We spent years in group swim lessons at some of the bigger-name swim schools, but our son never really progressed. Swimming isn't a passion of his, but he can be a little too brave in the water for his skill level, and we wanted to be sure he stayed safe. After just one school year with Utah Swim Academy, we're blown away by the progress. He's gone from floundering doggy paddles to confidently swimming laps in multiple strokes. It feels so reassuring heading into the summer swim season. Our 3 yr old got jealous and wanted to join in. Based on our previous experience with starting young, I did not have high hopes--and I can't believe how well she's doing! There's truly no comparison to the quality of instruction here. Having 30 minutes focused entirely on your child's development is a total game changer to the big commercial operations. We've worked with several different coaches, and every single one has been fantastic--encouraging, patient, and highly skilled at meeting each child where they're at. We're so grateful we made the switch to The Swim Academy. read more

My son had been asking to learn to swim for years and at nine years old, I decided it was well overdue. I came across The Swim Academy by doing a search and reading reviews. We had done lessons here and there in the past, yet we saw little to no growth. We had a positive experience from inquiry to the first lesson, and throughout our entire time with The Swim Academy. Not only did my son learn valuable skills to remain safe in the water, he excelled so quickly and is now a really good swimmer. His instructor was positive and the methods being taught are highly effective. Not only does my son know how to swim, he has a newfound confidence. We were willing to travel a distance for lessons and will definitely be back for maintenance lessons. Our instructor, Keith, is amazing and we found all of the teachers to conduct themselves win the same professional manner. I will not be looking for anywhere else in the future. read more

We tried our daughter in multiple group swim lessons for 2 years and she barely made any progress. I read great reviews about the swim academy online so I decided to give it a try. I signed my daughter up for private lessons with Keith and it was amazing to watch how quickly she progressed. She has a hard time staying focused and Keith quickly honed in on that and tailored her lessons to help keep her attention and focus on swimming. He made it really fun and I felt like he utilized every minute of the lesson (didn't waste any of the time). At one point she got really nervous and regressed so Keith revised his lesson plan to help her overcome her hurdle and get back on track. We now have our second daughter in swim lessons with Jaime at the swim academy and have had a similar great experience. We would definitely recommend them! read more

Learning to swim as an adult is not easy. Learning to swim as an older adult with some physical limitation is a bigger challenge. But the Swim Academy made it so much easier for me to overcome my fears and juggling a demanding working schedule for time. Their price is very reasonable and all the instructors are good at coaching through each of my progress. The personalized class was so efficient when compared with other group classes from other places, thus it was the best value I found out there! No contracts, obligations, flexible schedule, plenty of good instructors, and private pools. Anyone who is interested in taking up swimming, adults or children, should definitely check out here before wasting money on those one-fits-all-cookie cutter schools. read more

I enrolled my 4 and 5 year old daughters at the Swim Academy less than a year ago and I can't believe the progress they are making. Before enrolling they were still wearing floaties in the pool and now they can swim what I would consider safely on their own. While I still wouldn't leave them alone in the water, on a recent trip I was able to relax on the side of the pool and watch them swim. If they got stuck they turned on their backs to float. My main goal was to help them get to a point where they could get to the side of a pool should something happen and they reached it quickly! My new goal is to help them be able to swim the length of the pool and I'm confident withe Keith and Jamie as their teachers they will achieve it quickly. read more

After a few rounds of rec center swim lessons, it was clear that our kids were going to need a different approach in order to become truly water safe. Que the Swim Academy. From the very first lesson it was clear that Jamie and her team had a process and formula for swimming that was designed to work for everyone, even the "sinkers!" They truly are masters of the water. (And so patient and brilliant in the way they teach.) My kids are not only water safe now, but they're proficient in actual swim strokes, how to breathe in lap swimming, and so much more. I never would have guessed it possible from my kids, but they're little fish now. Soo grateful we found The Swim Academy. High value! read more

I absolutely love the Swim Academy! When my daughter first started, she wouldn't even put her face in the water. The instructors were so patient, encouraging, and supportive, which made all the difference in building her confidence. Now, it's amazing to see how far she's come she's learning how to dive and practicing real swimming techniques. The progress she's made has been incredible, and it's clear the coaches truly care about each child's development and we love her swim coach Lincoln! We couldn't be happier with our experience and highly recommend the Swim Academy to any family looking for a positive, effective, and fun place for their kids to learn how to swim! read more

I am super impressed. I swam competitively through High School at a high level (teammates went to Olympic Trials, I was always 2nd best :). Have competed in triathlons and open water swims since. I got my Red Cross WSI and other certifications to teach swimming. Coached high school and summer teams. All that to say I know swimming. The instructors at The Swim Academy are top notch and the system they've developed to bring even the most nervous child along in their development is amazing. These lessons aren't cheap but they are worth every penny. My girls are more confident in the water than ever and are on their way to being ready for swim team themselves. read more

I started using The Swim Academy when my son was four years old because I wanted more of a personal lesson and not sharing with 8 other kids (like many of the other swim spots in the area). It was about the same price and SO much more worth it. He quickly excelled in his comfort in water, diving under, and his enjoyment in swimming. I now have my daughter in it too and they share a lesson which makes it more affordable. They both look forward to going weekly and continue to show improvement every week. My son is now learning actual swimming techniques which has been awesome to see. read more

The Swim Academy is amazing! Our swim instructor is so patient and kind to us and has helped my sister and I improve tremendously in such a short amount of time! We have also witnessed our instructor work with PreK children, and the ability to transition from children and adult lessons is very impressive. The swim academy, in general, has been so great to work with, super understanding and helpful when we have had to change our schedules due to our busy college student lives. I would highly recommend the swim academy for both adult and children lessons! read more

My daughter had done semi-private lessons with a highly recommended teacher and in a few short lessons the teacher had her floating on her back. Then that teacher was no longer available so we switched to classes at the rec center and my daughter lost all the skills she had gained with the semi-private lessons. In a few short lessons The Swim Academy had my daughter not only back to where she had been but had even improved her skills. Very impressed with how quickly they are able to help kids improve their swimming. read more

This was our second year with the Swim Academy and will be back! Instructors were positive, efficient, patient and got results. We tried other swimming lessons but the Swim Academy is definitely best! The progress our children made was amazing and they always finished happy and confident. Coordinating schedules and communication was easy and we were able to schedule our requested back to back lessons for our children. We love the Swim Academy!!! read more

Our 6 year old has been anxious about swimming ever since he was a baby and group Rec center classes seemed to make him more anxious. This was the perfect setting and the teachers have great ways to make him comfortable and combat the anxiety. They also have great communication, very organized and so easy to work with. We've had a great experience and may start bringing our 2 year old as well! read more

My daughters teacher is amazing and very attentive. Not in a rush to move from step to step but really watching her to make sure she understands each step and completes them before moving on. My daughter is very comfortable with her and trusts her. The scheduling and billing side of things are also very professional and assertive. I always had my questions answered quickly and completely. read more

We absolutely love Swim Academy! The progress our son has made over the last year in his swimming skills has blown our minds. The staff is well educated and friendly. They are also really good try and work with schedules and what is more convenient for the client which is so nice. They are quick to respond to messages and have great communication. We could not be happier with them! read more

We absolutely loved our summer with the swim academy. They were so understanding of specific needs that we had and willing to work with us! Jason was fantastic with my 3 year old. He was patient, but knew exactly how to push him and after a few months my son was much more confident in the water and eager to swim. We will definitely be coming back to The Swim Academy next summer! read more

We love swim lessons! We had been wanting to do swim lessons for years with our daughter with autism, and never found the right place. We found the flyer for the Sim Academy at our OT office. From the private pool to well trained coaches, it has been the perfect place for our daughter to learn to swim. We have told our friends and neighbors and would recommend to anyone. read more

The instructors we've had have all been great. I have children of varying levels of ability and they were able to tailor lessons specifically to them. They are always building and positive. The constructive criticism they give is always done respectfully. They have been able to pin point what my children need to work on most. I highly recommend The Swim Academy! read more

We love the swim academy! All of our instructors have been great. Right now my kids are being taught by Lauren, she has the patience of a saint. One of my kids struggles with major anxiety and other issues. He has taken longer to grasp the techniques, but she continues to support him and cheers him on. They look forward to their lessons every week. read more