The adult swim classes here are a good way to learn how to swim or get over your fear!. The…read moreinstructors really get you to a point where you feel comfortable swimming by the end of the sessions.

I was in the water so I know exactly what I'm saying. At no time did I ever see dmitry in the water…read moreso no one can tell me when that water was and wasn't cold. I didn't know not one thing about the deep end and still yet I was out there. Even the instructors sometime said. They don't know what's going on here... I've watched people complain and leave( unregistered one by one) we all can't be wrong

Ms. Katie is the best instructor for my son. She goes above and beyond to help kids and she is a…read more10/10. We love her to pieces.

This swim program was $278.10 for ten 45 minute lessons, on Saturdays. The instructor, Katie, is…read morean outstanding instructor. She has a group of about 10 students but she manages to give every student her full attention. Katie is adept at making students feel seen and heard and is good at anticipating our individual needs. She is engaging and funny and makes students feel safe in the water. I am in a class of adults. When Katie first meets you, she assesses you then provides instruction based on your skill level. I'm a beginner-beginner. The class meets in the pool of a HS in Brooklyn NY. The pool is large and more than adequate. The venue is a HS so don't expect much from the locker room and showers. The students are not rushed to move to a new skill. They are encouraged to practice drills until they feel comfortable. I invited a friend to join me and she is also enjoying the lessons.

My son has been coming here for almost two years to learn swimming. He has improved tremendously…read morehis courage and also allows him to exercise when it's cold instead of his fingers on the iPad. :) It's a regular school that's been rented out during non-school hours for swim classes. Scheduling is tough but the instructors are great and really care about the kids learning to swim. The facility is very clean even though the bathroom/changing rooms are very small. Parking is never an issue since there are over 50 parking spots. No worry about being cold because the pool is heated. It does get quite crazy during registration because of the limited time slots especially for beginner classes. They are expanding to a new location for the higher levels near Coney Island with a much larger pool which is needed for proper level 4+ training when they learn to glide. They also have adult swim classes on certain times but it's mostly younger kids here and mostly Asian kids. All students are required to have proper gear including a head cap and goggles. They also sell SwimKoi branded ones.

This place is a sinking ship. Constant turnover rate of instructors who don't stay. If you're…read moreseeking warm pool, place that accepts children from 4-5yrs old and dont' mind the constant change , then it may be an option. Otherwise, may need to look elsewhere.. as it's not the same....

CIBBOWS is such a great find and such a supportive group. They worked with the city parks…read moredepartment to make it okay to swim in the ocean at Brighton Beach. (Coming from California, it seems unthinkable to me that the ocean wouldn't be open tot he public. There everything below the tide line is public and must have access without restrictions.) But the lifeguards were worried about people actually swimming the ocean. And they made the park comfortable that people can indeed swim. (That's the story that I've been told.) When you come to the beach, there is usually always a group of swimmers near "Grimaldo's Chair." Grimaldo was the lifeguard that helped work with the park department to make swimming okay. The first time I stumbled onto the beach, someone made sure that I put on a swim cap and googles. Someone offered me a snack coming out. Someone else gave me a tip for getting Glide to deal with the chaffing of the wetsuit. There is usually a variety of friendly people warming up with tea and chatting. Joining the club provides access to open water swim clinics and drill clinics. I've done the open water swim clinic twice. They expect you to already know how to swim and only need to learn about open water skills. I wish I had known that as a new member, you get a swim buoy, cap, and towel because I had already bought all of my gear. CIBBOS has a really cool logo actually. I cherish the stuff that I get from them. I felt a little uncertain about the need for an open water clinic. There is the ocean! Go! (Obviously, know not to fight rip tides.) However, I got a lot of value out of it, which is why I went a second time. The lecture includes all the expected topics like current and tides. There are some drills, e.g. alligator eyes for sighting. The most value that I got out of it was going in a group. Not only, do you get to make friends, but you also get used to swimming in a group. The instructor was really friendly, caring, and supportive. She also addressed all the individual needs of students. People come with a variety of backgrounds, e.g. fear challenges or being really strong in the pool but unfamiliar with the ocean. The races are highly recommendable. Apparently, it's a huge effort to put on a safe swim race. Someone told me that swim races are the most dangerous of races. They had boats and kayaks patrolling. There were swim angels to deal with less emergent issues. I felt super supported during the race. After hearing, the stories from swim angels in how they helped was very inspiring because they got so much joy out of helping people. Each sport has a certain culture around it. Some are more competitive and some are more about sharing the joy of pushing boundaries together. This one is a lot more of the latter.

As part of my triathlon training, I needed to add open water swimming into my regime in order to…read morebecome more confident in my swimming abilities outside of a pool. I searched online and found lots of sites catering to helping people swim, but some places had a cost to them. Thats when I found the Coney Island Brighton Beach Open Water Swimmers or CIBBOWS for short. The swimmers meet on the beach every weekend at Grimaldi's chair. Its basically a lifeguard chair that looks exactly like all the others on the beach. To find the right one, find Volna Cafe on the boardwalk and basically walk straight towards the water and head towards the closest lifeguard chair. There you will see a bunch of people hanging around, putting on wetsuits or just chatting it up. A very friendly group where you can tag along for a swim. They have different distances, so swim at your own risk. If you are a beginner, they have people there to help out. To get better perks, you can join the group as a "member" and enjoy discounted swim races and group parties with fellow swim members. I'm this close to joining as I'm now a lover of swimming. If you have questions, email them as they're super friendly to answer any questions you may have.

Clean, consistent pool in the heart of bedstuy. Plenty of lounge space on the deck to get some sun…read morebut make sure to get there early to snag a spot. NYC pools open at 11 so if you're going on the weekend and you want a chair, try to get there before 12. Kind, reliable and efficient staff. Not sure what other NYC pools are like but I've never had a reason to try:) This pool is solid!

The pool is literally green and cloudy. The kids area pool seemed to be blue and clean but the big…read morepool is literally turning GREEN ! And they aren't saying anything but "if you would like to leave a complaint" knowing damn well that don't do anything but

I heard about this place through a friend who was learning how to swim. As I am ending my 1st level…read moreof swim, I can say that I enjoy this very much. My swim instructor, Michael R, has been supportive and kind throughout the whole process and very patient with dramatics. If you would like to learn to swim, even at your big age, I would encourage you to check this facility out. There are so many activities for all ages to engage in. Tell a friend, tell a friend, tell a friend. The only complaint I have is the number of classes in one pool. It can be annoying to bump into another class space, especially when you are nearing the deep end of the pool.

My son takes swimming lessons here. Things seem semi organized. The staff looks pretty young but…read moreknows what they're doing. The locker room needs a facelift. The pool is a pretty decent size. My son enjoys it and thats all that matters to me.

Ok guys, this is my scoop on this spot!…read more I'm upgrading my swimming lessons to one day be able to swim In the Ocean or Sea. I don't think you're a real swimmer if u can't swim in the Ocean. U know why? It's bc there are No rails to grab onto. Sink or Swim! Hahahaha. My goal! Lol. I think everyone can improve on their swimming skills. The staff is amazing, the swim instructors are Awesome . So, patient with us. Ohh u can also pay for private lessons too. It's very affordable! If it's 4u as an adult or kids give them a try. Lots of lockers, Large enough pool. I didn't feel rushed, by our instructor Sophie. She's thorough in her lessons. I still had fun. I recommend, Penguin City Swim.

I should have written a review years ago. Well anyway better late than never--just like learning to…read moreswim. I started lessons with Penguin City in my late 40s MY LATE 40s, people! And I'm terrible when it comes to learning how to do new athletic/physical things and even *I* learned to swim. (Now in my mid 50s.) If you're nervous, think you're too old, whatever else--please give it a try; you'll at least learn enough to be comfortable in the water, and the staff are really professional and the time I spent in the water for my lessons was actually really relaxing. Worth it. Give it a try, even if you never get to the point where you swim Olympic pool laps, you will feel competent in a pool and you will find enjoyment.

My grandson has had a wonderful experience at this swim school. The instructors are professional,…read morepatient, and truly care about helping each child improve. A special thank you to his coach,Sammi Chan who is an outstanding teacher. She is kind, encouraging, and knows exactly how to work with kids . My grandson has learned so much and has gained a lot of confidence in the water She is doing an excellent job preparing my grandson to join the swim team. We highly recommend this swim school to anyone looking for excellent swimming instruction. Ines Scibetta