I highly recommend Nicole as a swim instructor…read more Before taking lessons with her, I had already tried learning how to swim two or three times, but I never really succeeded. After just six one-hour lessons with Nicole, everything changed. In the very first lesson, she taught me how to float, which immediately helped me feel much safer and more comfortable in the water. Over the next few lessons, she taught me breaststroke, freestyle, and backstroke. More importantly, Nicole completely changed the way I feel about swimming. I used to be afraid of the water, but she helped me feel safe, relaxed, and confident. Now I actually look forward to swimming. Nicole is incredibly patient, encouraging, and excellent at explaining things in a way that is easy to understand. I never imagined I could make so much progress in such a short time. Thank you, Nicole!

My girls and I LOVE Bahar! She is patient and absolutely wonderful with kids. We love her gentle…read moreand effective teaching skills! Her smile and energy radiates and we always look forward to our lessons! I highly recommend her to all my friends!

We absolutely love water works, and will miss our weekly sessions there!…read more My daughter began weekly private swim lessons at age 3 and is now a better swimmer than most adults I know, thanks to her instructor, Maxim. The way he interacts with children, motivates them while keeping classes silly and fun, is truly impressive. The company itself is also incredibly helpful. My daughter had a broken leg that prevented her from swimming, and the team helped us put our lessons on pause without forfeiting her recurring slot with Maxim, and even refunded us for her missed lesson the weekend prior. We've been incredibly happy with our time at Waterworks, both the customer service and professionalism of all the staff, as well as the skills Maxim helped our daughter learn.

Waterworks Aquatics delivered an incredible experience for my child's 5th birthday party. Nancy…read moreguided me through every detail before the event and she handled each step with confidence and care. She made the planning process feel easy. On the day of the party, Laly stepped in and kept everything running smoothly. She organized the flow, supported the kids, and created a fun atmosphere from the moment we arrived. Fay, Tim, and Colin brought great energy and helped the kids stay engaged and excited. We chose the 2-4 ft pool and it worked perfectly for our group. Our guests ranged from 2 years old to 11 and every child found something fun to do. The team led age appropriate games and the kids loved every minute. We booked a 2.5 hour party and the timing felt just right. Music played throughout the event and the party room sat right next to the pool, which kept the whole celebration lively and convenient. The staff even helped us load and unload our supplies, which made the day feel even easier. Waterworks Aquatics gave our family a memorable celebration and our birthday boy still talks about it with a huge smile. I recommend this location and this team without hesitation.

I wanted my daughters (ages 2 and 4 at the time) to start taking swim lessons. After doing research…read moreand reading reviews, I decided to try out Blue Buoy. A few friends/neighbors also recommended Blue Buoy. Great communication from the start. It has been almost a year now and my girls look forward to their swim lesson every week (and getting their sticker at the end of their lessons). Their instructors are patient and kind and make my girls feel comfortable and safe in the water.

Updating my review here as my spouse shared with me a request from the office team here asking if…read moreId consider updating my review. However noting that I did not choose to attempt to go back here my spouse did on her own. She brought our nephew back against my better advice and appearantly has had better and more accommodating overall experience with them this time around. Ill give them two extra stars for this. However this tells me either A. Our previous instructor was the issue originally or B. They improved because of our review for us specifically. In addition my spouse has brought our newphew's sibling this time and I was a bit shocked and surprised to see them only giving a $5 per month discount for siblings sign-ups. I would have expected a $50 or 25% discount for this. Lastly, I do wish they had some sort of guarantee for early swimmers such as...kids will learn to swim independently within 3 months of lessons. There is no guaranteed like that here so it may take 1 months 1 year or 3 years for said kids to learn to swim which is a bit concerning for how much that is charged. I do know a couple competitors offer guarantees like this. Regardless overall this review does mark an improvement from last review.

The big Blue Swimming School Tustin is the one of the best place for kids to learn swimming. It is…read morevery welcoming and all the staff / coaches are friendly. I would like to share a review for Coach Makai and Coach Jason. Coach Makai teaches my older son, Raghav, who has ADHD and struggles with focus. Coach Makai patiently explains every move and stroke to each child, ensuring they always know what to do next. He has been an amazing coach to Raghav, and I always try to book his classes regardless of the time. Coach Jason teaches my three-year-old, Sohum. He does so much to make each class fun and exciting, from guiding them through putting their goggles on, to dunking down with the kick sticks, and ending with an epic high five. Both coaches deserve five stars for their incredible work. Pallavi

We've been bringing our daughter Lucia to Big Blue Swim School in Tustin since she was just 4…read moremonths old, and Coach Angie has been with us from day one. Lucia is now 15 months and we still show up every Saturday and honestly, that says everything. Coach Angie is patient, kind, and just gets it when it comes to working with babies in the water. She knows the curriculum inside and out, but more importantly, she knows how to make the experience fun and safe from the very first class. Lucia went from a baby who had never been in a pool to a little girl who LOVES the water and that's 100% because of Coach Angie. The moment Lucia spots her walking over she starts waving and kicking with excitement. That kind of connection doesn't just happen it's built by a coach who genuinely cares. I'll be honest we've had a couple of classes with other coaches who didn't quite meet the bar we'd come to expect. We gave Big Blue that feedback and they handled it really well. Super supportive, took it seriously, and corrected the situation. We appreciate that a lot. We came back, landed back with Coach Angie, and haven't looked back. If you're a parent on the fence about swim lessons, just go. Water safety is something we feel strongly about, and Big Blue Swim School (especially with Coach Angie!) is the real deal. Highly recommend.

Coach Teela and her entire team are awesome. After a couple other failed swim school attempts, both…read moreour kids had an incredible time at iheartswimming. They quickly became water safe and developed a love for the water. Can't recommend them highly enough!

My son whose 5 has a learning disability and is on the spectrum, and this was our first summer…read moretrying Iheartswimming. We tried multiple different places, group swimming, nothing seemed to fit and most coaches didn't understand how to help my son. I can't say enough wonderful things about Coach Kim. Only 4/5 sessions with her and my son completely changed his view on swimming. He's confident and isn't scared of trying to do new things in the water. We absolutely can't wait for next summer!! Thank you so much Coach Kim!!! See you next summer!!

My daughter goes twice a week. Instructors are kind and work well with all ages and capabilities…read more(yes even adults). Her swimming has vastly improved. This is a lifesaver for families in Portolla!

Nemi and the entire swim coach staff at British Swim School in Woodbury Town center in Irvine, have…read morebeen very cordial, professional, and knowledgeable when it comes to swimming. Our 6-year old has a newly found passion for swimming thanks to British Swim School. He is getting better by every visit, and is laser-focused, and it certainly helps to be indoors especially during the fall and winter months. We have seen our son blossom into an avid swimmer for his age, learning back and front strokes, butterflies, and that "dolphin" swim :). He is progressing and is taking swimming very seriously. We recommend British Swim School at this particular location, due to the level of support we receive and facility and amenities (easy rinse-off after the swim lesson). It is also worth noting that no gym membership is required to partake in this activity! -Arjan, Molly, and Raj B.

This place is great. My daughter has been going not too…read morelong and we havent had a bad experience. The first day we took her, I'm not going to lie I was a little concerned because, it was her first day and she was with two other kids that had been going for a while based on them knowing the instructors already. The instructor right away started dunking her into the water and to be honest, that caught me and my little girl off guard. When class ended, I decided to give the instructor the benefit of the doubt because he knew what he was doing. We kept taking her and explained how she had never been in swimming or anything, her instructor Joss is amazing. She builds rapport with the kiddos right away and at least in our experience, she changed my mind about taking her any more. And my daughter now actually loves going. I definitely recommend this place.

My kids have been going here for months already and they love it here. The coaches are professional…read moreand very patient with the kids. My kids are not afraid of the water anymore, but they are still working on swimming on their own.

Grew up going to swim meets at this pool and came back this time for lap swimming! I did a drop in…read moreand it was $5. Love this pool because it has so many lanes, is always clean (pool and locker room), and the staff is super friendly. Just fyi, they do have some dates over the summer where they will be closed due to swim meets, so make sure to look out for those. They also offer lap swim at Northwood High School.

Woollett Aquatics Center is an excellent facility for swimmers of all levels. They offer swim…read morelessons and are a hub for competitive swimming, hosting Irvine Swim League Championships as well as practices and meets for the Nova Swim Team. The facility is always clean and well maintained, and the bathrooms are consistently kept in great condition. One thing I really appreciate during swim meets is the ample space available for spectators, making it much more comfortable for families and supporters to watch events. There are also vending machines conveniently located in the main lobby for snacks and drinks throughout the day. Whether you're attending lessons, practices, or a swim meet, Woollett Aquatics Center provides a well-organized and welcoming environment for athletes and spectators alike.

We absolutely love Australian Swimming School! My daughter has been taking swimming lessons since…read moreshe was just 3 months old, and now at 4 years old, she is an amazing swimmer. Watching her grow from a tiny baby into such a confident and skilled swimmer has been incredible. We truly believe her swimming abilities are a reflection of the wonderful instructors, patience, consistency, and care she has received throughout the years. Australian Swimming School has given her the confidence and skills to be safe and comfortable in the water, and we couldn't be more grateful. We highly recommend Australian Swimming School to any parent looking for a swim program. They have been such an important part of our daughter's journey, and we are so thankful we started her lessons here! ‍

As a mother of 2 under 3 my brain is everywhere! So when I tell you poor Genesis at the front desk…read moremanaged the several calls I made trying to get my son signed up and booked for lessons this month with all the patience and professionalism in the world- I mean it! She was very kind and graceful as I navigated the app and many schedules of the household over the phone. She thoroughly explained the current promo they have going on right now and ultimately got us all signed up for what we needed. We had our free trial class with Chris last week and I was so pleased with how friendly, soft-spoken, and patient he was with my son. My son didn't even want to go into the water for the first 10 min of the 30 min class, and Chris just continued to ask if he was ready, all the while still holding lesson and staying attentive to the other child who was in the same class. Eventually, my kiddo felt confident enough to join in and by the end of the session he was having an absolute blast. We are looking forward to continuing our swim journey here with this crew!

To say this program is life saving doesn't begin to show my gratitude and appreciation for this…read morefoundation. Peter will teach your child to swim in 5 days without question. Before my son (who just turned 2) started the program he had no fear of the water and would try to jump in the water with absolutely NO idea how to swim. Which as a parent was terrifying. I knew I needed help. Traditional swimming lessons weren't working, if anything it was making things much worse by accentuating his love of water with a false sense of security. Peter and his program changed everything!!! By the end of the FIRST day with his training, my son was swimming to the side of the pool. His life saving techniques and true water safety program is nothing you have ever seen. If you want your child to be truly safe in the water, look no further. Call him today and see for yourself!!!

Peter is the real deal. If you want to skip months and months of traditional training, he will…read moredemonstrate to you that your kids will swim on the first day. I guarantee you've never seen anything like this. It's hard to watch the first time, but the results speak for themselves. After being initially scared, by the end of the first day my kids couldn't wait for their turn, and they would brag to everyone at their daycare that they are going to swimming lessons with Professor Pete. If your kids are stubborn or try to circumvent the instructions, Peter won't let them get away with it to save you the headache of correcting bad habits in the future. By the end of the program, your kids will forget about the hard part, and you will have videos of the swimming sessions as proof that you are not exaggerating when you tell people that your kids started swimming on the first day. The total program lasts four days, but you can finish it in three days if your kids are fast learners. You can tell Peter is passionate about his work and knows more about human psychology than your average swimming instructor. He will teach you all kinds of fascinating information about the way the mind actually works, instead of how you assume it works, so his teaching method will make sense in the end, despite seeming counter-intuitive at first glance. I am thoroughly impressed with Peter and want other people to experience the same thing that I experienced. The only downside to all this is that my kids make me go to the pool all the time now. This program will give you pride in your kids.