We just completed day 5 of 10 and my son loves it. Day 1 was hard because it was a scary and new experience (for both of us). On day 2 I had to put him in the car naked because he didn't want to put his suit on. But by day 3 he was excited to get to class. He's so proud of himself after each lesson; his self confidence has noticeably improved. He tells everyone about swim class and insists I take lots of video so he can watch it after class. At almost four years old, I can really talk to him about how important this is even if it's hard/scary. By minute 2 on day 2, he realized that he couldn't cry/complain and swim at the same time. Since the swimming part wasn't going to stop, he decided to stop crying. He's loved it ever since. I had him signed up last year but I decided he wasn't ready yet. Looking back, he would have been fine and I wouldn't have had to be so nervous for an entire year when he was around pools. Baby sister will definitely be taking this class a year or two younger. I'm a co-sleeping, breastfeeding until 2 1/2, non cry-it-out type of mom and I love this class. Yes, they cry but they are alive and water safe. I'm really looking forward to next week. John is calm, direct and passionate about his work. He doesn't waste words or time. The class is 10 minutes and worth every penny. read more

I don't write very many reviews, but this guy is kinda magical. I had been searching for a new place for my 5 year old to get comfortable with the water and swimming. I had gone through several different schools and instructors. SO MANY lessons were just watching my daughter take charge and vehemently reject anything the instructor tried. I had almost given up, when I decided to give Swim2John a go. Honestly, my husband and I couldn't believe the results. She, of course, kicked and screamed her way through the first couple lessons, but after day three, was so excited to go back. John was the perfect mix of firmness and kindness. It was exactly the kind of instructor she needed. Now I know where to get my youngest swimming! If you're on the fence, don't even think twice!! read more

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Our five year old was incredibly delayed in learning to swim due to COVID so we wanted to knock it out quickly. She spent 10 days with John and is like a different kid. Perfectly comfortable being in the water without clinging to us I am confident that she could save herself if she fell in. I'm just sorry we didn't go this route with our other two! Wasted so much time on traditional lessons over the years. Highly recommend. read more

After hearing rave reviews of John and his unique technique on teaching young kids how to swim- my husband and I recently enrolled my son, Nicholas into swimming lessons with him without any expectations as we've tried other swim school prior without any success. To say we were blown away with John is an understatement. His warmness mixed with strict style of teaching was a perfect balance for Nicholas as he listened carefully to every instruction John threw his way. We couldn't believe Nicholas was swimming comfortable by the 3rd or 4th lesson. We understand every child is different when it comes to learning new skills so as you can imagine, we were pleasantly surprised and excited to see him swimming so quickly. It was incredibly quick progress for Nicholas and we'd highly recommend Swimming with John to all parents! read more

A year after I did Swim2John without any training practices in between, I asked John to check his swimming. My son is now 2.5 years old and has not been in the water since the swim lessons a year ago...and the moment he got in the pool, he was swimming! I still would not leave him in the pool alone because of his age, but with some practice, he will be a pro! He's swimming! And, he has not touched the pool since the last lesson. John is the real deal and I'm just so glad I found him. I would recommend him to all of my parent friends and for all kids. read more

We had a very pleasant experience with Swim2John. At the end of the 2 weeks my son could demonstrate how to be safe in the water, which is what you want as a parent! I felt that the teaching style was to the point and it allowed my son to focus on the main goal of learning how to swim vs. playing in the water (which has been my experience in other swim classes). I felt that the lesson was worth the investment, I would do it again! read more

John guarantees your child will be swimming in 10 days or less! His method is simple- 10 minutes a day, for 10 days straight, with the weekend off. No other swim school I have researched makes this promise with a money back guarantee! Don't waste your time or money with other schools taking your child once or twice a week like I did. I have found that with little children going everyday is the most effective for them to learn and remember. These lessons are concise, no-nonsense, and straight to the point! He only has 10 min with your child. He works through any whining, crying, screaming or noise. As a parent it's very hard to watch and I get that. Have faith in his method. Like the saying goes "if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen" John is very direct, he is kind when he needs to be and stern at the same time. In much simpler terms he doesn't put up with bullshit! Things to keep in mind when making your reservation. He is busy and usually booked out months in advance! When I discovered him last summer he was completely booked up. So going into the new year I booked my daughters session like January for a July session! He does not have a pool at his house or you don't go to a public pool. He holds his lessons in various homes all across San Diego. He even does lessons in Hawaii, Guam, Orange County and maybe some others I don't know about. If you have a private pool that's heated you can ask if you can hold a session there. I believe your child gets their lessons for free which in itself is worth it as he charges about $500. A lot I know, but if it will save your child's life every penny is worth it! I also suggest you choose a location close to home. Your child's lesson is only 10 min and his schedule is literally back to back! During our session he was always right on time. Show up 10 min before your time slot and be ready to have your child jump right in when your time is up. Your money, his time, and your loss if you show up late! If I had to do this all over again I would have probably signed up for a spring session vs summer. Here's why...once your two week session starts you can't bring your child to any other pool whatsoever. I found that very hard for us to do right smack in the middle of summer. Also if your planning a water vacation maybe do the lessons right before so your child gets to utilize their new skill right after they are swim safe! Trust me they will be so confident in their ability to swim they will want to show off! :) I would recommend Swim2John to anyone who wants their child swimming. I personally wouldn't enroll them until age 3-5 because I have learned through experience they will forget and you most likely have to repeat the lessons again next summer. Of course this doesn't apply if you have a pool and they are swimming throughout the year. Save your money and do it once. Just remember to have faith in his system and know as a parent you are doing the best thing possible for your child! read more

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Swim2john has been the best decision we made when it comes to pool safety and our two year old. We experienced a near drowning and luckily was given a second chance to right our wrong. Johns swim method may come across has harsh, but it is truly a life saving skill that both parents and children need to understand. Our 33 month old can swim to safety if she is to fall in. Her body mechanics are correct, and she does not rely on floaties, goggles, or any other life saving devices. We have our third child on the way and will not hesitate to enroll him in John's program. Thank you John for giving our family a better respect, understanding, and peace of mind when it comes to water safety read more

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We called this our "Tough Love" swim school and it has been well worth the investment. Getting kids swimming can take a long time and we need our little guy to be as safe as possible fast since we have a pool. This is a no nonsense type of swim instruction for a life skill and is exactly what we were looking for. Lessons are 10 minutes long for 10 days. No songs or games..straight to the important skills which in my opinion is what matters most. My son completed his 10 days with John and was well on his way to being a swimmer. I never felt afraid as a mom because I know John is experienced and adjusts his teaching to fit the needs of his students. I saw him do as much with his students before and after my son's lesson. There was crying the first couple of days but hey what else can you expect from a 2 year old? After that my son was excited for his turn in the pool and cried when we had to leave. John does a great job explaining his methods to parents and helping with the next steps. My advice is to take the time to read through and watch the videos he emails you. His wife Kimber will schedule the lessons for you and she is so helpful and sweet! Email Kimber in the winter to get set up for summer lessons. John books up really fast! read more

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I have no doubt that this method may be really effective for many kids but I would just like to provide the perspective of my experience for parents who may be on the fence or not sure if it's a fit for their kid like I was. My son used to love the water since he was a baby and enjoy swimming with us and had no fear. After completing Swim2John he developed such a strong phobia of the water that he cries if I try to wash his hair in the bath now and never wants any water on his face. We completed the full 10 days but he cried everytime we drove there and never wanted to go and I feel so bad that I made him complete it now because once we finished he never wants to swim anymore and I have had to now enroll him in a different method of swim lessons just to try to desensitize him from his fear and get him to try to put his head in the water again without screaming. It was clearly a traumatic experience for him and I think if we gained anything from it, it is that he now has such a strong fear of choking on water and drowning that he won't go near a pool or body of water so I guess that has reduced his chances of accidental drowning. I really wanted this to work for us but unfortunately it completely backfired. read more

I heard of John through a friend. I went to the site, loved the no nonsense approach (I think we need more of it in our society) and I emailed Kimber requesting to be included in their next scheduling email. January came around and I received the email as promised. I was confirmed for a location, received all the pertinent registration information in a timely manner and felt fully prepared for our first lesson. I was the first appointment of the morning, and both my boys (ages 3.25, and 23 months) we're excited to swim. The first and second lessons took some strength, as a mom, to listen to them struggle and cry and want to get out. By the 3rd lesson, my 3-year old couldn't wait to show John what a big boy he was and wouldn't cry during his lesson. John's methods are precise, consistent and provide the children predictable outcomes. They trust him. He is calm, protects them, and fair. He reassures them and appropriately praises their efforts. They are "good workers" as he says.....because they are learning a skill. The final day, my 3-year old met John with a joyful greeting "Hey, Johnny!" (as if they were old college buddies.). We all had a good laugh as John had then relaxed a bit with the kids after he eatablished his role as "Coach." John gave thorough, clear instructions on how to continue our training with them at home, or in the community pool. He reminded us what NOT to do, and demonstrated the positive reinforcements to use when practicing at home. While you can't put a price tag on your child's life, I can put a price on quality instruction and clear, visible outcomes and John exceeded our expectations in creating an early swimmer in our two boys. If you have any hesitation, DON'T!!! John is the best $$$ we've spent on our kids so far. Thank you, John & Kimber! Forever grateful!!! read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about John! In 10 days he taught my daughter to be safe in the water. She's always loved to swim, so water safety was paramount to us. If you are a parent that can't stand hearing your child cry for 10 minutes and wants to jump in the water to hug them, this class is NOT for you. This is not a feelings program, this is 10 minutes of hard work and discipline for athletes. You don't pay until day 3, so you have 2 classes to decide if it's not the right program for your child. The first couple days were tough, but it's so worth it to have my 2yr old be able to follow commands in the water and swim to me on day 10. By day 10 every child I saw was excited, happily swimming and showing off the new skills they had learned. read more

John is committed to training the little ones with tough love. He is a dedicated instructor. Our princess learns quickly under his teaching.

John is the best! My daughter definitely had a day or two of struggle and fear but Johns no BS method is what my daughter needed. Our daughter was actually swimming on her own within 4 days and then just perfecting her skills and confidence the rest of the time . She actually loved seeing John each day, brought him flowers and asked if her swim lessons didn't have to end on day 10 ten . She has no fear of the pool and I feel confident in her swim level. She had done swim lessons in the past and would scream and the teachers would follow her lead and that obviously didn't work so this is what worked well for us ! I would say If you are researching Swim2John , understand the method, commit to it and it will work. You need to be 100% on board for your child to thrive in these classes and they totally will!! Thanks John and Kimber! We will be back soon with our youngest daughter ! read more

My daughter learned how to swim with John in 2013 when she was less than 3 years old. John was recommended to us by two friends who had their kids learn with him. Everything was explained to us and we knew what what to expect. John said that most kids stop crying after 3 days and that's exactly what happened with our daughter. She was able to reach the edge of the pool on her own after just a few days. I don't get the bad reviews; do the research before you spend almost $500 for less than 2 hours of instruction and know what to expect. If you can't handle your kid crying for a few minutes then don't sign up. Kids are not drowning like some bad reviews said, they know exactly what to do when they're about to go underwear, even though they are upset. For us it was worth every penny. Highly recommended! read more

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Swim2John is amazing! This guy is a magician. We are only day 3 into his 10 day course, but I'm already seeing so much progress. My 4 year old who was terrified of putting his head in the water now looks forward to his lessons, and by day 3 is swimming short distances and learning how to be water safe. My 7 year old who hadn't really swam in a year can almost swim the width of the pool now. More than anything, I appreciate him teaching my kids to be water safe. Highly recommend if you can get through the first couple days where there may be some tears, but it's worth it in the end! Thanks John! read more

Swim2John ROCKS!!! My almost 3 year old now spends every weekend in the pool swimming around, struting her independence, which John helped her find. My daughter is very shy and we tried another swim school and instead of teaching a shy kid, they made her sit in the water until she stopped crying. That school caused her to fear the pool so we quit taking her. After some friends came over and saw my little fish's problem they recommended swim2john as a great resource they had used. John did it!! He was able to teach her through the tears and by day three she was smilling. Before we started, I thought I was going to have a hard time and for the few weeks prior to the lessons and the unnerving drive to day 1, I was so worried I was going to scar her for life. Let me say that I was WRONG!!! She is amazing. Additionally, I see other kids trying to swim in our pool and they all play the same song and dance on their parents. They cry and cling and manipulate until their parents and the child can only bob around the water wishing they could swim. Last weekend I sat outside of the pool in a chair for 45 minutes watching my child splash and jump while she wore herself out. It was amazing freedom for us both. I also don't have this horrible fear of her drowning. We do the excercises that John taught us everytime we get in and that girl can swim!! She can find the side, get up and out. She knows how to rescue herself. Please don't hesitate to do this school. It is the best money and time I have ever spent on my kid for a life skill she will always need. read more

Swim2John is an amazing experience. My 2.5 year old was swimming within 3 days. the approach might be hard for some parents who want swimming to be play and not about safety, but anybody who's ever seen a child slip into a pool or off the step and struggle knows that it is important for your child to know how to be safe. In addition to water safety, Swim2John teaches you as a parent to be in charge in the pool, practice safety with your child, and help your child become a better swimmer. It was an invaluable experience that my children now appreciate. read more

About a year ago someone told me about Swim2John after I was getting frustrated with spending over a hundred dollars a month on swim lessons at the YMCA for my daughter that resulted in absolutely nothing except glorified playtime in the pool. I started reading the reviews for John and decided he'd probably be a great fit for my headstrong 5 year old. So when everyone says day one is hard...it absolutely is. It was probably one of the hardest ten minute stretches of being a parent EVER! I cried, she cried, John stayed calm and worked whatever magic it is that he possesses because on DAY TWO my kid was HAPPY, HAVING FUN and most importantly, SWIMMING! Every day since has been awesome and my daughter is a little fish now! She looks forward to her lessons and thinks Mr. John is awesome! So to wrap this up, day one is like ripping off a bandaid that is superglued to you, and from there on in it gets better and better every day! SO GLAD WE FOUND SWIM2JOHN! My youngest will go to him once she's big enough as well! read more

This one of the best gifts I have ever given my kids. Yes I said gift. My kids are 3 and 5 and needed to learn to swim before we left for a week long vacation at a lake. The first day is tough on them and getting them there day 2 is no picnic. I don't believe in giving up because it's hard or uncomfortable. By day 3 my 5 year old was all smiles, my 3 year old little guy took a little longer to start to enjoy it. By the 10th day they were swimming and so proud of themselves. This is a huge accomplishment for them. It was hard and they stuck with it and now they LOVE to swim. John is a very kind soul he just doesn't buy into crying or tantrums. He is very friendly and cares about the kids. I asked him why he choose this line of work and he said because of the satisfaction it gives him. We went on our vacation and the kids swam the whole time. My 3 year old even jumped off the dock. If they had not had the lessons they would have spent their week on the dock and missing all the fun. I can't say enough great things about him. I recommend him to everyone. As a parent with too many things to do anyway, knocking swim lessons out in 10 days for life is priceless. Not to mention we don't have to worry about them drowning. read more

More than just teaching your child how to swim... Swim 2 John teaches children water safety, which as a parent is invaluable. My 3.5 year old was a little anxious the first 3 days (day 2 was hardest), but by day 5 she was asking for John and to swim. I won't lie, my daughhter had some pool experience before, but she still couldn't swim on her own or get to the steps or side of the pool safely. After a few days with John she can do all of that and much more. I never realized a 3.5 year old could learn how to breast stroke! I'm very happy and impressed and would def recommend this class to anyone with children! read more

Thanks John for helping my son (4 year old) learn swimming. Took my Son 4 days to adjust but by 10th day he was swimming. John certainly has the magic touch. read more

Best money and time spent!!! Highly recommend! I think I saw an ad for John on FB and then my pediatrician said she did it with both of her daughters 10+ years ago, so I looked into it. I've taken my 4yo daughter swimming before and she wouldn't even let go of me so I knew she needed some tough love. Day 1 - went ok; I think she was a little in shock Day 2 and 3 - there were tears. I think this is kind of when John shows them that he's the boss and that they need to listen to him. Day 4-10 - great, great, great! We don't have a pool that we can regularly swim at, so 2 weeks after John ended we took her to the local community pool. She did great and was swimming with a lot of confidence. Now I have her enrolled at my local high school for lessons and while it's fun for her because she's with friends in the water, she really isn't learning much. The lessons are 30 minutes vs only 10 minutes with John. 4 students to 1 teacher vs John's individual lessons. I'm pretty sure if I had gone more traditional routes, I would've spent $1000+ and 1year+ of my time. My husband and parents all thought John was definitely better. I will definitely be sending my younger daughter next year. read more

It's hard to write a review good enough for the experienced we received with swim2john. Our almost 3 year old son was actually swimming by day 6 and it was amazing to watch. He now LOVES swimming in any pool we take him to. Our family is forever grateful for John's patience, encouragement and support with our son and we can't wait until our daughter is old enough to learn to swim. read more

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Best investment ever! Both of our kids now ages 4 and 6 went through Swim2John for two consecutive summers. Both kiddos LOVE swimming and adore John. As a parent, there is no better feeling than knowing your kids are water safe. Those 10 minutes each day are 100% for your child to learn to swim and John doesn't waste a single second. I appreciate the timeliness and efficiency that it gives me and my family. Sign-ups start in January and I suggest claiming your spot right away as his classes do fill it up. Just do it! I recommend this program to EVERYONE! read more

John is the most effective swimming instructor you will find. He had our 3 year old daughter swimming in 2 days. Your child will learn to swim, guaranteed. We no longer have to worry about our daughter falling in the pool and drowning. In fact, I took our daughter body boarding in the ocean the week after class. You can't put a number on that. John has a unique way of teaching your child to swim....he literally throws your child in the pool. With John, it's sink or swim. While this can be terrifying for a parent to hear their child crying and coughing up water, only the first few lessons are like this. After that your child will have the confidence to swim on their own. This method is effective because swimming is in our DNA, so a child will naturally swim if forced to do so. It is hard for a parent to employ this technique on their own child, so you really need a professional like John to do this. He also understands child psychology, and won't negotiate with them or allow himself to be manipulated. There is no getting out of swimming when you are in the pool with John. His method also teaches your child to respect the water, so they won't treat it as another toy. If you are serious about teaching your child to swim, then John is your guy. read more

#1 MUST DO FOR YOUR CHILD! My son Tommy had an accident in a pool at 2 1/2 years, he is now 4 and refused to put his face in the water to even blow bubbles. I spent the money at other swim schools, month after month... nothing! So frustrating. Finally I came to Swim2John, I laughed at his guarantee. I thought there is NO WAY in 10 days for 10 minutes. BOY WAS I WRONG!! Tommy after day 2 told me "mama I can swim." I cried! I am so thankful for John! My youngest son will be going to John as soon as he can! THANK YOU THANK YOU John!! read more

My son is actually 12-years old, but after major surgery on his left leg replacing the tibia and knee with an endoprosthetic, I was desperate to find a non-weight bearing form of cardiovascular exercise for him. I also thought swimming would be helpful in promoting the healing and strengthening of his affected leg. I considered taking my son back to the swim school that he had gone to previously on-and-off for about six months. This school worked one-on-one with him about once a week and while their approach was very gentle, I can't say I was impressed with the results. My son did not come away with the swimming skills that I had hoped for. I searched on the Internet and was really intrigued by the idea of a 10-day crash course designed to get my son in the pool and swimming by the end. I was willing to put in the time and money to get these results. I was not disappointed. By the end of the course my son is performing the breast stroke and freestyle like a pro! I am now feeling very confident about adding swimming as part of his physical therapy arsenal :) While taking my son to the classes I observed other much younger children going through the process. They all started with the expected anxiety and crying, but by the fourth or fifth days they seemed to enjoy the experience and were making huge strides! I wish I had known about John years ago! I highly recommend him :) Here is a video of one of the lessons on or around the 3rd day: http://youtu.be/UZpCCU1PR40 ~V~ read more

Our daughter is almost 2.5 years old and we have a pool so needed her to be water safe. After researching a million options, we found swim 2 John. I cannot tell you how impressed I am with his methods and ability to work with such a young child and get her to corporate. Not only is she "water safe" (when she falls in, she can turn around and grab the side all on her own), but she is also swimming (head underwater and kicking) 5-6 feet on her own. All this after only 2 weeks. I admit- the first few days when she is screaming and crying that she wants to be done is rough on you as the parent, but stand back and let him do his job without interfering. By day 4 she was so excited when Mr. John arrived, she would bring me her swimsuit and towel. Every morning after that she would wait by the window for him to arrive. He has given her the fundamentals of swimming at age 2.5! The last 2 days, I was able to get in the water with them and learn some techniques to keep working with her to strengthen her skills. I am forever grateful for Mr. John laying the groundwork and helping keep her safe. read more

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Prior to lessons with John our son (30 months) wouldn't get in the water. The first few days were a challenge trying to get him in the pool but each day got better. After the first week he was eager for his lessons and was insisting on swimming each evening to show what he learned earlier in the day. I appreciate Johns direct, efficient lessons. I'm at ease knowing my son has the skills to be safe around water. Thank you to both John and Kimber for all your hard work and dedication to teaching our children these critical skills. I highly reccomend Johns read more

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I can't say enough great things about John and his process and program. He is firm, consistent and kind with the kids as his ultimate goal is to save children from drowning. Prior to his class my three year old was happy just sitting on the steps of a pool, but after his class she is enthusiastic about swimming, knows how to fall into a pool or off the stairs and can find the edge safely. She is SO happy to be able to swim, and my husband and I are even more excited that she knows how to avoid drowning and be able to swim across the pool to find an edge or step. She has grown so much in these 10 days and the money is the best money we could spend to ensure her safety. read more

We are only on day 3 and I swear, he's the baby swimming whisperer! He has a presence that is hard to describe. He is kind and soft spoken but does not engage with the kids when they cry or try to talk to him - especially day 1 and 2. He is establishing his role and it's so important. My son (5) has stopped yammering so much, stopped crying and whining and is just listening to what he is being told to do. I was floored today when I saw what he was able to do when asked by John.It is AMAZING. My daughter is 2 with no swim experience and she is still whining but not outright crying and I see improvement. He is compassionate and holds her til she calms but then on she goes and back underwater. Worth every penny, I would pay more. I was skepitcal at first, thinking how much different could it really be... well, it is. If you are looking for survival, versus a long time swim instruction as extra curiccular activity, John is the only way to go. There is a reason he books a summer out and has a waiting list. He has a gift. read more

I was referred to Swim2John after talking to my neighbor about frustrations with local swim schools. She had her daughter go through the program about 4 years ago, and was looking to enroll her son. I looked up his reviews, website, and probably read every description I could on the program. I was nervous! We had been in 2 different local swim schools in the Poway/RB area, (for 3 years!), only to experience lackluster progress and poor management of the school. Based on my neighbor's recommendation, and swallowing my nerves as to whether my daughter would be ready for an intensive program, I reached out to Swim2John. BEST. MOVE. EVER. Not more than an hour after I sent an email, it was returned. Kimber was extremely professional and thorough. I had naively made an assumption that I would be able to just waltz into one of the upcoming sessions, near our home, of course at the beginning of the summer. John is a busy guy! And understandably so, now that we have gone through the program. Kimber was actually able to get me into an upcoming session, albeit out in Del Mar, but we didn't care. Both my husband and I knew the value of getting our daughter to be water safe, so we made the trek each day. We would have driven to the other end of the county for a spot in the program. Everything was as described on the swim2john website. For the first 2 days she did everything possible to try to wiggle her way out of the water. I had made my husband go to the first couple of sessions with me to make sure that I didn't intervene and pull her out. It was hard, but I just sat there with a forced smile on my face and she screamed out some very funny phrases. On Day 3, different kid. Not only did she stop with the drama, but she swam HALF the length of the pool. Wow. It only continued to improve over the full 2 weeks, and she looked forward to going every day. All of the drills were designed to improve on the previous skills, and it was incredible to watch her progress. We look forward to continuing the drills on our own, and we can't wait to take this kid to the pool in Hawaii. Not to mention, even though we have a fence around ours, I can breathe a bit easier with a pool in our backyard. If you are on the fence, don't be, just make the appointment. You will be so glad at the end of the two weeks. Worth every penny and more. read more

Swim2John was the BEST swimming decision I made for my 3 year old daughter. I too looked into every local swim program and kept coming back to Swim2John. It was recommended by a few friends but I was so concerned because my daughter would not even get her face in the water. I thought there is no way she would actually do what John said and thought she would cry and be traumatized for having her do the lessons. Day 1 and 2 were a bit hard. There were tears. He was able to get her to put her face in the water. She said she didn't want to go back. John was so great and kind and encouraging...even though he was no nonsense and didn't give into her crying. He was terrific. And by day 3...she was actually excited and swimming...face in the water. I couldn't believe it. This class is amazing and John is amazing. If you have any doubts or concerns you will be so glad you took this class. BEST money ever spent!!! We never used floaties again after class and her confidence was so high. She has LOVED swimming ever since. Now a year later she is doing complete multiple arm strokes and practicing coming up for air. She also loves diving to the bottom to get rings. I plan on taking my other daughter as soon as she turns 18 months. read more

This is literally best thing you can do if you want your kids to be safe around water! Last summer we had a scary near-drowning experience with our 2 year old. And since then I have been so paranoid around water. We have a 4 year old, 2 year old and baby. I spent all of last summer going to swim lessons at the local pool with my 2 and 4 year old and they didn't swim by the end of the summer. My friend had used Swim2John and recommended that I check it out. I am soooo glad I did. I feel a huge weight off my shoulders and I'm looking forward to spending a lot of time at the pool with my littles this year. The first day was ROUGH! My friend had warned me it would be and told me to stick with it. I'm so glad she did or I don't know if I would have gone back. Both my boys screamed the entire time and then my oldest threw up all over me as soon as he got out of the pool. I was holding back tears and drenched in sweat by the time we left. My older son spent the next 24 hours begging me not to take him back but I was soooo glad I did. Day two was so much better than day 1. By day three no one cried, and by day 4 my kids were begging to swim with John. My boys no longer have a fear of putting their face in water (before this they wouldn't even get their faces wet in the bath tub). They love it! The are so proud of their swimming and the fact that they don't have to use floaties anymore. I couldn't be happier with the results! And I am truly thankful to John for his program and to my friend for referring me! I will definitely be back with my baby when she is old enough. read more

Swim2John is absolutely worth the money! My 2 1/2 year old is a bit of a dare devil and has a 7 year old sister who she tries to keep up with so I knew that I needed to do something to get her water safe. I know a few friends who had done the program with their children and been very happy but I was still weary of the expense vs the pay off. Although it is a bit rough the first couple days watching your child cry out for you, it truly works! After Johns lessons I was still unsure of how she would do in the pool with us but she is jumping off the side and swimming to me almost the width of the pool and in another week she will be all the way accross. She swims all around the pool in little incriments with me and pushes off the wall and swims too. She is doing FABULOUS and not only do I feel more safe around the water it is going to be so much more fun this spring and summer to be at the pool. Yes it is a lot of $ but you will spend that much and a whole lot more time going to other swim lessons for months. I recommend this program and will continue to spread the word...although I don't think I will have to say much when neighbors see my daughter simming like a fish at such a young age! Thank you John. read more

We had Swim2John for both of our kids when they were very young. One was 20 months old the other was 36 and once they completed their week they never looked back. I'm thankful every time my kids go in the pool for Swim2John and I'm always raving about him to my friends. I highly recommend him for anyone who is legitimately concerned about their kid's water safety. **Note to Parents: It will be hard for some parents to watch because John literally throws them in the pool and then teaches them to swim to safety. Some kids cry, some yell, and we had one that threw up. Some kids (and parents) 'hated' him but by the end of the week they all loved him AND more importantly all were swimming... read more

John is such an amazingly wonderful swim instructor! He's so good and friendly with kids! John makes our two girls feel very comfortable going in the pool and love to swim for just after 2 weeks of training. They might have been afraid or scared for the first day and the second day, but we listened to John. Every time our girls were looking up, we were looking back at them smiling calmly to give them the assurance that they're doing great. For one second, it's like a switch, they just snapped out of it and swam. It's amazing how much progress they'd made in just 2 weeks! Kimber, John's wife is also very kind, very friendly, very understanding and very easy to work/communicate with. We would highly recommend John to our relatives, our friends or anyone we know! Our girls love John!! read more

John is simply amazing! Our 4 year old daughter was swimming by the end of day 5, and by the end of day 10 she was doing two underwater strokes. John not only teaches them how to get safe, he instills confidence in the water. This was the best thing we could have done to keep our daughter safe in the water. John also teaches YOU how to continue developing their strokes and keep them learning. If I could give John 10 stars, I definitely would. Don't debate, sign up ASAP. You'll be so happy that you did! Thank you John! read more

John was great and really instilled water confidence in our three year old daughter. She loved coming each day and learning how to actually swim in the water. Recommend it! read more