I am writing this review on behalf of the staff at this location. The teachers are so wonderful and…read morecaring. The office staff is always accommodating and friendly. Unfortunately, we have noticed that staff members, including one of our favorite instructors have left and are planning on leaving their employment at this location. I have learned that this is not because of the job itself, but because of the conduct and behavior of the owner whom I shall refer to as "B" "B" does not seem to value his staff in the way we, the customers, do. It is my understanding that he is often rude, dismissive, abrupt, and insensitive to staff. I have also learned that there is hardly a staff member at the school that has not been brought to tears by the words of 'B" I have personally observed some of his interactions with staff, and was horrified that they would be spoken to in the manner that he did. This type of business relies on their staff, specifically their teachers. Without them, there is no business. I am quite concerned that there will be a continued turnover, which will have a direct negative impact on the students at the school, including my son. I know that this is a family owned and operated business. I have great respect for the Callan family. Unfortunately "B" is risking their good reputation, and I truly hope someone in the family business can step in and change the course such that the staff be treated as they deserve. I know that many families, mine included, will follow our child's instructor if they should leave this location. This 5 star rating is only because of the employees.

I do not recommend using Callan for kids under 3. We brought our almost 2 year old and it wasn't…read morethe best experience. First, they might pair your kid with another older kid (that already knows how to swim but spends more time with them) or extremely younger like a 1 year or younger (which requires more time and attention) and you split your 20 minutes, so you really get 10 minutes but they always end about 2-3 minutes early. You are responsible for your toddler when the teacher is teaching the other kid. They just leave the toddler on the steps and say it's your responsibility to watch them. My son almost fell off the steps, would have drowned. So be prepare to get into the water. They include in their contract that it's your responsibility even though you pay for them to teach. Or wait awhile for them to be done with the other kid. Second, they start on time and end it 2-3 minutes early, with a break after each go. So swim time is like 7-8 minutes. Older kids get more water time if paired up with them. They get to swim the whole pool while toddlers get like less than 1 minute. Third, they are extremely inflexible if you have to miss one class. You can't just reschedule with a set date, they make you call the day before to find any time available the next day only and it could be 10am or 5 pm, but who knows. I would imagine they have their schedules out already a week in advance! But no. The front lady is extremely difficult and hard headed regarding rescheduling. Also, I don't know if they have certain milestones for toddlers, but just teaching them to be comfortable in water. No like learning to hold your breath under water or floating or swimming to safety. Some teachers are better and spend more time with your kid, no consistency. What a waste of money and time for toddlers. Never coming back.

I highly recommend Aquatic Waterworks for adult swimming classes! I have been taking weekly private…read moreadult lessons here for a few years, and the progress I have made is incredible. The instructors--Regis, Azul, Valeria, and Crane--are all extremely patient. They taught me everything from basic floating to mastering the breaststroke. I used to be terrified of the deep end, but their guidance gave me the confidence to swim there completely fear-free. The facility itself is immaculate, featuring very clean showers with hot water. Both the trainers and the front desk staff are super friendly and helpful. Plus, their app makes it incredibly easy to view your schedule, reschedule, or cancel classes. If you are an adult looking to learn how to swim, this is absolutely the place to go!

We have found the most amazing teacher, Ryan, at Water works. Ryan is incredibly patient while…read moreencouraging my son to reach his potential. My son's skill and strength have improved greatly and we are so proud and grateful. Ryan has made swimming the highlight of my son's week. The entire Waterworks staff is always really helpful and have a great attitude.

What a great place to bring my granddaughter. The water was refreshing. Plenty of room for her to…read moreswim. There are plenty of chairs.

Most everything. Super clean. Lifeguards should try to keep kids out of lap lanes is my only…read moresuggestion.

This swim club was the most awesome find for us this year! This swim club is based at the Palomar…read morecollege pool. My 6yr old son started with their summer individual swim lessons. These swim lessons are taught by ICAC's most seasoned competitive swimmers. Each session is 2 weeks long, Mon- Thurs for 30 minutes of private instructions. The cost was $140 per each 2-week long session. My son loved these lessons from the very first. He was always fearful of water. I tried having him take group lessons before but he did not care for those. I am so glad we switched to ICAC. From not being able to swim even for 5 secs to completely swimming the length of an Olympic size pool took 6 weeks. After the end of the summer, he tried out and even made the swim team! He has been on the teal swim team (beginners) for about 2 months now. He is able to swim multiple laps (200m). They do all kinds of fun swim related activities during practice such as practicing their dives from the diving board and from the side of the pool. They play swim games with toys and pretend they are sharks and minnows. What a fantastic opportunity to gain confidence in his ability to swim. He is quite fearless now about being in the water and we owe it all to ICAC! Plus head coach and ICAC founder, Scott, is so nice and very dedicated. I see him all the time at the pool. The other coaches are the same.

From the owner: Swim lessons are offered at our facility.read more

I wish I had found Lori SO MUCH sooner. Our kids are 8,6&3.5 and all were not able to swim. Lori is…read moreso incredible with each one of them. She makes everything into a game & the kids are having so much fun when it's their turn. She is so incredible with the kids - she is fun & silly & also challenges them the perfect amount. They can't wait to come back & my 3.5 year old cries when we leave. As someone with a background in education, I can tell how much skill & experience she has (she has 50 yrs of teaching experience) in everything she does with them that looks so natural but she's doing everything for a specific reason to get them closer to being proficient swimmers. We had previously only done a local ISR 2 week class with our oldest when they were very little but it was very traumatic for me & I didn't want to go back. I'm so thankful they can learn now in such a fun & effective way! I'm telling all my friends -- run don't walk to these swim lessons!!

Lori is absolutely incredible! She is hands-down the best swim instructor we've ever had, and we've…read morehad many over the years. From the very first lesson, she taught important basic skills and built confidence in a way that was clear, patient, and encouraging. By the second lesson, we were amazed to see actual swimming! Lori has a wonderful way of connecting with my child while making her feel comfortable, capable, and excited to learn. Her teaching is effective, and the progress has been remarkable. We couldn't be happier and would highly recommend Lori to anyone looking for an exceptional swim instructor! Thank you Lori!!

My 5 yr old twins have been in swim lessons since they were very little and never enjoyed them…read moreuntil coming to Hall Swim Academy! It's so much easier to get kids to a lesson that they are excited to go to and enjoy. After the first lesson, they couldn't stop asking when they could see their swim coach again and even asked if I could set up a play date with her ! Their swimming skills have vastly improved after only a couple of lessons and I'm more confident in their pool safety than ever before. Highly recommend!!

Coach Bebe was wonderful with both my son and daughter! They absolutely adored her and looked…read moreforward to every lesson. She made swimming fun while helping them both improve their strokes significantly. It was so rewarding to see their progress, and we're grateful they had the chance to learn from her at Hall Swim Academy!

Without a doubt my favorite public pool. The pool has a nice temperature and there is so much for…read morekids to do. If you can pass a swim test and are 48" tall, there is a great water slide that is a part of the couple of bucks you'll spend on admission and you have access to the diving board. I love that they open nearly the entire pool to open swim when it's open swim time, so you don't have to deal with lanes. The staff are always so nice and they do a good job of being consistent with their rules.

An update is long overdue...and it's 3 stars. I should've written an update when it was a solid 5…read morestars but this summer (2025), the City of San Marcos partnered with Premier Aquatics and unfortunately, sometimes with change, things go a bit downhill. Before Premier Aquatics, there were plenty of chairs and lounge chairs in the shade, the pool was open during the summer 7 days a week, 12-5, and every Friday night was 'Family Nights' from 6-8. The lifeguards brought out a huge obstacle course and all the kids loved it. Not anymore. The pool is open less hours for recreational swim. M-Th 12-3. F-Su 12-5. There are way less chairs, and no more 'Family Nights'. It's pretty obvious why the rec hours are limited...Premier Aquatics makes more money off swim lessons than they do with recreational swim. They offer more pool passes at different price points, but none of them are through the City of San Marcos. You're buying it straight through Premier Aquatics. My kids still enjoy it, but....meh. 3 stars.

Ms. Emma was the absolute best swim coach! My son went from refusing to get in the water or even…read moreget his face wet to genuinely enjoying swimming by the end of his lessons. My daughter is now such a confident swimmer, and we couldn't be happier with her progress. Emma is incredibly kind, patient, and amazing with kids. On top of that, she's a fantastic coach who teaches important, life-saving water safety skills while making the kids feel comfortable and confident. We had the best experience and truly cannot recommend her enough!

Swim Synergy, and particularly our teacher Miss Emma, were absolutely amazing! I could not have…read moreasked for a better first swimming experience for my 21 month old son. Miss Emma was so patient and caring, and always prioritized making my son feel comfortable and safe. She knew when to push him and modified lessons to match what he could handle. He loved coming to lessons each day! We will be taking lessons with her again for sure! Swim synergy also does a great job finding great pools and sets up a little waiting area with toys so the kids are occupied while they wait for their lessons. We loved our entire experience!

Our granddaughters loved their time at British Swim School! It helped them overcome their fear of…read moredeep water and gave us peace of mind. We'll definitely enroll them again when they visit.

Thank you British Swim School! My son is greatly improved…read more Great instructors!!!.. Great program... Tabita L.