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    4.6 (9 reviews)
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    Water Wings Swim School

    Water Wings Swim School

    4.6
    (48 reviews)
    2.1 km

    I wish this review was a recorded testimonial instead of just typed text because RYAN deserves all…read moreof the praise in the world! He is the most exceptional swim instructor I've ever encountered and we had several before we decided to exclusively have our son swim with him. He is so patient, and does an exceptional job at balancing silliness to bond with the children and discipline to motivate the little swimmers to want to be better and level up to make him proud. My son has been coming to water wings since 9mo old but had to stop for a year due to ear infections. When he returned he was terrified to submerge his head under water and it was just by random chance that he was in a group class with Ryan! He quickly took to Ryan and would scream bloody murder if he didn't swim with his favorite instructor, so we opted for private lessons! It was at that point that everything took a huge turn! We had originally signed Jaxon up to be "water safe" but he was so motivated and built such an amazing bond with Ryan that he has stayed with him for now more than a year in a 1:1 setting and now wants to competitively swim. HE IS now the best swimmer in the house, and is far beyond his peers AND his older friends who are 7+. At THREE YEARS OLD our son has almost perfected the breaststroke, freestyle, 6 kick switches, dominates backstroke, is doing front flips diving into the water, tumble turn flips off the wall, can swim underwater, deep dive for objects, can hold his breath for more than 30 seconds and so much more! NOBODY has ever seen anything like this. Ryan is truly one of a kind and we will forever be grateful for all that he's done for Jaxon! The sky is the limit with such a brilliant instructor by his side! And Jaxon absolutely loves him and even misses him when he's not around lol Thank you Ryan, we adore you and appreciate your care and expertise!

    I wish I had something like this growing up because maybe I would be a better swimmer. My swimming…read moreclasses involved a giant temporary pool in the local elementary school playground with inadequate instructors. I've been taking my nephew to classes here for the last few years. He was initially in group classes but hated them and prefers the private classes instead. he has significantly improved since he started. There are multiple classes going on at the same time. it is also easy to reschedule when something comes up. There's plenty of parking in the back and a little gift shop of snacks and swim accessories. They have showers to rinse off after class as well as changing rooms.

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    Inside view
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    Water Wings Swim School

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    Safe Waves Swim

    Safe Waves Swim

    5.0
    (64 reviews)
    3.0 km

    Allyson (Safe Waves Swim) is the BEST! At my 3yr old's trial lesson, she had him floating on his…read moreback on his own. At the 1st official lesson, she had him jumping in the pool and flipping over to his back to float COMPLETLEY UNASSISTED! I seriously can't believe how fast she taught him! In full disclosure, in Summer 2023, we enrolled him in a water wings class for 2 months. In Summer 2024, we signed him up with a different 1 on 1 private instructor for a few months. So, my son had familiarity with swim lessons, but he had never been able to float or do much of anything on his own in the water. I mean, he is still working on blowing water bubbles becuase he hates putting his face in the water. So, to see Allyson *magically* had him doing all this with 2 lessons... I mean, I have no words to express my appreciation! She knows what she is doing! She is teaching life saving skills first! And she has a totally laid back and straight forward, no nonsense demeanor that I just respect so much! After the trial lesson, I bought a 10 lesson package and I'm looking forward to all that she is going to teach my son this summer!! Thank you, Allyson!!

    We've tried several different types of swim lessons for our 3 year old son, but Allyson at Safe…read moreWaves is truly on another level. From the very first trial lesson, it was clear how skilled and patient she is. Our son loves being in the water but was uncomfortable floating on his back and even cried during that first session. By the second lesson, he was confidently floating on his back--something we honestly didn't expect so quickly. We've been working with Allyson for nearly six months now, and the progress has been incredible. She has a calm, encouraging approach that builds trust and confidence, and we would highly recommend her to any parent looking for an exceptional swim instructor.

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    Hall Swim Academy

    Hall Swim Academy

    4.9
    (89 reviews)
    14.4 km

    Anna at Hall Swim Academy is an excellent teacher…read more Two years ago, my son (who was 7 at the time) was going to another swim school and was doing ok but advancing slowly. As part of that school's safety training, they threw him in the water wearing street clothes. He was doing ok for about 30 seconds but then panicked and started to sink so one of the teachers had to jump in and pull him out. (It was partially my fault since I mistakenly had him wear long pants that absorbed water). Anyhow, he freaked out and got very scared. We continued to go to that school for several more weeks but he stagnated with his training and the teacher became frustrated and tried to push him too hard so he had a melt down. Fast forward two years, I started taking him to the Hall Swim Academy west LA location about 2 months ago and he started trying again to learn how to swim with Anna. Anna is extremely kind and patient with kids. She demonstrates what she wants him to do and corrects mistakes in his floating and swim strokes and has him repeat as necessary. She is able to recognize how much to push and when to give him more space and repeats instructions as necessary. He loves going to swim class with Anna and is motivated to learn so he can swim with his friends at summer camp. Yesterday, he had two major breakthroughs. He spent most of the class in the pool without wearing goggles which he previously refused to do. Then, on his own, he decided he wanted to try the swim test. So, he put on street clothes over his swim suit, jumped in the water, floated on his back for 20 seconds and then easily swam to the side of the pool and climbed out on his own. He was so proud of himself for overcoming his fear and is now looking forward to his next class with Anna. I am very grateful to Anna for her kindness, professionalism, excellent teaching skills and being such a good motivator. Thank you!!

    Both of our children had such a wonderful experience with Swim Hall Academy! All the teachers are…read moretop-notch and wonderful with children. We can't recommend them enough.

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    Swimmers love our Hall Swim Academy instructors!
    Swimmers love our Hall Swim Academy instructors!
    Mar Vista 2 pool near Palms Blvd. and Beethoven St.
    Mar Vista 2 pool near Palms Blvd. and Beethoven St.
    Our instructors keep the swimmers engaged throughout each lesson.

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    Our instructors keep the swimmers engaged throughout each lesson.
    High Quality Adult Swim Lessons

    High Quality Adult Swim Lessons

    4.9
    (45 reviews)
    6.3 km
    Minority-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    I learned how to truly swim during my very first session with Yusuf. For context, I took swimming…read morelessons as a child, but I never developed the confidence or skills needed to swim safely and efficiently. After just two sessions, I am still blown away by the progress I've made. I also have very long, thick locs and was concerned about how swimming lessons would affect my hair. Yusuf recommended a swim cap, and to my surprise, my hair has been completely dry after every lesson. I honestly didn't think that was possible! His prices are very reasonable and affordable--truly a worthwhile investment in myself. Scheduling is easy and flexible, and Yusuf is patient and supportive during each lesson. I'm so glad I found this in the Valley and highly recommend Yusuf to anyone looking to build real skills and confidence in the water.

    I can't say enough positive things about Noah. I went into lessons literally not knowing anything…read more I couldn't even float. Friends and other instructors had tried to teach me in the past without much luck. After just the first lesson with Noah, I made more progress than I ever had before and noticed a huge difference in my comfort being in the water. He's incredibly kind and patient, and he breaks everything down in a way that's easy to understand. You feel comfortable almost immediately, even if you're nervous in the water like I was. If you've struggled to learn to swim with other instructors, I cannot recommend Noah enough!

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    Coach Noah
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    Ruqqaya learned to swim in two lessons and is ready for her trip to Hawaii!

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    Ruqqaya learned to swim in two lessons and is ready for her trip to Hawaii!
    My Little Swimmer

    My Little Swimmer

    4.9
    (97 reviews)
    9.2 km

    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.

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    With determination and a growing understanding for safety, this little swimmer, paddle her body over to the reassuring edge.
    With determination and a growing understanding for safety, this little swimmer, paddle her body over to the reassuring edge.
    12 month olds 1st swim lesson rolling on her back with coach Andy
    12 month olds 1st swim lesson rolling on her back with coach Andy
    Learning to float on their back is essential to pool safety.

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    Learning to float on their back is essential to pool safety.
    Aqua Buddies

    Aqua Buddies

    4.5
    (115 reviews)
    7.0 km

    I brought my 4-year-old son to Aqua Buddies for swim lessons. At first, everything seemed fine…read more During his initial lesson, he worked with one instructor and learned basic skills like blowing bubbles, which was a positive start. However, as we continued, each lesson was with a different instructor, and that lack of consistency made my son increasingly uncomfortable. At his age, familiarity matters, and it became clear he wasn't settling in the way I had hoped. What ultimately led me to write this review, though, was not the instructors--it was the customer service. My interactions with the scheduler/representative regarding scheduling, missed days, and invoices were unpleasant and rigid. There was very little kindness or willingness to work with me, and the communication felt cutthroat rather than supportive. Because of this inflexibility, my son essentially missed out on continued lessons. Instead of working with me as a parent trying to navigate life with two young kids and a disabled husband, I felt pushed out over a missed appointment. In retrospect, I now see how much that experience negatively impacted my son's relationship with the water. I'm writing this while watching my son thrive at Water Wings, where he is happy, confident, and excited to learn. Seeing the difference has made me realize just how behind he became due to how things were handled at Aqua Buddies. Thankfully, there are other options in this city. I truly wish Aqua Buddies placed more emphasis on compassion, flexibility, and customer service--especially when working with young children and families who may need understanding, not rigidity.

    We had a great experience with Aqua Buddies. I found them on…read moreYelp when I was looking for a swim instructor to come to my home to teach a toddler some basic swim skills. We had a lovely instructor that was kind and patient. Unfortunately, our little one did not take to the lessons and we had to call it quits. Aqua Buddies were very understanding and offered a refund for the lessons we did not use. Next year when our little one is older, we will be calling again to set up lessons.

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    Aqua Buddies
    Aqua Buddies
    Swimming is the best with Aqua Buddies !

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    Swimming is the best with Aqua Buddies !

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