Great small classes, friendly instructors and they use the extreme fitness pool which is small and…read morefriendly. Great choice if you are looking for 1:1 coaching for your kids

From the owner: At Swim Time we provide quality swim lessons to people of all ages in a safe environment: small…read moreclass size, well-trained instructors, warm salt water, Red Cross Programs and Make-up classes

i would never refer anyone to Swim Zone in Whitby after the bad experience my family had. The…read moreinstructor left my 2 1/2 year old daughter alone while tending to another child. Her back was facing my daughter and then what you know...my daughter slipped into the water. some one else had to jump in to pull her out. The thing that stuck to me most is how the owners and staff dealt with the situation like it was no big deal and tried to turn the matter to my family like it was some how our fault...no solution, no suggestions for additional training for the instructor, no compensation...not accommodating at all...it was like we were a bother..so we pulled out and went to pickering instead...

After being frustrated by the chaos and large swimming groups at the Whitby Rec. Ctr, we were…read morecurious to try Swim Zone. To say we're thrilled with Swim Zone is an understatement. The largest group our son has been part of is 3 students to one teacher. Often, there are only two students per teacher. They remember our son's name and are excellent coaches. The pool and facilities are clean and the staff are wonderful. I would recommend Swim Zone to any parent looking for superior swimming lessons in a clean and positive environment.

Our son has attended Northstar for Toddler, Pre Casa and now Casa. He loves it, and we have seen…read moresuch progress with his learning and social skills. The building is wonderful, the teachers & curriculum are excellent and our kiddo is happy.

From the owner: We incorporate the Montessori approach within our swimming lessons. Our swim school specializes in…read moreswimming lessons for kids and adults. Our all-season, heated, salt-water swimming pool is beautifully surrounded in a solarium-type enclosure, and a spacious, rubber surface decking all around the 18 x 50ft pool. We are currently accepting students for the waitlist and hiring for swim instructors ready and able. Contact us today!

We went for our first swim class for my littles. The facility, although still work in progress, is…read morequite nice. You have a wonderful viewing area both inside and outside the pool area. The lockers are communal but huge. The coaches and staff are very invested in your satisfaction and showed a lot of care to the littles. I do not like the communal showers but unfortunately the facility prefers rinses over full showers after class, which is unusual. Looking forward to seeing how the classes develop further.

It's the best quality you will get for swim classes in GTA!…read more I had lots of parents highly refer me to try this place, some even suck up the cost of hwy 407 to bring their kids here, which to me says a lot!! This company started in their parents backyard pool, upgraded to a shared motel pool and now finally has opened up a beautiful space of heir own in Box Groove plaza. I love how genuine everyone that works here is, they all truly care about your kid and they are not a number. My kid is fearful and they really give him such patience. Basic level starts with ratio of 1:3 but he's the only kid and they still run the class! Instructors are in blue rash guards and there's 2 pool supervisors that float between groups in Orange, so sometimes like twice throughout each class my kid has two instructors all to himself. Clean viewing area for parents to watch their kids, small children's play area for the kids waiting. Two tv's playing sports or cp24, lots of plaza parking. Only bad part is- Showers sometimes get "reserved" by parents leaving their bags there which they shouldn't be or people wearing dirty/wet boots into viewing area despite signage.

Update to my previous review. This place is nothing less than a 5 . The staff here have been…read moreextremely helpful and truly care about the progress of your children. First time with Russell Aquatics and we are off to a good start. My child has swam before through the Markham Community Center programs but he requires a program with a ratio that provides more one on one training. At Russell Aquatics, students in the Pre School 1-2 program have a 3:1 ratio. This is extremely beneficial when your child needs more attention which mine does. Even before we entered the facility the staff were already helping us with our first obstacle, a crying four year old. They came out to comfort him which in turn provided me with comfort. I will continue to update this post as my family continues to visit Russell Aquatics!

So i have a toddler, more like 3 going on 13, lol. I've been telling myself for the longest to put…read morehim in swim but I was having such a hard time finding the right place. Someone told me about Aqua Tots so check out the website completed and inquiry. I recieved a call back from the own at the Buffalo location who spoke with me for a while allowing me to ask all sorts of questions then offered me and family to come in for a free trial session. My lil guy loved it and we signed up that day !! So what do we love ? 1) We love that staff are welcoming, positive and patient !! They know my lil guy's name, they make him feel comfortable especially when learning new things. He looks foward to coming every week. 2) I love flexability of the schedule. They are open 6 days a week with various times available. Also, you can easily schedule a make up session. 3) They give feedback with sugguestions to practice at home right after the lesson. And parents of toddler age and up dont get in the pool with kid. There is a huge viewing area where you can watch the entire swim lesson and you child can see you as well. 4) You pay monthly and you can how many days a week you child goes. You even have the ability pause your membership if needed. 5) small classes only 4 kids per class. Overall,I could honestly go on and on about this place. My family loves it, my son is safe and learning a great skill. Check it out !!!

I have been bringing my 11 months old here since he was 7 months and I have to say we love it!…read moreEverything runs smoothly and right on time. Most of the teachers are great with the kids, but we love Ms. Leah!

Amazing place, very happy and friendly staff that are always welcoming, an insane amount of…read moreamenities and they just keep adding more. If you have kids this place is a no brainer for my family of four it is cheaper then part time daycare for 1 of my kids. There are so many classes and all of them have trainers that make the classes fun and inclusive to all abilities and training levels. The gym is huge with tons of equipment and it is the only gym where equipment is ever fixed or replaced quickly and efficiently not that machines go down very often. Everyone is just so happy here and who can blame them it feels like a luxury country club and the outdoor space in the summer feels more like your on a beach resort. The whole place is always clean and well maintained. If you are thinking about booking a tour, do it. It is worth every penny.

ifetime review The…read moreWORST customer service I have EVER experienced... I'm not a member but you would think the front desk staff, Menka would treat me fairly, with decency and respect. I have been purchasing smoothies at the Lifetime Ajax location for YEARS, not everyday but on the odd occasion... mind you their smoothies are hella expensive but sooo good, so I don't mind to splurge as a paying customer. As of recently I've been repeatedly harassed, taunted and embarrassed by Menka (the front staff) in front of members of the club. Menka gets to pick and choose when I can and can't enter the facility... EVEN after I have spoken to numerous managers who have expressed that YES, though I am not a member I can still enter the facility for a snack at the Life cafe or even a spa treatment. Yesterday, I was accused of being aggressive and angry. Characterized as a hostile, ill-tempered individual in front of many members. Why would I be aggressive and angry when I've been told on numerous occasions that I'm allowed to be here? As a black women to be told your being aggressive and angry when you are simply trying to get clarification on a policy is a harmful, persuasive stereotype. Like everyone else I am entitled to express my concerns in a respectful manner and recognize that treating people with respect, dignity and understanding is the best way to get your point across. I cannot believe they have individuals representing their company and talking to potential members or ANYONE like that! I would hope she would want to deescalate the situation instead of making it worse with the false accusations and name calling, especially while she is STILL working on the floor. I have over 20+ years in customer service and I'm very aware of how to de-escalate customer issues. I too work in the yoga/fitness industry as well as the financial sector and so I am very knowledgable of how to speak to others. She needs major training to alter her bias behaviour, remarks and how to promote inclusivity, so that she can represent the company at their high standards OR find someone else who doesn't have a chip on their shoulder over a smoothie and who can manage the front desk engagement. If I could give NO star, I would honestly speaking, but during my visits, Linda and Ryan have made a powerful impact on my experience. I do want to thank them for their generosity and for coming over to console me when I was tearful, and emotionally exhausted from repeatedly explaining myself. I know where I am welcomed, and I am not welcomed at Life Time even if it's as small and insignificant as a smoothie, how she treats people at the front says a lot. When asked for an apology, Menka stated" I'm sorry YOU feel I was rude. That wasn't my intention." That's who they have working the front desk. That's the apology given, after she verbally assaulted me and embarrassed me in front of members. Unbelievable