The outdoor pool area has gone through an AMAZING transformation!…read more I first want to say that unfortunately I don't have many pictures. I didn't want to seem rude and make people self conscious by taking pictures with them in it, specially when in bathing suits and lots of young children. With that said, this outdoor pool is beautiful! The parking space is ample. So many places to park. The surrounding area is covered by trees and other outdoor activities including a baseball diamond/field and a very nice skate park. Upon entering, there is a small fee to get in daily. I believe residents receive discount to and there are passes available. As soon as we entered the swimming area, I was really impressed! Plenty of spaces to sit. In the shade, sun, a bit further away, many options. There is a shallow pool with lots of fun activities and slides for the young kids. That pool is 1FT deep and it's perfect for families. There's another pool with a basketball game another cool slide and zip tie pool plunge. On the far right there's an area with the long, tall slides ! These are new and look so fun. A bit further behind is a lap pool with diving boards. Unfortunately we came on a day with poor air quality and they had to close early. But we did enjoy 2 hours worth of swimming. There is an additional indoor pool and we were encouraged to swim there. We decided to go home. There's a confession stand that we didn't get to try and I haven't seen the fitness center yet. I honestly can't wait to come back, best pool in the area. Not too packed, big, fun, plenty to do. Loved !

This pool looks fabulous but we came on a weekday, half an hour after opening and I'm not sure how…read moreit wasn't considered at capacity. There was a camp with hundreds and hundreds of children running around. They didn't all listen to the lifeguards. There were no chairs available -- that's on us, we should have come at opening, but it was wildly overcrowded and then another camp with even younger children arrived. My kids are young teen/tween age and excellent swimmers but it's more crowded than a Great Wolf Lodge on a holiday with a lot less supervision. I felt awful for the lifeguards. We'll likely come back on a weekend because the facilities are great but the amount of children vs adults/older teens is honestly hard to imagine and felt very stressful.

Amazing swim school. I've swam off and on for years, just freestyle, with long gaps in between. I…read moredecided to take it more seriously a few years ago. I can swim all 4 competitive strokes now (butterfly is still challenging and needs work) and working on flip turns which I can land but haven't perfected just yet. I've had wonderful instructors and the administrators have been excellent with rescheduling. Give them a try. You won't regret it. Very fair prices and probably the best in the city and I've been to other swim schools in the area.

Wow - I would NOT recommend WeAquatics to any parents or families who are interested in customer…read moreservice and an enjoyable experience. Our family signed up for a trial session ($45 each, and we were assured would be an hour-long session) and after 2 minutes, the coach said both kids completed their trial. After numerous times of talking with Management and trying to get my kids registered for their appropriate level, I am convinced that WeAquatics does not care about kids learning to swim; all they care about is taking your money!

Anna and Tony are phenomenal swimming instructors. Our boys have made so much progress thanks to A1…read moreand their gentle yet effective coaching. THANK YOU!!!

Amazing private classes with caring, consistent teachers. We have tried a few places that just…read moredidn't bother to get to know our swimmer, but this place is just wonderful. Anna and Tony are kind, have a great curriculum, and really get their students acclimated to the water. Swimmers come out feeling comfortable and cared for. We have seen little kids up to adults taking classes here and we highly recommend.

Ariana was soooo sweet with our 18 month old, Evelyn! We absolutely loved all of our lessons. In…read morejust six short sessions, our girl went from barely hanging onto a wall and being afraid to leave the pool steps to monkey climbing back and forth for so long, jumping in from the sides and finding the wall from the water, gained more confidence on her back, started blowing bubbles, kicking her legs, etc, and she has LOVED being in the water ever since discovering that confidence with Ariana!! It really helped me and my anxiety knowing that Ariana is becoming a neonatal RN soon and I felt so good experimenting and taking risks while she was there to step in if needed. She was so patient each lesson waiting for my daughter to get comfortable in the water and with her being there, bought special pool toys and learned which ones my daughter took to the quickest and used those to get her comfortable within minutes of beginning each lesson. She left each lesson giving me tips and what to work on in between lessons and I loved being given that direction! she also was always on time, communicative and understanding and flexible of cancellations due to weather. I hope she is still teaching next summer so I can have her out for my daughter again and my baby boy that's due in a couple weeks, and wish we could continue this summer with more but I won't be able to swim for a bit after having this one. We totally would have extended otherwise. 10/10 instructor and experience Thoroughly loved the private experience of having her come out to my in-laws pool to teach too!

Coach Wallis was fun and encouraging and did not get thrown off track with little ones who did not…read morealways calmly follow along. All the kids were excited to see her and excited for class each day. They all made big strides in their comfort level in the water and swimming skills.

We signed up for private swim classes for my 3-year-old at KIDS FIRST Swim School in Springfield…read more Before starting, we clearly explained that our son is not used to new adults and that we wanted the same instructor consistently so he could feel comfortable and build trust. Unfortunately, almost every week there was a cancellation or instructor change. Out of 6 classes, my son had about 5 different instructors. For a young child who needs consistency, this was very stressful. Each class felt like starting over because he had to adjust to a new adult again, so there was little to no improvement. After about 3 weeks, I complained to the head instructor. Instead of listening or helping, he seemed frustrated and raised his voice back at me, basically saying he already knew. That was very disappointing. My biggest concern is that they require families to schedule private lessons far in advance, but they could not provide a consistent instructor for the set day and time. We chose private lessons specifically for consistency, and they did not deliver that. For families with very young children, especially children who need time to get comfortable with new people, I would not recommend this location for private lessons. It ended up being a huge waste of time and money for us.

Amazing facility and instructors. My child has progressed so much with this structured program…read more Patrick, Tim and all the staff are lovey.

Great teachers and great staff! My kids have truly learned to swim and are confident in the water!…read moreThey love it here! Clean facilities and kind and attentive staff.

This is a nice place for kids to learn to swim. We have two little ones as students there. There…read moreare so many things I like about it: 1. The student body and the staff showcase the diversity of Silver Spring; 2. Everybody is there for their kids to learn, so there is very little judgment of kids or of parents' 3. Changing facilities are better than adequate; 4. The teachers are all so very nice and enthusiastic; 5. The don't mark the heck up out of the things they sell, such as goggles and swim diapers; 6. It's very well organized and front desk staff is responsive; 7. The water is very warm. 8. LOTS of staff around the pool. It's clear they take safety very seriously. If I had one constructive criticism is I wish the big kid classes were just a little longer. I'm sure their scheduling is very challenging, but I think the slightly older kids would benefit from having more time in the pool to practice their skill (they split their time with their classmates and 30 minutes go by quickly!).

I had a terrible experience with this swim school. Even though I paid for an annual membership,…read morethey canceled my son's lessons because they said he wasn't progressing as expected and recommended private one-on-one lessons. I agreed, but then they told me they didn't even have one-on-one lessons available and that we would have to wait. Instead of working with us or offering a solution, they pulled me aside in a corner and informed me that my son's classes would be canceled starting the following week. The way they handled the situation was disrespectful, unprofessional, and lacked any compassion. As a parent, I expected support and understanding, not to have my child removed from the program because he needed extra help. I would not recommend this swim school to any family. Parents should be aware that if your child needs additional support, the school may choose to cancel their lessons instead of providing reasonable accommodations or alternatives.

We've been pleased with our experience so far. The staff seems excellent, patient, and focused on…read moreencouraging even the most wary children to at least familiarize themselves with the water. Our daughter is a very beginner swimmer and has grown in confidence here.

Overall: 20/10 The highest review I've ever given a…read morebusiness. Dominic Latella works miracles for swimmers! I took his "treading water" clinic and in 10 minutes, I was treading water effortlessly; something I've struggled doing for years and even after taking numerous lessons with private instructors (not affiliated with SwimBox). He's taught for 22+ years! and it shows. He simply knows how to coach all the minute details in swimming mechanics. I've always 'm someone with a high muscle to fat ratio and have ALWAYS sank like a rock. He taught me 3 styles to use my hands to tread and 4 styles using my feet. He demonstrated things in the water (such as corkscrews) that I've never seen/heard of before. He's very friendly and personable as well. I've taken the swim analysis and it was super helpful/beneficial. Looking forward to signing up for more classes! Highly recommend!

Incredible place and team. Has helped so much with my swimming already, and we are just getting…read morestarted. Used to swim when I was younger but hadn't been in a pool for 16 years. And don't think I ever learned technique. I am learning that now, and the skills I'm building are going to last me for decades.

My baby Girl is making such progress here I love the friendship heights location!! we take the…read moreparent tot group lesson but her instructor is pretty hands on with each student. Im looking fwd to watching her growth!!

Our three-year-old son is learning to swim so well with the care and love provided by these folks!read more

As a long-time student at SS Yoga, I recommend it highly. Shauna hires quality instructors who…read morework personally with students so that we have a safe, enjoyable, and healthy experience. The new studio is really great. With an entire wall of windows, there is a seasonal panorama that is very soothing and restful. The floor was beautifully done. Shauna also offers such a wide variety of classes, both day and evening, weekday and weekend, that I can always find a class that fits my schedule. And while I know that the COVID-19 pandemic challenged us all, Shauna and her staff worked hard to maintain the class schedule. During quarantine, having this outlet several times a week was so important to me. If you are looking for yoga in the Bethesda/Potomac/Chevy Chase/Upper NW DC area, please give Simon Says a try!

I have practiced all over the DMV, and love this small, friendly studio. The teachers and…read morepractices are quite diverse, with different perspectives on yoga represented. If you want to relax into a long posture, they got you. If you want to drip with sweat, they got you. On top of the yoga practice, there are a wide range of "extras" surprising for a small studio. The owner Shauna frequently plays the guitar during her classes, and the crystal bowl "sound bath" is not to be missed!