We've attended Big Blue in Chantilly on and off for several years, starting with the parent-and-me…read moreclasses for both of our children and progressing through multiple levels. Overall, we've had a positive experience and are grateful for the role Big Blue played in helping our kids become comfortable and confident in the water. One of the biggest advantages is the convenience. The lessons are structured efficiently, making it easy to get in and out without a huge time commitment. The app was also convenient with scheduling, rescheduling, and booking makeup classes. The instructors deserve a lot of credit. They consistently showed incredible patience, even with very young children and varying skill levels. We also had positive interactions with Brenden, the general manager, who was always friendly, helpful, and professional. The main reason for the 4-star rating instead of 5 is the class size ratio. After the baby classes, our experience was typically a 1:3 instructor-to-student ratio. We found our kids learned best when there were only two students in the class. With 3 children, lessons could sometimes feel crowded, and occasionally a disruptive child would impact the amount of instruction and practice time each swimmer received. That said, Big Blue provided a strong foundation for our children, and we're thankful for the experience. Our kids are now moving on to private lessons, but Big Blue helped them develop the comfort and confidence in the water needed to take that next step.

This is the third swim school we've tried in the area and it is by far the best. They take the time…read moreto actually help the kids improve, and each instructor is engaged and friendly with the kids. Another pro is that the kids get to stay in the water (on a ledge/seat) when they're waiting their turn - my son used to complain about being cold when he'd have to get out and wait his turn at the other places (even though it's 100 degrees in those pool areas! ). One suggestion for improvement is their online parent portal- it's gotten better since we've started going here but still could be easier to navigate.

All the instructors and management staff at Propel are wonderful! In the short one and a half years…read morethat our son has been enrolled at Propel, our son went from being scared of getting his face wet to now being able to do various techniques, such as freestyle, backstroke, flip turn, and tread water. Our son learning to swim has been one of the best investments as it is a lifelong skill to have that boosts confidence and ensures water safety.

Great swim instructors, highly responsive team, and my daughters have really grown in their comfort…read morearound the pool/water and excelled at lessons.

We never expected our three year old who hates having water poured over her head at bath time to…read morenot only pour water on her head but put her face into the water and come up smiling! This was her first lesson. When it was time to get out she dried off and wanted to go back in the pool for more, so next week can't come soon enough for her. Thank you staff at Aqua-Tots for a fantastic first swim lesson. Facility is very clean and designed well for parent viewing.

The low ratings for this place surprised me as we have had a fantastic experience. The staff is…read morevery friendly and welcome our children by name now. We have two kids enrolled, one in level two and one in level three. The coaching staff is kind and patient and very knowledgeable, especially with young kids who start out very nervous. Coach Mia and Coach Candace are amazing and we have seen so much improvement in our kids' water abilities in just the last few months alone. Yes the pool is busy and a bit loud on Saturdays, but that's to be expected. If you come on a weekday, it is very calm. We would highly recommend this AquaTots location to anyone looking to get your kids more comfortable in the water.

I decided to enter my 30s by letting go of fear and trying out new things. For me the fear of water…read morewas something I never thought I could really conquer, and was anxious about the process. My lessons have turned swimming into something I think I could love and have inspired me to conquer other fears. Sydney has been great and she has been understanding of my fear. I literally cried after one of the lessons because learning to float on my stomach was something I had never imagined I would be able to do (without almost having a panic attack). I'm excited about my new skills. I'm happy that I can finally enjoy the beach outside of just soaking the sun and taking selfies; I want to swim and snorkel and do all of these activities I had been afraid of. That's all to say that I think this place is great.

As someone who--prior to starting swim lessons--had only been in ANY pool 2-3 times in my life, I…read morenever saw myself as someone who would comfortably put his face and head underwater, let alone glide and swim across water. I'd like to thank to my instructor, Sydney, and the SwimBox team for helping me build comfort and confidence in the water while making it fun. While most local swim schools focus primarily on children learners, SwimBox caters to all adults at every skill level. The sessions are one-on-one, giving self-conscious adult learners privacy and allowing the instructor to focus on the learner. And as opposed to the 30 minute lessons that many swim schools offer, SwimBox sessions are 45 minutes, giving the instructor plenty of time to introduce a lesson and work with the learner to sharpen newly acquired skills. Working with Sydney and the SwimBox team has been a great experience and has opened up an entirely new world for me to explore.

Love this place. My kid is hooked! Left goldfish as my child was not getting good lessons, then we…read morecame here. What a difference! First the kids are always in the pool, the instructors seem to be actually swimmers themselves and three at the end of swim they give a child a free lollipop.

Impossible to get any one to answer the phone or to respond to emails. And they do not send emails…read moreto clarify when they are open or closed (e.g., holidays). They also make no effort to provide any feedback or updates on our children's progress.

Our son has been coming to Swim Kids Leesburg every week since he was a tiny 3 month old and is now…read more4 years old. At 3 years old he knew how to swim without any help. Can't say enough great things about Swim Kids Leesburg from Tracey who helps you with everything that you ever need at the front desk. Thank you Tracey for being the best of the best! To the amazing coaches (Hannah, Sienna, Cole, Angel and Berlin to name a few) that taught our son the skills to be safe in the pool. Highly recommend Swim Kids Leesburg.

Great place for kids to learn to swim. Very clean and teachers are great with kids. Very easy to…read morechange classes when your child changes levels.

Amazing! Love that they come meet you at your pool or pool of your choice. Our instructor was…read morewonderful and so great with my kiddos!! They went from not being able to swim to swimming completely independently by the end of the summer.

Ellie was absolutely fabulous, and the kids adored her. She was surprisingly adept at meeting each…read morekid where they stood, both in swim skills and age - which takes both experience with kids and loads of compassion and patience. It's a bonus that she's, quite literally, an expert swimmer. She would also turn lessons into challenges and games, which the kids really loved. They were often exhausted after lessons and really looked forward to them. We are definitely going to miss Ellie in the off-season, and we very much hope to work with her again next year!

Had a wonderful and ultra awesome time at the pool today with 2 of my friends. The management and…read morestaff were very helpful and informative By The Way.

Reston knows how to residential pool. That may have sounded confusing, but what I'm trying to say…read moreis that if you choose to go to a Reston Association pool it is for sure the right choice. They are nice, well maintained, and soo pleasant. I especially loved the setup of this Glade Pool. It has a decent sized free swim area, swimming lanes, a water slide, diving board, and even a hot tub (that was reallyyy awesome). Along with the pool there are some tennis courts, a park, and walking paths that are all considered a part of Glade. It's setup, man. I believe it is $10 for a visitors pass, or you can get a season pass and if you'd come a decent amount and are in the area the season pass is the way to go.