My son has been taking lessons at Waterworks for about three years, and in particular he has had private lessons with Andrew for the better part of two years. It took us a minute to find the right instructor, but once we met Andrew it was apparent my son was in good hands. Andrew (or "Coach", as my son likes to call him) understands my son's sensory needs and ADHD and uses that knowledge to keep him simultaneously safe, engaged, happy, and progressing as a swimmer. Andrew always has something positive to say about my kiddos progress while also noting areas that he wants to see improve/work on over the next series of lessons. My son likes to know what's on the agenda for each day and when it's a swim day he always whispers a little "yes!" to himself. I know that joy and confidence comes from the fantastic work that Andrew puts into each lesson. My kid looks forward to being at swim because he looks forward to being in the water, and especially, spending 20 minutes with Coach Andrew. Waterworks is a happy, inclusive space, and if you get to schedule your lessons with Andrew your kiddo will be just as happy and safe as mine. Cannot recommend Waterworks enough -- most especially if you get Andrew. read more

I called ready to cancel my account for both of my daughters because of account difficulties but I was met with a care agent by the name of Raul. Raul rescheduled over 10 lessons for my daughters making it easy for me to sort through their schedules. Raul was patient, kind and extremely helpful. My daughters will continue to enjoy their lessons and the company will continue to retain two customers! Thank you Raul!!! read more

It was my first time registering my kiddo at waterworks and I wasn't sure how to set up the first class online. So I walked in and a wonderful lady named Lolli at the front desk helped me find an instructor for our availability and gave a walk through of the facility. They seem much more responsive and on top of their job than the other school in Tustin. Thank you so much! read more

We absolutely love water works, and will miss our weekly sessions there! My daughter began weekly private swim lessons at age 3 and is now a better swimmer than most adults I know, thanks to her instructor, Maxim. The way he interacts with children, motivates them while keeping classes silly and fun, is truly impressive. The company itself is also incredibly helpful. My daughter had a broken leg that prevented her from swimming, and the team helped us put our lessons on pause without forfeiting her recurring slot with Maxim, and even refunded us for her missed lesson the weekend prior. We've been incredibly happy with our time at Waterworks, both the customer service and professionalism of all the staff, as well as the skills Maxim helped our daughter learn. read more

Waterworks Aquatics delivered an incredible experience for my child's 5th birthday party. Nancy guided me through every detail before the event and she handled each step with confidence and care. She made the planning process feel easy. On the day of the party, Laly stepped in and kept everything running smoothly. She organized the flow, supported the kids, and created a fun atmosphere from the moment we arrived. Fay, Tim, and Colin brought great energy and helped the kids stay engaged and excited. We chose the 2-4 ft pool and it worked perfectly for our group. Our guests ranged from 2 years old to 11 and every child found something fun to do. The team led age appropriate games and the kids loved every minute. We booked a 2.5 hour party and the timing felt just right. Music played throughout the event and the party room sat right next to the pool, which kept the whole celebration lively and convenient. The staff even helped us load and unload our supplies, which made the day feel even easier. Waterworks Aquatics gave our family a memorable celebration and our birthday boy still talks about it with a huge smile. I recommend this location and this team without hesitation. read more

I have been very pleased with the facilities at Waterworks Aquatics Irvine and am grateful for their programs. Both my Physical Therapist Jessica Leimkuhler and her assistant Miriam have given me the personal care that I needed for my Achilles Tendon injury. Their AQUA THERAPY and attention to detail regarding all my physical conditions has enabled me to heal without the added pain from direct physical exercise. read more

Very nice an awesome place, i love this academy for many reasons. They have 4 pools for different levels and types of training, they get people of all ages and also they have a pool just for people with disabilities, here you cam find a huge staff from coaches to office people helping all day, the have tons of restrooms and play areas for little ones. Very nice place read more

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Update! Today, Anthony in the front (manager?? He's always there and so great- I mean, everyone is great! from the front to the instructors to everyone behind the scenes) let me know the parent and me instructors have to get more credentials(??) signed off. We had Miss Chelsea H. today and she killed it. I don't think I've met any instructor that wasn't incredible. Miss Chelsea H. gave lots of good tips and my toddler son loved her. I love shouting out the instructors, because I truly believe they are special and deserve the recognition! read more

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With the YMCA, some schools, and many gyms offering low cost or free swimming lessons, how does Waterworks differentiate itself with $70 classes and a strongly encouraged pre-pay service? Well, though exemplary service and amenities. Waterworks truly feels like a cut above. My son has been coming here for 2.5 years and my wife and I have been so pleased. My son's instructor Ms. Chelsea is excellent and his swimming has improved leaps and bounds since his first class when he was six months old. In addition, the number of pools, classes, showers, clothes dryers, etc. makes every visit stress free and convenient. In addition to the table stakes mentioned above, it's the small details really separate Waterworks. My son's instructor remembers his birthday and lets him get snacks or a toy. When they need to service the pool they provide time estimates and distractions to help the kids. They have food and drinks on site. They have great options for parties. They have all kinds of special events and gatherings. And--above all--they listen. You will note any many reviews, people have complained about the inflexibility of cancellations, and they have improved a lot. All said, despite a higher price, I believe Waterworks is a premier way for kids and adults alike to learn to swim. read more

Waterworks Aquatics Irvine - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Irvine, California

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I highly recommend this place! Not just for the swimming lessons, competitions, but for their birthday party venues! We recently celebrated my son's birthday there and is literally stress free!!! They are very professional, handled everything related to the party: set up, schedule, checked on the guests, clean up! We were able to enjoy every moment! And guests were so impressed as well! read more

We've been so happy with Andrew Bolaños as our swim instructor for the past year plus. He works with our seven-year-old, and the transformation has been amazing, he's gone from a hesitant beginner to confidently swimming multiple strokes, all thanks to Andrew's patient and encouraging teaching style. He clearly has a gift for connecting with kids and making lessons something they look forward to. Five stars all around, highly recommend Mr. Andrew to any parent looking for a great swim teacher! read more

We've been so happy with Andrew Bolaños as our swim instructor for the past year plus. He works with our seven-year-old, and the transformation has been amazing -- he's gone from a hesitant beginner to confidently swimming multiple strokes, all thanks to Andrew's patient and encouraging teaching style. What stands out most is how much Andrew has helped our child's confidence grow, not just as a swimmer but in general. He clearly has a gift for connecting with kids and making lessons something they look forward to. Five stars all around -- highly recommend Andrew to any parent looking for a great swim teacher! read more

Waterworks Aquatics seems more geared toward children who are new to the water and need basic exposure. The online system is great but a little hard to use. I noticed that children with disabilities seemed to be handled well by staff. read more

Love this location, they have Excellent customer service front desk name Chloe Connor!!!!!! She helped me reschedule my kids lesson and showed me who are my kids swimming teachers when the system wasn't working correctly. read more

Noah's been our daughter's swim instructor for nearly a year now, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. He's incredibly patient, meets each child where they're at, and does a great job building both confidence and strong swimming technique. He always encourages his students to do their best while making lessons fun and engaging. Our daughter always enjoyed her lessons, and we've been amazed by how much she's learned. We highly recommend Noah to any family looking for a skilled and caring swim instructor! read more

Laly was a great help today! We needed help straightening out our schedule. Called for help and Laly got us all fixed up.

We've had such a great experience at this swim school. The staff is super professional but still makes it really fun for the kids. There are classes for all ages, so it feels like a great environment whether your child is just starting or already more advanced. My daughter feels comfortable here, and we've always felt welcomed and supported. There's so much for them to learn, and it's been an amazing experience overall. read more

Waterworks Aquatics Irvine - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Irvine, California

Leveled up today with Coach Josh! Waterworks has been great. Hard work and fun times. Waterworks was recommended by a friend with two amazing swimmers and the Regional Center. If you have a kiddo on the spectrum, they are awesomely accommodating. There is a coach for any of your preferences. We were lucky to match up with Josh pretty quickly. We have had some scheduling challenges but the recurring sessions make it easier. Everyone in the front desk and on the phone is super friendly, would definitely recommend! read more

Waterworks Aquatics Irvine - Matching tattoos with Coach Josh! - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Irvine, California

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Come up in the kitchen and pull up a chair because it's time for some REAL talk. When I tell you that the RIGHT coach can make ALL the difference, it really does makes ALL the difference. My kid struggles with timing and sequencing, skill sets that are kinda essential for swimming. Fam we were riding the struggle bus and had hit a wall when all of a sudden we were paired with Coach Mathew. It was like night and day. If you want your kiddo to thrive in the lanes, book lessons with Coach Mathew TODAY! He is a 10 out of 10 coach. Listen. Let me tell you something, I have a suspicion that Coach Mathew is the oldest to an army of siblings, because he just KNOWS how to work with, teach, and lead children. Not everyone KNOWS how to work with kiddos and he does it well. Not only is my kid making progress on different stroke forms, but she has gotten MANY Time Improvement Ribbons during competitions this year too. She went from timing ISSUES, to BREAKING her best time .. again and again! She went from not wanting to go to practice to asking for MORE practices! It is all thanks to Coach Mathew. He makes each practice fun and rewarding. He cares about what he does and has a passion for swimming. Coach Mathew has made this year our best year at Waterworks Aquatics in Irvine! If you want a solid coach, if you want to see your kid improve, if you want your kid to be engaged and have a positive experience do yourself a favor and book lessons with Coach Mathew. Don't get me wrong, all the coaches and staff are good, but Coach Mat is where it's at. read more

Waterworks Aquatics Irvine - High Fives because we are making progress! - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Irvine, California

It's way overdue but we want to provide the positive feedback about our birthday party at the Irvine location! It was such a nice experiences for all! Guests commented how attentive the staff were. How nice the whole setup was and how everything was seamless! Shout out to Laly and her team - Fay, Tim, Collin and Ryan!! She's so efficient and helpful! She and her team were there from the get go until the very end! We had a kid who had late pick up by the parent, they waited with him inside until the parent came. They made it so fun for the birthday kiddos! From floats, to games to the facility, and celebration at the party room! Everything flow so well. It made it easy for us parents! Thank you for everything! Special thank you to Nancy as well for staying on top of our party and communication throughout! read more

We held our daughter's birthday party here last year and loved it so much we came back! The entire experience was well-organized, the staff were beyond helpful, and the kids had a blast. Could not recommend it more! read more

We've been going to Waterworks for years, from basic swimming lessons to advanced lessons and swim club. The instructors are always friendly, thoughtful, and respectful. Caden in particular has been an amazing instructor, working with our son to vastly improve his form and diving skills. read more

Irvine Waterworks has been amazing for our family. My son started in the Parent & Me classes at 18 months with Tianna, and we've been with her ever since. When he was about 2.5, we transitioned him into private lessons, and Tianna has been incredible with his progression. Now at 4 years old, Luca can freestyle, backstroke, and is even learning breaststroke. There was a stretch between ages 3 and 3 1/2 where he stalled a bit in his growth, but Tianna never gave up. She stayed patient, consistent, and tried new techniques to help him find his rhythm again--and it worked. We recently went on vacation, and another family even commented on how confidently he swims--diving under the water without hesitation and effortlessly retrieving the little toys I'd toss for him. That moment made us realize just how far he's come. We're so grateful for Tianna's dedication and for the positive, supportive environment at Irvine Waterworks. Highly recommend! read more

Waterworks did really do the work! Were very happy we did our daughter's 6th birthday here. From setting up, hosting, games and cleaning up- they really did a great job! Shout out to Nancy, Laly, Tim, Willow and Jack and to the whole waterworks staff! Highly recommended! read more

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We've had such a wonderful experience with Roland. During our first lesson, they showed incredible patience and care, which made a huge difference for my daughter. Learning to swim can be intimidating, but he took the time to build trust and create a supportive environment where my daughter felt safe and encouraged. I also truly appreciate the thoughtful approach and personal attention from Lali, who helped us enroll for reoccurring private sessions. She was able to walk through what the program would look like, how she might progress and the different programs that she can be engaged in as she graduates in each level. Highly recommended for any parent to check out Waterworks! read more

Waterworks Aquatics Irvine - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Irvine, California

I signed up my daughter and she loves the classes. She is learning how to float and kick/swim back to the wall and climb out. We highly recommend Zahara. She is patient and a great instructor. read more

I've been taking my son to Waterworks for a few years now and we've had nothing but great experiences! The front desk staff is always so friendly and welcoming -- they greet us with smiles every time we walk in. The facilities are clean, well-maintained, and the pool is always heated to a perfectly comfortable temperature. I especially want to highlight Kylee, my son's instructor this past year. After moving on from parent-and-me classes to semi-private lessons, he's really thrived under her guidance. She's incredibly patient, positive, and truly tailors each lesson to his personality, comfort level, and skills. Thanks to her thoughtful approach, he's gone from refusing to put his head in the water to confidently doing rolls and backfloats all on his own! We're so grateful for the progress he's made and the confidence he's gained here. I highly recommend Waterworks to any parent looking for a nurturing and professional swim school -- and if you can, definitely try to book lessons with Kylee (though every instructor we've met has been wonderful!). read more

Laly was very helpful, courteous in helping me with lesson booking and managing freezes and cancellations. It is always a great experience when service team prioritizes service (like Laly did) over ticket closing. read more

Lolli and her team killed the party we just went to Literally still outside and my kids were safe and treated so well! Def recommend! The staff and lifeguards were also amazing! read more

So thankful for the team at waterworks aquatics. From the enthusiastic and helpful front desk crew (especially Asia!), to the well trained instructors, we've had nothing but a completely positive experience here. My 11 yo son started with some major water anxiety, but instructor Joshua worked patiently with him, developed his confidence and gave him the skills he needed to not only overcome his fear, but also actually feel comfortable and relaxed in the water. Roland worked with my 10 yo daughter and took an already enthusiastic student to another level. He celebrated with her and also gave her the tools to grow in her swimming. Kylee is also the best! Encouraging, but firm and I love the way she is intentional about communicating with parents to set goals and expectations. Five stars, A+, and thumbs up all around! read more

Coach Christine had coached my oldest son since he was 13. She knew how to pace their relationship from being strict and instilling a good attitude and stroke sense at a young age and later transitioned to being able to support him in times when he needed it when he hit a plateau. He is now 18 and able to get into mid major D1s /2/ but chose a wonderful D3 with lots of merit scholarship (which literally paid for all the lessons and more)! But more importantly, throughout the years my son had at times wanted to give up due to injuries, but Coach Christine helped correct his stroke so to prevent further shoulder injuries, and she was their to emotionally help him when he needed it. Not all kids may get this treatment, but one thing for sure is Coach Christine truly cares for all her kids and that's why she is invested in them and is there in rain or shine, weekdays or public holidays. She never slacks off and always tries her best to be flexible for the older kids who have other school and meet obligations... We still have a younger son who started even younger with her, and his IM is his strongest stroke thanks to Coach Christine, who has carefully corrected his stroke from a young age. He is not a strong kid, but because his strokes are very clean, he has a good chance against many older (even college) kids. The combination of Coach Christine and also a good swim team coach who does drills is how we felt helped our oldest son succeed and is able to continue in the NCAA. Thank you Waterworks and Coach Christine.! read more

We had a birthday party for our 9 year old daughter and it was amazing! Laly and the staff were so helpful and made the whole experience fantastic. They took care of everything, helping us load in and set up, managing the kids in the pool and playing games with them. Anytime I started thinking of the next thing to do, Laly was right there, already taking care of it. Super seamless party experience and 100% worth it! read more

Went to waterworks for both our kids. They learned to be watersafe. Specifically, we ended with coach Matthew V. Can't say enough good things about him! He's dedicated week to week, working on the individual details of each stroke. Invested in our child's improvement. Thank you! read more

This place is amazing! Staff and swim coaches are all super super nice and understanding. They have patience and personality to work with kids. They do provide all their attention to kids. Noah and Luann are amazing coaches . My daughters are always looking forward to come see their coaches. read more

We took our son to Waterworks swimming school from July 2025, During last 6 months,they changed 4 instructors. Management were extremely weak and non professional. They use to change and reschedule without calling and confirming.(just by email less than one day upfront) When I decided to cancel with them, I had hard time to receive my money. read more

1/ When an instructor decides to cancel a lesson, priority should be given to reschedule. Instead we are given a makeup class to try to schedule. Our instructor cancelled two weeks in a row and trying to schedule a make up at our available times is close to impossible. 2/ Bathrooms are dirty and smell. 3/ Instructor sometimes does not teach the full 20 minutes. Considering a private class is approximately $65 that is highly inconsiderate. 4/ High turnover of instructors. read more

Laly at the front desk was incredibly helpful and kind. She guided me through all the class options and made the whole process so easy. Really appreciated her support! read more

The front desk staff at Waterwork Irvine, Lady Laly is very helpful. She's great and really helpful. She helped my son sign up for class when he asked the manager for approval. She was great about keeping me in the loop until everything was finished. I'm grateful for her help. read more

Waterworks aquatics it is a great facility for little ones to start learning the fundamentals of swimming. We had to change our schedules often so we got to work with 2-3 different teachers and they all were nice. The front desk staff are always nice and welcoming as well. So why the one star review?! Because the facility itself is so outdated and gross. The shower area does not have the most basic amenities to shower your LOs without. It feels like this place has not got a makeover in over 25 years! The management/owners should have got this place redone during Covid! Eventhough teachers are awesome and sweet, I will be taking my LO to another facility that is 3 times more expensive than here, but at least they have the basic amenities in the showers! read more

I feel that I must write another review because of my son's amazing instructor, Kylee! My son is autistic, and Kylee is truly incredible. She's not only an excellent coach, but she can also calm my son better than I can as his mom--she has even more patience than I do! We feel so lucky to have met a teacher as loving and compassionate as Kylee. What she brings to my son is not just skills, but so much more care, support, and encouragement. Kylee, thank you so much! read more