I have a 4 and 6 year old and Sam has taught both of them to be not only comfortable in the pool…read morebut also be great little swimmers! My 4 year old was very nervous about being in the water but with Sam's help he is my little fish now! It's an added bonus that Sam is an ocean lifeguard and is very well trained and certified. Thanks to him I am no longer an extremely nervous mother around pools with my children, which has been a huge weight of my shoulders! I Would recommend him for any child, he is a miracle worker in the pool!

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We've had such a great experience at Water Wings in Agoura Hills! Bryce and Connor at the front…read moredesk are always friendly, professional, and super helpful--they create such a positive, welcoming environment every time we come in. My daughter has swam with Lexie, Kailey, and Abigail and has absolutely loved each of them. She feels so safe, supported, and excited to learn at every lesson. The private classes in particular have made a huge difference--she's gained so much confidence and has learned incredible skills thanks to their patient and encouraging teaching styles. Highly recommend this location and team for any family looking for a safe, fun, and effective swim school!

We've been part of the water wings family the last few years as both my kids needed lessons. Bryce…read morethe manager is amazing, helpful, and so accommodating. We've had the pleasure of having multiple great instructors over the years. Both my girls have become confident and strong swimmers and are always smiling during their lessons. Before water wings we had tried a competitor in Thousand Oaks and my daughter dreaded going, was never progressing, and anytime she connected with an instructor they were gone weeks later. So happy we made the switch.

Andy Andy Andy where can I start , he is an amazing instructor, patient , caring and definitely…read morefunny ! My son loves him and his sessions. He created a trusting bond with my 6 year old and taught my son to overcome his fear of going underwater along with floating. He definitely has a way with children will recommend to my relatives and friends and if you're reading this review .. I recommend it to you, book with Andy he's the best !

We've been going to My Little Swimmer for 3 years, and I can't recommend it enough! We started…read moregroup lessons when our baby was just 6 months old. As Coach Andy always says, those early lessons are as much for the parents as they are for the child, teaching you how to safely and confidently handle your little one in the water. His guidance made us feel comfortable every step of the way! By the second year, we transitioned to individual lessons, and now we do them exclusively. The progress our child has made with Andy's help has been tremendous. He has a wonderful way of combining play with structured learning, which keeps the lessons fun, engaging, and effective. Coach Andy has a gift for making kids and parents feel at ease. His energy, patience, and positivity create an environment where children are excited to learn and grow. Swimming is such an important life skill, and I feel grateful knowing our child is building confidence and ability in the water that will last a lifetime. If you're looking for the right place to introduce your child to swimming, Coach Andy at My Little Swimmer is fantastic. It's been a wonderful experience for our whole family, and I highly recommend it.

We've had a wonderful experience with British Swim School! My daughter absolutely loves her…read moreswimming classes, and we've been very impressed with how patient, professional, and encouraging the instructors are. They create a fun and positive environment while making sure the kids learn important swimming and water-safety skills. We've already noticed a big improvement in my daughter's confidence and swimming abilities. The staff is friendly, organized, and truly cares about the children. I highly recommend British Swim School to any parent looking for a great place for their child to learn how to swim! We've had a wonderful experience with British Swim School! My daughter absolutely loves her swimming classes, and we've been very impressed with how patient, professional, and encouraging the instructors are. They create a fun and positive environment while making sure the kids learn important swimming and water-safety skills. We've already noticed a big improvement in my daughter's confidence and swimming abilities. The staff is friendly, organized, and truly cares about the children. I highly recommend British Swim School to any parent looking for a great place for their child to learn how to swim!

100000000/10 super recommend, the staff is amazing…read more Every instructor is so kind, honest, patient, I adore them. Jeremiah makes it a point to learn not only every kids name but every single parent. He's really out there giving it his all. My 1.5 is so happy to get in the pool every weekend and my 6 year old is finally getting enough confidence to put his face in the water. He really came a long way and everyone was very patient and encouraging to him. (The 24 hour fitness has its own issues but regardless of that, the BSS staff tries to make everyone as comfortable as possible because some of the gym goers can be a little prickly)

My almost 5 year old son has a slight fear of getting his face wet and had previously attended 3…read moresessions at crpd last summer. He did not learn or retain much from those sessions, between his fear of putting his face in the water, inability to keep warm (a neoprene shorty was still too cold in the summer) and short attention span. When I signed up for Connect the dots l picked lessons at midday to ensure it was warm enough for him. The main difference I noticed was that lessons were very focused. There were learning goals to be met each day, and most of the time it was exciting and fun but sometimes the kids reach an area outside of their comfort zone and the teachers at connect the dots don't back off. They firmly but gently keep working on it. That's why these 1-on-1 lessons cost more. My son had McKenna, the new lady teacher and he did well. Not a tear in the end but of course, if we don't keep practicing he will forget what he learned. Other things that will help your child to maximize learning at these lessons (not requirement but helps) -Sufficient upper body strength to push/lift themselves out of edge of pool -Able to understand/follow instruction in English -Able to handle being in and out of water in outdoor environment for 25 mins (my son needed neoprene suit and midday lessons) -Ability to coordinate limbs I watched a 6 year old learn to thread water, and swim the length of the pool (12 feet?) and he came in with some fear of water like my son.

What a wonderful swimming class! It was worth every penny, and worth taking the time. My son is a…read moreconfident swimmer, and is ready to take on this summer! I would recommend this place to everybody.

So grateful that we found Gary & Sea Monkeys! All the instructors are fantastic! My girls are 5 & 7…read moreand struggled to swim independently until we found Sea Monkeys. They enjoy semi-private lessons in the 90 degree pool. This is our 2nd year with Gary & the team so my girls have become independent swimmers learning all the strokes and perfecting their technique in weekly lessons.

Gary Hall is not only a legend is the most talented and and motivating swimming instructor in…read morehistory. My son has developed his swimming skills ti such a great way only because if Gary kind and loving teachings. To get him as an instructor for your child is not only a honor it is a real gift your boy or girl will treasure forever. HE IS THE BEST

Coach Anna was amazing! Such a good teacher for our 3yo. From no skills to pool safe in one summer!read more

We love SWIM HALL! My 5-year-old started lessons in March and by June he was already swimming…read moreindependently. I was honestly so impressed, especially since he's super talkative and sometimes has a hard time staying focused. Elena and Sophia have been amazing with him. They're both so patient and encouraging, and they really know how to work with kids. He absolutely loves going to his lessons, which makes it so much easier for everyone. I'm so happy we found this place. The progress he's made in just a few months has been incredible!

Our son has worked with some incredible coaches there. I highly recommend the 1 on 1 swim lessons…read more Coach Aaron is amazing! Although finding something that fits your schedule can be challenging, it's certainly worth it. I recommend them to everyone that's nearby!

I always try to leave honest reviews based on my experiences, and unfortunately our experience at…read morethis swim school was disappointing. I hope sharing what happened helps other parents make an informed decision. My child was a complete beginner. After only his third swim lesson, one of the coaches loudly said, "He's everything but nowhere near ready." My child heard the comment. Whether the coach intended it that way or not, saying something like this loudly within earshot of a young beginner is discouraging and unprofessional. Beginners are there to learn, and feedback should be constructive, especially for young children. As the weeks went on, a different coach was assigned to my child, and things initially improved. Then, without much explanation, my child was moved up to the next level. I wasn't concerned about him advancing quickly. In fact, I would have been perfectly happy for him to stay at his current level longer. My priority is that he truly masters the skills required for each level before moving on. The promotion felt rushed, and no one clearly explained why he was ready. The communication afterward was equally disappointing. We were told by one swim manager to change to a different class time because of the level change. When we returned, another swim manager looked at the schedule and told us we were "supposed to be in the 12:30 class but didn't come and wanted to change the schedule," making it sound as though we had caused the problem, even though we were simply following the instructions given to us by their own staff. When I asked which coach my child would have, I was met with a sarcastic response: "You don't remember the last coach you were with?" This was a perfectly reasonable question because my child had just moved to a new level, and I knew coach assignments could change. What made this interaction especially disappointing was that the parent immediately before us had asked the same question and was answered politely and cheerfully. When I asked, I received a sarcastic response instead. The contrast in how we were treated was difficult to ignore and left me feeling unwelcome and disrespected. Things became even more uncomfortable when my child was initially assigned to one coach, who audibly sighed upon seeing the assignment. He was then reassigned twice before ultimately ending up with the same coach who had previously made the "nowhere near ready" comment. During that lesson, I watched closely because my child was visibly anxious. The coach seemed impatient and dismissive. At one point, he aggressively pulled up the sleeve of my child's rash guard instead of calmly helping him. My child would try to communicate, but the coach often seemed more focused on getting him to comply than listening to what he was trying to say. Unfortunately, this wasn't an isolated observation. Throughout the program, I saw other coaches lose their patience with young children as well. I witnessed coaches speaking to children in irritated tones, yelling instructions while children were already crying, and continuing to push them instead of helping them calm down and regain confidence. I understand that teaching swimming requires firmness and that safety is the priority, but there is a significant difference between being firm and showing little empathy toward frightened beginners. Swimming is not just about teaching strokes. It's about building confidence and trust, especially for young children who may already be nervous in the water. Patience, encouragement, and kindness are just as important as technique. We completed the program because it had already been paid for, but this experience left us disappointed. We will not be returning and will be looking for a swim school where young beginners are treated with more patience, empathy, respect, and professionalism.

The staff are friendly, the facilities are clean and well maintained, the rates are very reasonable…read moreand the water aerobics classes are fun. I've met some very smart and kind people here, and it's family friendly.

Awesome place to swim! Reasonable rates especially for Santa Monica residents. Have also taken…read moreadult classes and they are pretty descent. Above all, super clean and well organized

Anytime I am in the Malibu area, I check out the daily schedule at the Mindry. Over the years, I've…read moretaken mostly breathwork and soundbath classes, but I'm sure all of the classes are great. The space is carefully curated and dreamy. The studio allows for a transcendent experience full of release and healing. Thank you to the team here!

Love that every experience is a unique one with The Mindry. Each individual sound bath has been…read moredifferent in happenings but equally enjoyable, and of course completely relaxing. I am thrilled that they offer the outdoor experiences and thankfully the weather was wonderfully cooperative. Highly recommend in every way!!