We signed up in January 2026 for swim lessons and were put on a waiting list. We called EVERY…read moreSINGLE DAY and WEEK since then, and nothing. Not only are they unapologetic, but more often than not, downright rude, incommunicative, and squirrely about their programs, classes, availability, etc. Now, it was only $50, and I understand on refunds under any circumstance whatsoever forever and ever amen. But come on, if you don't offer refunds and you don't have availability for the foreseeable future, maybe don't keep on selling classes. I would love a refund or at least an acknowledgement, but nothing. Even Safe Splash offered refunds and were apologetic when their pool broke over March. They notified us right away and kept us in the loop then refunded our money (without us asking). Not sure why pods continuines to enroll new students, but I have to say, I'd recommend staying away.

Pods Swimming was a nightmare for us. Enrollment was disorganized, and my daughter was placed in…read morethe wrong class. The teacher would not let her out of the pool to use the bathroom, even while she was crying and asking repeatedly. She was forced to do skills she wasn't comfortable with, ignored despite another teacher trying to intervene, and left screaming and visibly distressed. This all happened because Pods enrolled her incorrectly. I did not ask for a refund--only that the remaining classes be saved as a credit. Instead, the director ignored my actual request, copied and pasted the no-refund policy, and advised me that they reserve the right to change teachers at any time--which was not what I was disputing. The issue was their administrative error and how it was handled. She ultimately stopped responding altogether. They kept our $90 and showed zero accountability or concern for a young child's well-being. I absolutely do not recommend Pods Swimming.

We liked this place in the beginning. But my little one started throwing up a few hours after every…read moresession.

To be clear I only went here for physical therapy a couple of times. I was impressed at how clean…read morethis was for a swim school. If I had children and grandchildren in the area I would definitely encourage them to attend here because of that. They had a glass wall where parents or relatives or friends could sit and watch the kids swimming or competing. They had lots of showers where you could shower before & after the pool. It was about 90ﾟ in there when you went into the pool which was overwhelming at 1st and yet was very comfortable once you were in the pool. The water was extremely clean and the water temperature was very comfortable for physical therapy. This was a temporary arrangement as the pool that is normally used for physical therapy by this company was being refinished but I much prefer this pool to the refinished pool.

We have been very pleased with bluefish swim lessons. You can see how each game and activity links…read moreto a swimming skill, and my kids look forward to attending. The class ratios are great, and the teachers give good feedback on what skills to work on, and when kids are ready to progress.

From the owner: New For Fall - Lower Child/Staff Ratios ! Levels 1 Fish, 2…read moreFish and Level 1 will NOW be 3:1 OR 5:2 Level 1.5, Level 2, and Level 3/4 will NOW be 4:1 Parent Child, same Certified and Experienced staff Affordable Pricing with Budgeted Payments available Flexible Schedule - Offering Lessons 7 days a week ! Warm Indoor Pool for School Year, Outdoor Pool for Summer

Their lessons are great! I wish their packages were a little more reasonably priced. There sign up…read moreand cancellation policies could be a little more clear.

My youngest son has been swimming at Goldfish since they opened a year ago and I am constantly…read moreimpressed by his progress in the pool! Thanks to the amazing staff, he learned to swim without a bubble and knows how to pull himself out of pool all on his own. He started lessons for safety reasons but has continued as he enjoys swimming so much. The staff here are AMAZING, always patient and encouraging to their students.

Ana and Chuck Barend have a great little surf-shop that will serve the beginners and advanced…read moresurfers needs. You will find surf gear, apparel and accessories. Living Water Surf also sells skate boards and skim-boards (check site for details) They have summer sessions where my oldest learned (going again this year) how to surf the link to the LC surf-camp can be found on their website. So if you are looking for a place in Rhode Island / Newport area where you can learn how to surf I can only highly recommend them. You will find some real genuine people that will always make you feel welcome and live and breathe surfing..... check their website for more info.

This is a great little surf shop. Has everything you need to get started. The owner, chuck, is a…read moregreat guy, is very experienced, nice and informative. He even offers surf lessons, for young and old people. Tip: If you are in the area looking for something fun to do I highly recommend getting a lesson from him.

We have been coming to Goldfish Swim School since they opened in December. Overall it's a great…read morefacility, especially since it's brand new. The only downside is, it is a bit tight. There is usually a wait for the changing rooms after class and it can be hard to get two seats together. The seats are also kind of on top of each other. Even though it's tight we are still very happy to be here! My son's coach Luca is great and he really likes working with her. The front desk staff is also always very friendly.

I am so thankful that my family found Goldfish swim school! My 4 year old looks forward to his…read moreweekly class and is excelling in a short 5 months of lessons. Water safety is a huge priority for me and my son is building skills rapidly. Since starting he is building confidence with floating, treading water and swimming. All of the instructors have been kind, patient and truly meeting the swimmers where they are at. I have witnessed the coaches calm the fears of anxious swimmers and cheer on kids of all abilities. (We LOVE Ms. Kristy and Mr. George.) All staff seem to have a smile on and genuinely enjoy their day. The classes are small (I believe 4 children each class with 1-2 instructors) so swimmers are given lots of 1:1 attention. The facility is clean, brightly decorated with ample big changing rooms for families, hair dryers, showers and swimsuit drying machines. It is simple to reschedule a make-up on the app and check on your child's progress over the weeks with specific skills. One amazing perk is you can roll a make-up lesson into a family swim which is great to include other siblings that might not be in lessons or a family member that can't attend. It was painless to pause our lessons with a 30 day notice and no strings attached. My children love the cute play area, the option to buy snacks at the end of class and the weekly prizes at the front desk. Goldfish also is connected to the community and engaged in fundraisers and local events which is important to me. I was hesitant to sign up for Goldfish because I had a subpar experience at another swim school with difficulty scheduling classes, not enough changing rooms and overcrowded spaces--- but Goldfish has thought of it all and it is a positive experience week after week. Friends we have encouraged to join and other families I have chatted with during lessons have shared similar positive experiences. We truly look forward to our time at Goldfish and the lifelong skills built!

SWG has been amazing for our young children over the past few summers! The instructors are highly…read moretrained and create a fun and stress free environment for the kids.

In addition to the existing many five star reviews for Amanda's swimming teaching skills, I really…read moreappreciate her great communication ethics and flexible scheduling. In just few sessions, my 5 year old daughter can now confidently float, swim forward, willingly stay under water and pickup toys from the bottom repetitively and other basic swiming/survival functions we all want our kids to learn. Thank you.

My son is 11. He's had many years of swim lessons at a few different places, but let's just say…read more.. it doesn't come naturally to him. He had his first lesson with Amanda yesterday and it was great! I can tell he'll be gaining confidence and learning a lot. She's an excellent teacher.

a great branch of the greater providence ymca the staff is…read morewonderful and welcoming, classes are taught by excellent instructors who are very creative and make the classes fun and the members are so friendly and welcoming

Kind, generous group of people who want what's bedt for their community. Especially love the Kids…read moreNight Out program.