Worth every penny! Highly recommend children learning to swim with Kim! From scared of the water to…read moreswimming and calling it fun. We had a wonderful experience.

It's not worth what it costs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I brought my 2.5 year old to learn survival swim…read morewith Kim especially since we live in Ventura and are close to the water. I enrolled in the 6-week class, M-Th, for 10 minutes, and the amount of time it took me to prepare my child for swim class, pack up, get her in the car, pack snacks after, etc., for ONLY 10 minutes ... was not worth the stress. After 4 weeks (so far) of swimming with Kim, I haven't seen much improvement in my daughter's survival swim technique ... if anything, she says "NO SWIM" and doesn't want to go to the pool even more. I was hoping that based on how much we paid, we would get a more "tailored" class, with communication to the parent on what can be worked on or what skills my daughter can continue practicing, but it feels like the class is so impersonal. Kim teaches the same thing to every child, and when I ask her what I can practice on with my child, she says, she needs to come to swim classes more. I feel like it was a waste of $1,200 and 6-weeks. When I took my daughter on vacation, I felt like I taught her more in one week at the hotel pool, than the last 6-weeks my daughter had with Kim. I know that it takes time ... especially with a 2.5 year old, but I feel like the classes can be Things that I think she needs to improve on, if parents are paying THAT MUCH MONEY: 1. Give parents a "weekly report" on skillsets that the child worked on and things to continue practicing. Almost like a progress report, with tips on how to improve. 2. Text & communicate with the parent on what the child's strengths and weaknesses are. At the end of the class, my daughter could float on her back ... and kick to the stairs, so I guess that's successful. But, she refuses to go back to swim class. I think she was traumatized. She said "No Swim Teacher Kim." I should have waited until she's older .. but thought this was crucial. Did my daugther remember anything, NO.

When I first joined Ventura Surf and Swim a year ago, I couldn't even float, let alone swim a…read moresingle stroke. I was nervous, a complete beginner. But from the very first class, I felt supported and encouraged. The instructors were incredibly patient and skilled at breaking things down step-by-step. They created such a positive and motivating environment that I started looking forward to each session. Over time, I built not only my swimming skills but also my confidence in the water. I really appreciated how flexible and accommodating the team was with my schedule. Since I work full-time, evening classes were the only option for me, and they made it easy for me to attend consistently. On occasions when I needed to reschedule, they were always understanding and helpful, which made a huge difference in staying committed. Now, I can swim confidently--something I never imagined I'd be able to say. I'm so grateful for the progress I've made and for the dedication of the entire team here. Thank you for helping me discover the joy of swimming!

My 5 yo son has made soooo much progress with Ventura surf and swim. I'm so impressed with the…read moreteachers and teaching method. They are like no other and you will see results. My son loves going too. Highly recommend!!!

My son's swim teacher Brad is beyond amazing!!!He is one of the best swim coaches out there!!!!…read moreAnd he really cares about his students safety in the water.Patience and Positivity: The instructor has a calming and encouraging demeanor that put my child at ease from the very first lesson. He is professional and so kind and knowledgeable.And his positive attitude and encouragement helped build confidence and made the lessons a joy.And i'am excited for my child achievements and amazed by all his progress already.Thank you Brad for all your hard work and dedication!!You are truly a top notch swim instructor.Keep up the amazing work!!I totally recommend waterworks for anyone who wants the best swim coach and experience and more importantly safety for their kiddos.

We are blessed and grateful to have been referred to Dena and to have had our children be taught by…read moreher! She gave us the greatest gift ever--confidence in the water for our kids and all-around swim safety. We are forever thankful for this experience with her. She's the greatest swim instructor, and we will continue to refer her to others. Thank you, Dena!!!!

There is no possible way to describe how much joy and comfort Dena has given our family. She was…read moreable to get a VERY fearful and reluctant 5 year old into the water and somehow get him to swim and actually go under-water. Some children take to water like fish, ours was definitely not one of those. Dena teaches self-confidence and self-awareness to even the most resistant of us. And, to top it off, she was able to teach my wife to swim, just simply amazing and grateful. Thank you Dena, you are very special.

I registered my kids mistakenly at the wrong beach for their age. Owner super nice and…read moreunderstanding and refunded my very expensive mistake. We have had friends go and loved it. We can't wait to go next year!

This was a great experience. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. They do a great job making sure…read moreevery child at the camp has a good experience, no matter their ability. These kids had a blast and came home exhausted. The instructors are safety oriented and remind the campers to drink water and apply sunscreen. Your child must be responsible enough to do it, this is an outside activity. It's not easy hearding these cats but they do a good job. These instructors are fun-loving and helpful.

I enrolled my 4 and 8 year olds at the Mary Osborne Surf Camp for a week this summer after a great…read morereview from a friend. I didn't really know what to expect sending a 4 year old to surf camp but whoever my expectations were, this camp completely exceeded them. The ratio of counselors to kids was outstanding and the counselors were caring, patient, and you could tell they enjoyed their jobs. My kids made great friends, had a blast, and were up surfing right away with lots of encouragement and help when needed. Little kids, like my 4 year old, take turns going out one on one with an instructor and get to catch waves like everyone else. It's amazing, safe, and a great value for what you pay. Did i mention that there's a pizza party the last day of camp? The whole thing was an incredible experience and we can't wait to do it again.

I needed to find a camp for my 5 year old daughter for the week she'd being staying in Ventura with…read moreher grandparents. I asked the "moms of Ventura" Facebook group for recommendations and Mary Osborne's Surf Camp was a clear favorite among the group. At first I was reluctant to send a 5 year old to surf camp but after speaking with Mary and learning that the teacher: student ratio for the littler kids was 1:1, I was warming up to the idea. What really sold me though was how warm and lovely Mary was on the phone. She wasn't pushy AT ALL about signing up- she even told me to wait until the first day to sign up/ pay in case my daughter was really afraid and didn't want to do it. My daughter was a little reluctant about surfing but the counselors/ instructors eased her into it and by the 4th day, she was standing up on the board, riding the wave! I highly recommend this camp!

I have been training with Alyssa for over a year now, and I can confidently say she is the best…read moretrainer I've ever had. Throughout my life, I've always struggled with my weight. Exercise never made sense to me, I never enjoyed it, and it always felt like a chore. I had worked with trainers before, but many seemed more focused on their own end goals than on truly helping me reach mine. Alyssa is completely different. She took the time to understand me, my challenges, and my goals. She not only guided me through the exercises but also explained why we were doing them, what muscle groups to focus on, and how each movement should feel in my body. She was patient in correcting my form and helping me understand how to position myself in each workout, always explaining things in a clear and simple way without ever overwhelming me. Thanks to Alyssa's guidance, I've been able to transform not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally. With her support and her team's encouragement, I've lost over 90 pounds and gone from a size 22 to a size 12. Alyssa has an incredible ability to both challenge me and respect my comfort zone--something I believe is very difficult to balance, yet she does it masterfully. What makes Alyssa stand out even more is that she empowers me beyond our sessions. She gives me the tools and confidence to continue pushing myself outside of training, which has made a huge difference in my journey. Whenever people comment on my transformation, I always share that much of the credit goes to Alyssa and her amazing team. She has truly helped me become the best version of myself, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to make a real, lasting change.

I really appreciate that at 74 years old I can train via Zoom three time a week with my grandson…read morewho's 15. Alyssa tailors each session to encourage us to do our max. I know I end up doing more than I ever would on my own. Seeing us improve and Alyssa's enthusiasm has kept me coming back for more. - Larry

We love Elite Gymnastics! Gabriela is so great with my three year old daughter. The negative…read morereviews are ridiculous. I know everyone has different experiences, but she is great with my hyper little one and so are her employees.

It's great, my son is smaller for his age. The activities they are making him do are building his…read morebalancing skills, I see him building strength. I love it, I'm sure this will help out when we put him into other sports.