I can't speak too much to the degree of the effectiveness and quality of the program and…read moreinstructors because when I signed up I was forced to accept these terms, after my first lesson I went to ask them about revoking this because I'm not comfortable with my child's identity being irrevocably given to them to be used at their leisure, in perpetuity, and however they like. They told me there's literally nothing they will do or can do about this. They refunded me for the class and canceled my membership because I'm just not gonna go ahead and sign this stuff over just so my kid can get swim classes. This was back in July. I've signed back into my account and as you can see here nothing has changed and this still exists. No parent should have to give up the identity of their child in order to use a product or service that they're already willing to pay for.

I spoke with an associate less than 24 hours ago, she sent the information needed via email and…read moreconfirmed a spot would be held for my son to attend class tonight at 6. I call to make payment and of course she didn't hold a spot for him and now there is no availability. Ridiculous. My 5 year old is extremely excited to go to lessons tonight and i now have to tell him he can't go because THEY messed up. Terrible customer service.

First I want to say the staffs and instructor were all Very…read morenice and professional. This review is about the manager and how she doesn't understand client needs when it comes to using their services. It shows this establishment is a very cookie cutter academy and best suitable for only kids less than 10 years old ( lanes were Very narrow aka cramped, my kid scraped his back and was bleeding) I called the ASA specifically to inquire if they are a good fit for my child's swimming lesson needs. I have explained in detail what level my child is at which he knows most of the strokes and has been playing waterpolo competitively. He now wants to join a competitive swim team which he wasn't able to bc he didn't know how to do flip turns and he is not very good at back stroke. We want to improve these areas specifically and we want to know if 1, they have a specific class that will fit this need, 2, he is a teenager so we need to know if he personally thinks the class will work for him. The girl offered a trial class and we showed up. She told me over the phone that this class will help with what he needs but ofc when we attended it was a class based on age and not skills. Clearly was not what we were looking for but as I was sitting there, a lady came by asked me what I was looking for bc she can see he was not a little kid and he can almost qualify to be an instructor based on how well he swam. After I explained our situation again which I didn't mind, she said they have a stroke specific class which will make more sense for him. I asked if we can do a trial class she said yes. And, again that's not the case bc when the front desk staffs tried to book one they needed a manager's approval. The manager refused and asked us to pay bc they only offer 1 trial class. I explained the situation being we attended an incorrect class etc then she insisted it doesn't matter bc trial class is to access what level he is at so one class will suffice.... THIS IS THE PART why I wrote this review. As a paying client who has to commit to at least three months of swimming lessons at $52/class, I should have the say so if the class, the instructor, the lessons are going to work for us. We also get to evaluate the school. But from the manager, it's a one way street even though the whole point of a trial class for us was to see if my child will get the training he needs. Not to mention we wasted our time driving to this class on a school day to which it doesn't work for us at all. Like she made it seem like I wanted to get another free class smh. I was even considering private lessons if the instructor was very good at helping my child! It's this type of poor management makes you lose business.

We absolutely love American Swim Academy. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and very…read morespacious. The staff is incredibly friendly and always quick to answer any questions or concerns, which we truly appreciate. My daughter has been swimming here for over a year, and her progress has been amazing. She has gained so much confidence and skill in the water. The instructors are supportive and encouraging--especially Julia, who has been wonderful with my daughter. They also have a fair makeup policy, which makes scheduling much easier for busy families. We're very happy with our experience and highly recommend American Swim Academy.

Honestly, I was so impressed with how much my kids (Almost 5 and almost 3) progressed during their…read more12 lessons. Before they started, I warned their instructor that we did not expect much because both of them were very hesitant about getting in the water and often refused to even try things like putting their face in the water or doing assisted floating. Jianna did an AMAZING job with my kids, because by the end of the 4 weeks, my 5 year old was swimming unassisted in backstroke and freestyle across the pool, and practicing skills to keep herself afloat and able to safely get to the wall. My 3 year old who wanted nothing to do with the water was getting in on his own, kicking when instructed, and even attempting to blow bubbles. Jianna was so patient and positive with my kids, and they looked forward to seeing her every day. She was attentive and so knowledgeable, and was able to work with very different development and skill levels extremely effectively. She has taken away so much stress from this mom and I am extremely grateful to her and Sunsational for these lessons. Definitely will be using again and highly recommend!

Christopher is amazing and works great with kids! Our kids love him and always look forward to…read moretheir swimming sessions with him. I'm glad I found Sunsational Swim School which gives us a lot of flexibility with our busy schedules. We're happy to book additional lessons with Christopher for both of our girls.

Wow, San Ramon Aquatic Center is great if you're looking for a place for beginner swimmers or a…read moreplace to splash during a hot summer day. We've been to Dublin Wave and Larkey Swim Center but I think San Ramon Aquatic Park takes the cake: 1. Low entry fee of $8/pp. Big, clean family room for changing along with showers. 2. The main splash pad is a sight to behold. They have this gigantic bucket that gets filled with water pumped from the main pool. It rocks back and forth like a slow bell, signaling impeding doom. Eventually, the bucket tips over and drenched everything and everyone below. It never gets old watching this. 3. They have separate pools for diving, lap swimming, and one with a gigantic inflatable structure that looks like an obstacle course from American Ninja, only above a big pool. As for minor downsides: 1. Limited places to sit around the perimeter. Its crowded here and many folks set out blankets for picnics. 2 Despite a pretty big parking lot, it does get busy so you may need to park a bit farther.

We had such an amazing time at this facility for my son's end of the year 1st grade class field…read moretrip for IISF. From the kids area, to the free swim area and both diving boards, they had a blast!! I would definitely come here again with my son for ourselves. It's clean, staff is professional and friendly and most importantly there was parking!!! I'm sure that depends also on the day your party decides to come. Thanks SROP we'll be back!

I haven't been there in a long time and it used to be in a really exclusive club with lots of…read morebenefits and clean facilities

I visited with a 3-day class and took one Zumba class. It was so fun! My girlfriend has been a…read moremember for years, so I wanted to check it out to even though I'm a member elsewhere. I love that the gym is clean. Even the dressing room is clean. This gym is so family friendly. There is a tween/teen changing room so that they have privacy. The women's restroom is very clean bthe decor is really dated, but the cleanliness is top-rated for me. I like that they offer over 120 classes to choose from per month. And the staff is super friendly. Did I mention that they have drop-in daycare so that you could workout and shower in peace?! I want to join next year after my membership ends with my current gym.

Ok...all I can say is "wow"! I've always considered myself somewhat athletic. I run, bike etc, but…read morehave never felt that my swimming was particularly strong (ok, I sucked). I heard about Matti (who is an Olympic swimmer fyi), from a friend who is training for a Triathalon. I've been working with him for just a short time, and the tips and 'tricks' that he's taught me are a complete game-changer! My confidence as a swimmer has soared and I'm even considering entering a triathalon.....crazy! He's amazing....just can't say enough good things about him, as a coach and as a person.

From the owner: Matti Rajakyla is a two time Olympic swimmer from Finland who now specializes in swim coaching and…read more physical training in California. His teaching approach draws from over 20 years of experience and emphasizes a more holistic way of learning for the student.

We had a great experience with Dan for our 3.5 year old. We went from never having had a swim…read morelesson and in 10 days was jumping off pool ledges with excitement and reaching the sides of the swimming pool all on her own! The classes are not for the faint of heart. These are accelerated no nonsense classes and the intent is to teach them to survive. For the first few days, expect a lot of tears and emotions from the kiddos. The last few days, they will be proud of their accomplishment and enjoy being in the water. I was lucky and our kiddo did not cry one day. She loved it so much, she still asks to go back. I am beyond impressed and have a sense of relief knowing she can swim with safety. Thank you so much, Dan!

Best decision I have ever made was to finally book Dan. I regret not doing this years ago and…read morewasting thousands of dollars on swim schools that teach absolutely nothing. My 6yr old daughter, after 3 lessons with Dan, was able to swim and understood water safety. Isn't that what we all want? These swim instructors at swim schools just hold onto our children and play with them in the water. It's nonsense and such a waste of time. The only way to teach a child to swim is to let go and make them aware of where the side of the pool is for safety. Dan is no fluff, not there to play. He is there to teach your kid how to get from the middle of the pool to the side of the pool by themselves without needing help. This is a water safety course. Your kid will know what to do if they ever fall into the water and need to find the edge of the pool within 15 seconds. That's the life saving course he is teaching them and it works. It's not easy for the kids for the first 4 days and it's not easy for the parents to watch. There is a lot of crying but after day 4 or 5, the crying stops and they learn that if they cry while trying to swim, they will choke on the water so they should probably stop. I highly recommend every parent to put their child in this water safety course asap. I kept hearing about Dan for years from other friends that had their kids complete his course but I was too scared to do it. And then every summer would go by and my kid still couldn't swim. I finally got so sick of the swim Schools that I booked Dan's 10 day course and it was the best decision. Do not hesitate to do this and know that it's not a pleasant situation. But you know what is? Knowing my kid can get to the side of the pool in one breath if she is ever in a situation where this is needed. I remember hearing this stat while at Dan's lessons last year and it has stuck with me and I hope this resonates with whoever is reading this: it takes 20 seconds for a kid to drown. When a kid is drowning and doesn't know water safety, the first 15 seconds they spend splashing around looking for their parents to come help them or someone to hold onto. That's 15 seconds of wasted breath and time to get to the side of the pool safely. Dan teaches kids to know their surroundings, put your head in the water and find the nearest edge.

My six-year-old child was forcibly pulled out of the pool during this afternoon's swimming lesson…read moreby Coach Aldo -- without any communication with the parents -- simply for not following the coach's instructions. He was then ordered to go home immediately, even as the child pleaded desperately for another chance. Since returning home, my child has been in a state of fear and distress, which has been heartbreaking for us as parents. We sincerely hope that Happy Fish will take Coach Aldo's conduct seriously and ensure that such treatment is never again inflicted upon any other child in the future.

The teachers are kind but consistent and the training so far has been rigorous. Our 4yo son has…read morebeen blasting through the levels at a good clip, but he also is gaining appropriate confidence as he goes.