We have been going to Waterworks Aquatics Carlsbad for almost 5 years now. I started my daughter…read morewhen she was 2, so she would be safe in the water. That quickly turned into a passion for her and I don't see us leaving anytime soon. She has gone through the whole program but continues to go to improves all her strokes. The instructors are all wonderful. They will really get to know your child and it will feel as if they are family. The front desk is welcoming and inviting. I have now started my younger daughter in lessons and I can already tell she is going to love it as much as her sister.

I highly recommend Aquatic Waterworks for adult swimming classes! I have been taking weekly private…read moreadult lessons here for a few years, and the progress I have made is incredible. The instructors--Regis, Azul, Valeria, and Crane--are all extremely patient. They taught me everything from basic floating to mastering the breaststroke. I used to be terrified of the deep end, but their guidance gave me the confidence to swim there completely fear-free. The facility itself is immaculate, featuring very clean showers with hot water. Both the trainers and the front desk staff are super friendly and helpful. Plus, their app makes it incredibly easy to view your schedule, reschedule, or cancel classes. If you are an adult looking to learn how to swim, this is absolutely the place to go!

This is an older facility that is well staffed and maintained…read more Since I usually swim at the Wagner pool and only swim here when Wagner is closed this review is for my limited use of 2-3 times per year. I have a personal issue with it being 100' and very shallow at one end that causes me difficulty adjusting. But this is my issue and only an observation.

What a gem to have in your community! It's a beautiful outdoor heated pool to enjoy if you're…read moredoing laps or exercise of choice. It's also very affordable.

I am writing this review on behalf of the staff at this location. The teachers are so wonderful and…read morecaring. The office staff is always accommodating and friendly. Unfortunately, we have noticed that staff members, including one of our favorite instructors have left and are planning on leaving their employment at this location. I have learned that this is not because of the job itself, but because of the conduct and behavior of the owner whom I shall refer to as "B" "B" does not seem to value his staff in the way we, the customers, do. It is my understanding that he is often rude, dismissive, abrupt, and insensitive to staff. I have also learned that there is hardly a staff member at the school that has not been brought to tears by the words of 'B" I have personally observed some of his interactions with staff, and was horrified that they would be spoken to in the manner that he did. This type of business relies on their staff, specifically their teachers. Without them, there is no business. I am quite concerned that there will be a continued turnover, which will have a direct negative impact on the students at the school, including my son. I know that this is a family owned and operated business. I have great respect for the Callan family. Unfortunately "B" is risking their good reputation, and I truly hope someone in the family business can step in and change the course such that the staff be treated as they deserve. I know that many families, mine included, will follow our child's instructor if they should leave this location. This 5 star rating is only because of the employees.

I do not recommend using Callan for kids under 3. We brought our almost 2 year old and it wasn't…read morethe best experience. First, they might pair your kid with another older kid (that already knows how to swim but spends more time with them) or extremely younger like a 1 year or younger (which requires more time and attention) and you split your 20 minutes, so you really get 10 minutes but they always end about 2-3 minutes early. You are responsible for your toddler when the teacher is teaching the other kid. They just leave the toddler on the steps and say it's your responsibility to watch them. My son almost fell off the steps, would have drowned. So be prepare to get into the water. They include in their contract that it's your responsibility even though you pay for them to teach. Or wait awhile for them to be done with the other kid. Second, they start on time and end it 2-3 minutes early, with a break after each go. So swim time is like 7-8 minutes. Older kids get more water time if paired up with them. They get to swim the whole pool while toddlers get like less than 1 minute. Third, they are extremely inflexible if you have to miss one class. You can't just reschedule with a set date, they make you call the day before to find any time available the next day only and it could be 10am or 5 pm, but who knows. I would imagine they have their schedules out already a week in advance! But no. The front lady is extremely difficult and hard headed regarding rescheduling. Also, I don't know if they have certain milestones for toddlers, but just teaching them to be comfortable in water. No like learning to hold your breath under water or floating or swimming to safety. Some teachers are better and spend more time with your kid, no consistency. What a waste of money and time for toddlers. Never coming back.

My kid has been with British Swim School for 2 years now. She started as a Starfish and is now in…read moreShark 1 swimming faster than her parents! The entire team is amazing, communication is easy and it shows that they really love the kids and have strong skills in teaching how to swim. I am impressed with how technical the class is once the kids move up to Shark 1. We highly recommend this business!

Our children have been taking classes at this BSS location for the last month. They both have loved…read moregoing to class. The teachers are fabulous, patient and fun. The program is really teaching them to be safe around water & in the pool. I have seen significant growth over what our children experienced over 2 months at another early aged swim class. The owner Karim has been very helpful in rescheduling classes for us as well as my kids happened to get sick multiple times. I appreciate that understanding as that happens often with young children.

As a birthday present for my husband, we booked a private session for our family of four. (Kids…read moreare 9 and 10 yrs old.) Everyone loved it! We had lot of fun learning new skills and supporting each other with the challenges. Rick tailored the curriculum to be achievable for the kids, as well as any apprehensive adults (me!). It could not have been more achievable and empowering. We've even used some of the breathing techniques we've learned in the week since. Can't wait to come back and try a Saturday group class!

I can't say enough about how wonderful the staff is here. I had a lot of anxiety about working out…read morein the water and wanted to gain the confidence to feel comfortable in a very uncomfortable environment for me. The workouts are intense but the instructors make them fun and safe. Each instructor is incredibly supportive and very knowledgeable. The classes are a perfect size and the other gym members are very encouraging to each other. This is by far the best, hardest, and most rewarding gym session I've ever participated in.  As an FYI, I had zero swim experience outside of growing up in Orange County and going to the beach as a highschooler. I have never participated in a formal swimming lesson. That all said if I can make it, anyone can. The staff is literally America's Elite (MARSOC team guys) and their discipline and attention to detail and attitude are incredible.  My only suggestions: More classes, I am hooked. Beach workouts and ocean swims would be amazing  Sell gear, preferably ten thousand shorts and shirts (the logo is legit) Create a checklist of items to show up to class with (swim goggles, fins, town, sunblock, etc)

Hands down, the best one on one swim lessons! I had tried may different "franchise"/local swim…read moreschools and nothing seemed to help my girls learn. But I committed to the 10 week program this past fall and within the first week I knew this was going to be worth my time and money! Lauren and Krista are both amazing at what they do and not once did they let our girls give up. They do this because they are passionate about teaching kids how to swim and survive! I can't recommend them enough! I'm already looking forward to the short refreshers they offer closer to summer time! FYI the pools are heated and even if it's cold outside, the kids will not be freezing in the pools!

We've had our children take lessons with Krista at Swim Synergy for the past two summers, and I…read morecan't recommend her enough. We relocated from San Francisco to San Diego and moved into a home with a pool, so making sure our kids were safe around water was one of my top priorities. I actually scheduled swim lessons for our daughter, Emmy, with Krista before we even moved here! Emmy started lessons when she was 2, continued again the next summer at 3, and this past summer our son Hayes joined in at just 1.5 years old. Krista has such a gift with young children -- she's patient (yet firm), calm, and knows exactly how to make them feel comfortable and confident in the water. We've seen incredible progress each summer. Both kids have not only learned essential water safety skills, but they also love being in the pool now. The peace of mind knowing my young children are safe around water is truly priceless, and it makes living in Southern California (and being around so much water) so much less stressful. Swim Synergy has been such a wonderful experience for our family, and we're already looking forward to lessons again next summer!

Really pleasant folks! Super environment!!!!…read more Lots of fun.....meet new folks too! ‼‼‼‼‼‼

Pool was busy and everyone was doubled up in the 4 available lanes. An elderly lady that I was…read moresharing a lane with had no spatial awareness. During her breast stroke her feet that were the size of canoes kicked me as she passed by. She did not apologize or acknowledge the kick until I waited for her at the end of my lap. Come on people, if you have a wide erratic breaststroke kick, switch to dolphin kick as you pass by your fellow swimmers. Each time she passed me I could feel the kick come within millimeters of my body. She left a bruise and made my swim a negative experience.

Clean, not busy if you pay attention to when diving and other activities are scheduled. I've…read morealways had my own lap lane. Good price. Great neighborhood pool!

Been swimming here a month now, a couple of times a week. When I get there at noon, I sometimes…read morehave to share a lane for about half my workout. They have monthly and multi-monthly passes, I got four months for $60. They also have swimming lessons, including the one I tried, "drop-ins" on Monday and Wednesday nights, where I got one-on-one instruction on improving my technique. I'm giving them a five-star because it's actually got me back to working out on a regular basis.