We are so thankful for Serina and Deion! Our son is autistic, and they have been incredibly…read morepatient, kind, and supportive throughout his swim lessons. They have helped him grow so much as a swimmer while making him feel comfortable and confident in the water. Their dedication, encouragement, and genuine care have made a huge difference, and we are so grateful for all of their hard work. The facility is also always clean, well-maintained, and welcoming, which makes every visit a positive experience. Thank you, Serina and Deion for everything you have done for Nathan! We highly recommend them to any family looking for amazing swim instructors!

Our kids took private lessons here for close to year, and we've been very disappointed…read more Customer service is terrible. Showers smell like urine. Teachers are very hit or miss. The last teacher they paired us with consistently started our lessons late and ended them early. Tried talking to management but they were totally uninterested. Definitely recommend taking your kiddos elsewhere.

I really am happy that this YMCA is right around the corner from my house. I have been going there…read moresince 2000 when I had my first child. It's a lovely facility that has been kept in tip top shape. They have a variety of classes to sign your kids up for and if you're still standing you can get into a dance class too. They offer you a private trainer to try as a part of your membership. They have a walking track upstairs, there is a nutritionist on the property for consultation, they have classes and I think lunch for the elderly. When my kids were younger I practically lived at the Y because I was there 6 days a week. My kids are adults now and it's nice to be able to go to a class now for me. Membership isn't expensive either. I really am blessed to live within walking distance to my Y and it's a very nice facility.

Don't recommend, they are still utilizing advance sign up for lap swim and adult swim fitness…read moreclasses which are full. Don't waste your time

My son has been receiving lessons with instructor Anissa for a couple of months now, she is…read moreextremely patient and caring with him. My son has autism, and she is amazing with him. She always will look for new strategies and ideas to help him thrive. I couldn't recommend Anissa more, we are lucky to have her!

My 3 year old autistic son has been attending swimming classes with Anissa who has been amazing,…read morekind and patient with him. She is always asking me for feedback on my thoughts regarding Lorenzo's swimming lesson of the day and if I have concerns. I highly recommended her for your kiddo's next swimming lesson.

I'm pretty amazed at what Marci was able to do with our 4 year old son on his first swim lesson…read more I was honestly so surprised that he could start swimming without a floatie on his first lesson. She said if the kids don't have fear, at that age that they could swim right away. Her methods work and you're really paying for a professional! Thank you for being so good at what you do!

Coach Daniel B is one of the best swim teachers! He is so gentle and patient, while still helping…read morekids to make a ton of progress. On the first lesson with our 4-year-old daughter, he taught her to completely submerge her head under the water, no tears! He also helped her to kick and swim in short spurts on her own, all in the first lesson. She made so much progress in just one month of lessons. If you're looking for a kids' swim teacher who is patient, gentle, easy to communicate with, punctual, courteous, professional, and a skilled instructor, then Daniel is the teacher for you. Thank you Daniel!

I signed up for adult swimming lessons here at the Plunge. Prior to this, I didn't know how to swim…read moreat all, save for a bit of dog paddling. This review will mostly be for their classes, and then a bit about the facility. The adult swim classes are organized by skill level: Total new swimmers are Guppies (that was me!), and the next levels up in order are Minnows (my second class!), Sharks, and Advanced Beginners. Advanced Beginners, really? Surely you can all think of another cool marine animal name! I vote Swordfish. You're welcome ;) Anyway, my Guppies instructor was Ashton and he was wonderful. He helped me get over my initial fear of putting my face in the water (believe me, it was a huge fear of mine and this was a HUGE deal), and he gave me the basic foundations for freestyle and backstroke swimming. After that class, I enjoyed it so much that I joined again, this time in the Minnows class under the instruction of Matt. Matt was also amazing! He took the skills I learned in Ashton's class and helped me and others fine-tune them. He also taught us more strokes like breaststroke, sidestroke, and dolphin kick. When I first set foot in this pool, I could barely blow bubbles in the water. By the end of two class sessions, I was swimming a good few laps nonstop. If you've ever thought about taking up swimming, I HIGHLY recommend taking the classes here. The prices are crazy good and the instructors are awesome! As for the facility, it's really great for an outdoor pool! Sure, you'll find a few stray foliage from the surrounding palm trees, maybe a dead bee once in a blue moon, but that's not entirely unusual for an outdoor pool. It's clear that they never let the pool get so dirty that it's uncomfortable to swim in it, and I really appreciate that. I live in a housing complex with an outdoor pool and our HOA doesn't do that, heh. The water is also very warm--I've gone swimming in below 60F weather and have been totally fine for the rest of the night. Anyway, this is a great solid pool and I'll be coming here for my swim workouts all the time. Another big shout out and thanks to Ashton and Matt, you guys are the best!

Don't go here for open swim. They rope off such a small area for kids, and don't allow them to wear…read moregoggles with a nose.

Review #845 2025-017…read more George Mannon Aquatic Center (aka Torrance Aquatic Center) opened on Saturday, 03/03/18 with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Enter on the driveway between Honda Service Center & Starbucks, the aquatic center is between Torrance Elementary School & Shery High School. Eric Trujillo, former North HS student & design committee member, designed the facility's logo; the "Shield Marquee" is displayed at the entrance. The $15M project was made possible by Bond Measure U funds (approved in 11/2014), so this state-of-the-art pool has been long awaited by the community; yeah, I voted for this, not knowing my LO will be using the aquatic center 7 years later. She made her high school's JV swim team in her freshman year for the 2024-2025 school year with swim season held between mid-02/2025 - mid-04/2025. It's awe-inspiring to watch her & teammates race in this beautiful facility! The aquatic center has a 60-meter Olympic size competition & warm-up pools (both partially heated by solar panels) with 10 competition & 12 warm-up lanes, 600-seat spectator bleachers, separate lockers for TUSD's 4 high schools (Torrance, North, South, & West HS), & visiting teams changing room. There are showers available, but I'm told they're not working. While designed to allow 2 sports to be played simultaneously, her school competition schedule has not calendared concurrent competitions. The District Aquatic Programs include both water polo & swim, but no diving, in this proper world-class competitive facility. Upon entering, the far left pool is for water polo & swim meets, with middle & right pools are for practices. I thought I saw lessons for the younger set, but I could be wrong? According to USA Swimming, Swim Torrance is a local swim club that uses GMAC for training. Her team's locker room is 1 of 2 schools that's next to the competition pool. Time pads are a bit wonky since it's been 6 years, so H relies on the volunteer timers to record her times/splits. I wished they thought of building a snack shack by the NE corner near the water fountains, instead of using tents & foldable tables to set-up the snack stand. It's extra time needed by the parent volunteers for set-up & tear-down. The parking lot ginormous & is used by the aquatic center & also the adjacent baseball field. No diamond (prime) spaces by the entrance, but the circular driveway makes it easy for drop-offs & pick-ups unless the driver just parks their car, blocking others. ＼(｀0´)／ The spectator bleachers have shade structures, but coverage is limited in the later afternoon/when the sun is setting unless you're sitting in the top/back row. We have to give props to The Plunge for their youth swim lessons to get her where she is today.

My company has had a few events here and it always goes smoothly. This is a very nice pool with a…read morespacious deck area and moderate seating. There is overhead coverage for the seating, but if it's the wrong time of day, you'll definitely be getting blasted by the sun straight in your face. We were able to get roof access to stream our event which was nice and have plenty of room for large tents, team seating and more. They also have nice meeting rooms where we tend to serve food to our athletes or hold team meetings.

Fantastic swim school! Great teachers - all have been amazing to our son. I really appreciate how…read moreclean the environment is here, along with all the amenities they offer.

Stephanie is an amazing instructor! My daughter has taken swim lessons at South Bay Aquatics in…read moreRedondo Beach every year, and this is her first year with Stephanie. She teaches proper technique, breaks each skill down into simple, easy-to-understand steps, and makes learning fun. My daughter picked up the skills quickly because of her teaching style. We're so happy to have had Stephanie as her instructor and highly recommend her!

I cannot say enough of this amazing school! I have a unique perspective as I am a parent here as…read morewell as a teacher of 18 years (at a public school). When I was given a tour four years ago, I knew what questions to ask regarding the curriculum and was impressed by the rigor, the class sizes, and the feel of community. So I decided to make the investment and move my son from a nearby public school to Rolling Hills Country Day School. One of the reasons was my son was diagnosed with moderate ADD and I knew he needed more personal attention and would thrive in a smaller school setting. It was the best decision! I do admit it took him a few months to get acclimated due to the academic rigor because the standards were different at his previous school. However, I loved it so much that a year later, I transferred my daughter there and now my third child attends RHCDS! I wish my kids could personally write a review. They absolutely love their school. They are eager to get to school early to play on the field before class! This school offers them a place where they feel safe and genuinly cared for. They not only have the academic rigor that in today's society is imperative, but they also prioritize in teaching values. Be a kind human is their motto and they definitely instill this on a daily basis. Learning and living by these values is what a child needs to thrive and be happy so they can focus in school. My son is now in middle school (upper school) and I know he will no doubt be prepared for any top rated high school. They focus on giving back to the community, character/values, teach independence, all the while really preparing these kids for high school. This school truly offers a fine balance. They have specialized teachers for various subjects, including technology. They also focus on presentation skills and even my little 7 year old has presented in front of the lower school! This is such an important communication skill that is disregarded in many elementary schools. I have also made amazing friends at RHCDS and I truly feel I am part of a family, or small community, even though I am a working mom and am not able to be there as much as I would like. I know my kids are cared for, safe, happy, challenged academically, and taught the same values that I teach at home. RHCDS is truly one of a kind and am so grateful to be a part of it.

We have been part of the RHCDS community for 5 years and with multiple children currently attending…read moreor having gone through elementary and middle school, we highly recommend the school to families looking for a quality education and nurturing environment for their children. We have been treated like family over the years - our children feel safe and known by their teachers and any questions or requests to the administration or teachers have been promptly and thoughtfully addressed. Our oldest child and middle school graduate, who now attends public high school, feels like she was well prepared academically and personally by teachers who challenged her to think critically and by expectations to be kind and respectful. There is obviously no perfect school and we are grateful to have found a school that aligns with our values!