I would give her 6 stars if I could! Miss Jean taught both of our boys to swim and we went to her…read morefor years, she is amazing. She is no nonsense and doesn't give in to tears which I fully appreciate. Her methods work and the boys are both fish in the pool, they love swimming! Highly highly recommend her!

I hesitated to write this review, because Miss Jean is such a gem that I would rather keep her all…read moreto myself! But the right thing to do is to share the love. I have 3 daughters, and 3 months ago only one of them could swim at all. I was really nervous about taking my kids near water because I was constantly anxious about them drowning. When I met Miss Jean three months ago, I told her my summer goal was to have each of my daughters swimming - even (especially) the 3 year old! Three months and a total of 36 lessons later, all three girls are full swimmers who are completely comfortable and confident in the water by themselves. In fact, it only took Miss Jean two months to get them there! Miss Jean is magic with kids. She has so many years of experience, she really just gets kids and swimming. She knows when to push them and when not to. She knows how to sell swimming to them. She knows all the barriers and how to ease her students through them. She connects crazy well with each child. She has oodles of toys with spiffy names (e.g., the "marshmallow stick," the "treasure chest") that the kids just love. I watched her interact with not just my kids, but many other children in countless lessons throughout the summer. Her superpowers are: (1) Patience - like, a ton ton of patience; and (2) Understanding each child individually, and custom-tailoring her approach to each one. I watched her work with children with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, super young children, and older teenagers with appropriate differentiation and so much love. PLUS PLUS she was super flexible about scheduling all summer. She uses a great system of Google-calendar invites. You can cancel anytime up until right before the lesson with no penalty. Between my 3 daughters' other summer camps, family trips, etc. etc. I needed to constantly revise our schedule, and she was a total trooper about it. You schedule when you want, you change the schedule when you want, and you only pay for lessons you attend. Wow. So: She is the swim-whisperer. All her students + families think so, and they are probably not posting about it on yelp for the same reason I didn't want to. ;)

We have had such a wonderful experience at AC swim club. I am amazed at how much my daughter has…read morelearned in just one week of lessons. So happy we discovered this swim school. 10/10 would highly recommend if you are looking for a great swim school with amazing teachers and a relaxed environment. We've loved starting our summer mornings here with a swim lesson.

The best swim program in the area! The coaches are great--thoughtful in everything they do and…read moretruly dedicated to building skills, confidence, and a love for the water. Ownership and management create a smooth and friendly experience and a successful program overall. Our five-year-old's swimming has improved tremendously during his time at AC, and we can't wait to see him continue to grow. Highly recommend for anyone looking to build their kiddo's swimming skills in a supportive, well-run environment!

If you are searching for safe, fun and personal children's swim classes, the BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL in…read morePetaluma is EXCELLENT!!! They helped my four-year-old granddaughter overcome her absolute fear of getting into the pool. Within minutes, Will and Gwynn coaxed her in and the next thing you know she is laughing and playing games. She has progressed beautifully into the starfish float, a lifesaving skill and will continue until she can swim on her own. She loves it and all of the swim instructors are kind, patient, professional and fun. I think Gwynn's singing the ABC's to her to time the starfish float helps her hang in there! Will is amazing too. His skilled, encouraging and gentle guidance has Naomi comfortable and happy. They even provide written updates on your child's progress. The facility is also beautiful and in a great location! Ten+++

From the owner: British Swim School offers swimming lessons for kids and adults of all ages, beginning as early as…read more3 months. Located inside of City Sports Club, our swim school is open year-round, so you can learn to swim when you're ready and continue until you've mastered the skills. We use gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help swimmers of all levels become safer and more confident in the water. Our safe, fun, and effective teaching methods have made us the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Our confidence-building curriculum and small group swimming classes provide a consistent format and structure with one-on-one attention for each swimmer. Private swimming lessons are subject to availability.

Amazing experience with Dianna. My twin 11 year olds learned all four strokes within a few lessons…read more Would highly recommend!

We feel so lucky to have found Ms. Dianna! She has quickly become one of my daughter's absolute…read morefavorite people. From day one, she was incredibly kind and patient, creating such a safe and fun swim environment. In just a short time, my daughter went from knowing nothing about swimming and being nervous to even put her face in the water to confidently swimming from one end of the pool to the other. At only 2 1/2 years old, she can now hold her breath underwater for a long stretch and even jump in the pool and swim across, which is something I never imagined she'd be doing this soon. What I appreciate most is Ms. Dianna's gentle approach and the way she met my daughter where she was at. She truly understands how to encourage progress without pressure, and the results speak for themselves. On top of that, having her come to our home has been such a huge help for our schedule and comfort. If you're looking for a swim instructor who is both professional and genuinely invested in your child's growth, I can't recommend Ms. Dianna enough. She's been an absolute game changer for us!

Such a great community spot! They offer swim lessons and lap swim. They recently installed a little…read moresplash pad for kids which is adorable. The smaller pool is warm which is amazing for kids, parents, and everyone else in! The swim instructors are amazing, and the facilities are well kept and clean.

They dont just offer swim classes for kids, they have private lessons, adult refreshers to sharpen…read moreyour swimming skills and also swimming for beginners. The class that I was in was 25 minutes, and they make sure that its 25 minutes and not a second more. Dont get me wrong, you can really learn a lot from instructors if you show up and apply yourself. One recommendation for Finley would be to pull someone who is holding a class behind. Its not benefiting them in anyway and a lot of attention gets put on them leaving the rest standing(swimming) around alone. Implement a plan where someone can retake the first week of classes instead of allowing then to go on to week 2 when they're still struggling with week 1 assignments. Just be aware of this if you decide to sign up for any of their courses.

There are plenty of parking spots available, and I feel safe leaving my car there. Staff is always…read morepolite - mostly teens but they're very resourceful. The women's bathroom is clean, and showers are able to get warm. During the hours I go for lap swim, it's not crowded and I almost always get my own lane, which is very nice. If I don't, everyone knows lane etiquette. The summer hours this year are limited, but I'm glad RP listened and will still give the noon lap swimmers time for our swim!

Petaluma Swim Center changed Lap Hours yesterday- I'm there 2 to 3 days a week so figured I…read moreshould've seen a notice- when 1 door closes you gotta get resourceful. Got on Yelp and found Honeybee Pool all set up for Laps open until 2:30. Not frigid like Petaluma - what I call a Therapy Pool - felt like 90 so it's probably 83/84 which is quite warm. Still so happy it was there for me!! Thanks for being there Pool! You make me weep tears of Joy. $5 a couple open lanes, mostly senior ladies, very clean, 6 lanes, bathroom much cleaner than Luma (I prefer Petaluma's (snow melt) cold temps) but not bad at all. Life is always better after getting even half a mile in!!

My 4.5-year-old is currently learning to swim with Ms. Desiree and absolutely loves it!…read more We first tried ASA Dublin, but it was a constant struggle....overcrowded slots, limited pool and changing space, and long waits. Even during COVID, it felt overwhelming, and progress was slow. Then we switched to ASA Livermore, where, unfortunately, a teacher once pushed him into the pool despite his discomfort with water in his eyes. That experience really set him back, and we paused swimming altogether in 2023. Fast forward to 2025, we gave All Star a try. It's only been 1.5 months, and the transformation is incredible. Not only does he love the water, but he looks forward to every class. He's already jumping in, kicking, floating, and taking risk, all in just 15-minute sessions! It's definitely pricey, but the progress has made it absolutely worth it. Camille has also been wonderful... so warm, accommodating, and great with kids. The whole environment here feels positive and welcoming. We're really grateful we made the switch.

My 3.5 yr old grandson has had only four 15 minute sessions and I just can't believe his progress!…read moreIncredibly pleased with his learning here. The only thing that takes a star away is the price...while its a great school, the cost is a bit high but I'm going to pay it because he's doing g so well

Jeremy, Lauren and her brother, Taylor, have been terrific to work with. My boys (6 and 4 yrs old)…read morehad years of Petite Baleen and JCC swimming instruction... without much to show for it. Enter Lauren, within the space of a few months, my oldest one is crossing the swimming pool at Mt. Tam confidently and jumping from the diving board and my youngest one has the tools to swim as well. We fully recommend her instruction and Jeremy was very organized and made the process to sign up for lessons run smoothly.

Jeremy Engman is UN-believable. He has turned my life around with his swim coaching. His…read morestep-by-step teaching method has given me the skills I needed to recover from a knee surgery. Each week he gives me techniques to practice during the week. I have seen steady progress in my swimming skills, which has improved my outdoor hiking, and Spin classes. He is non-judgmental, and extremely kind and genuine as a person. I have seen him work with children and older adults with equal care, and consideration. He is a 10 on a 10 scale.

so glad I found this place! I had registered my 6 year-old daughter for first time some lessons at…read moreanother place and was not happy with the experience. Shipman's is great! The burlingame location has convenient parking lot, and it operates out of primetime gym so we have access to the lockers. The pool is a good size. It's basically a lap pool that is covered so it works great for younger kids and prevents them from getting cold. The pool is also warm! The instructors are so patient and knowledgeable! My daughter has enjoyed the past month with her instructor Kylie! I've already noticed a lot of improvement and confidence just being in the water. Highly recommend for private lessons! They also offer semi private lessons for Siblings.

Most of the staff are incredibly kind and good with the children.... but many of them are clearly…read moreuntrained. My girls had wonderful times in the water but I would say 2/3 of their teachers weren't quite sure what to do with them. Many can't perform all 4 strokes well. The scheduling is also inconsistent, with students having different teachers weekly. Coach Stacy is very skilled but unfortunately it doesn't seem that the same skills were passed down to the underage staff. (Most are 15-18) I hope with time they are able to work with their employees regarding curriculum. My two have made immense progress at La Petite in RWC and at a slightly cheaper rate so if you are on the fence, I highly recommend them over Shipman. We loved teachers Sonja and Rose but both have left the school. We were informed by another parent that Zumer had yelled at Rose in front of them and their own two girls. The photos on this site are also incredibly outdated. Seeing all the old reviews from years ago, makes me wonder how things have fallen apart.

I moved away from Marin during Covid and I miss Stained Glass of Marin so much. I planned a…read moreweekend just to go spend a Saturday taking the drop in class. I made some Christmas ornaments and I'm so pleased with how they came out. Mary is such a pleasure to work with. The studio is so calm and beautiful and has every single thing you need to do any kind of fusing or Stained Glass project. Her guidance and wisdom is invaluable. And her oatmeal chocolate chip raisin cookies are the frosting on top. Thank you Mary!

A great experience! Mary is a wonderful owner and teacher. She is so helpful, kind, and confident…read morein her work. She also makes the best cookies. Can't wait to go back!