was missing my ledger. I requested my landlord send it to me. He was able to send it about an hour later (maybe a little over.) In order to receive an appointment with the caseworker, you have to have all documentation ready. The rude lady looked over my ledger and added it to my documentation in which she kept and created me a file. Now that I had all my documentation, I was given an appointment for Monday December 2 at 9:45am. On Monday, December 2, which is today I arrived at 9:40 AM , spoke with the rude lady at the front to inform her I was there for my appointment. She said "okay you can have a seat." Right as I was about to walk to my seat she got my attention so I turned back around and she asked (while holding my ledger in her hand) "are you more than one month behind on rent, because we're only helping for December..?" I informed her that I was more than one month behind on rent, and that she should be aware of that because she has all my documentation and a form clearly stating that I am more than one month behind. She then says "Well, unfortunately I have to cancel your appointment and we cannot help you. Per our guidelines you can not be more than one month behind. Of course I was disappointed and I told her it was okay for me to only receive one month help, my landlord is doing his best to work with me. I also said to her "You knew I was more than one month behind a week ago. Why would you even waste my time coming up here?" Genuine question. People make mistakes and I would've accepted and appreciated if she told me that she overlooked it, but nope the rude lady got Loud (at a Christian organization..) I'm the only one that should be frustrated, I am behind on my bills and being told they can't help me after spending 8 hours of my life at CCA. I would've rather spent that 8 hours volunteering there because they clearly need more reps assisting the amount of people coming in requesting help. They need loving help. People who have a passion in helping and serving. Although I am sad and very disappointed that I won't be able to get the help that I need. I am more disappointed in the way that I was treated and talk to. Not once did I get loud (raise my tone.) The representative at the front desk needs to be talked to and reminded that that is a Christian organization and she should be a rep representing Jesus Christ. I am being very honest when I say that your donation should go elsewhere. I am a single mother and I am five months pregnant. I am very emotional right now and that lady, that rude lady needs to learn how to talk to people.