I would not recommend Emler Swim School. I sent 3 of my grandkids there this summer & I did not…read morefeel like I got my monies worth. Seems like the instructors are more focused in getting the lessons over with as quickly as possible & waste so much time fixing/messing with kids' goggles! If the kids get 15 mins of instruction, that's a lot. Scheduling is difficult bc there aren't a lot of options. AND they false advertised about their promotions. I was told I'd get a 50.00 credit for referrals & a sibling discount, which I got neither!! I have been asking for a refund for these credits since we started & my credit card had been charged. They kept telling me someone would reach out to through email & that has been a lie! So disappointed in this business. Look for other swim schools! I also read that their instructors are not certified.

We have had an amazing experience with the staff and the lessons. Our children are loving the new…read moreschool and our elder child doesn't even speak of the previous school, like a duck to water after 2 lessons. The learning and teaching of both child and parent is phenomenal.

Audrie was great! Very caring and professional! Edison and Ada learned so much in just 6 lessons…read more Thank you!

Maddie is very knowledgeable and patient! We have enjoyed having her this summer and our son has…read morelearned many new skills.

We did 12 lessons with Nicole for our 3 year old this past spring. It is now summer and our…read moredaughter is swimming like a fish! We will be back for refresher lessons at the end of the summer. It was a great learning experience from a safety perspective AND a fun perspective. Nicole is a great teacher.

My daughter has had weekly lessons with Nicole for the past two years starting just after she…read moreturned two years old. I cannot say enough good things about her! My daughter loves her and is a confident swimmer because of her instruction. I appreciate how flexible she is with scheduling and that she is very communicative. People regularly comment on how strong of a swimmer my daughter is when we are visiting the pool and all the credit goes to Nicole!

We love SafeSplash! Our kiddo has made some amazing progress. We have tried other private lessons…read morein the past, but nothing ever made a true impact. Our daughter went from almost zero confidence in the pool to advanced swim skill level in a matter of a few months. This is with only one lesson a week. The coaches here are professional and knowledgeable. Coaches Daniel and Emma are awesome, but I'm sure the others are great as well! The other staff are super friendly and helpful. It's not just for kids,they do offer adults lessons as well. Highly recommend SafeSplash if you're looking to sign up at a swim school.

I am so disappointed in SafeSplash Swim School. I wish I could award two scores as the coach has…read morebeen very good, but "management" and the call center are cold & indifferent to customers. I enrolled 3 kids, and was hoping for a better experience. We had to miss a couple classes and the company only allows you to make one up. Additionally, it has to be done within two weeks. They have very few class offerings, 1 to be exact. I asked for another option and they wouldn't offer one. I asked if they could extend the makeup period by a week and they said no. I asked if they could be flexible and work with me and they said no. Again, no empathy. So I said I'd have to cancel, bc I can't be losing money if they are so rigid and they said ok and cancelled for me. Again, I just wanted them to be flexible so I wouldn't lose those lessons, but the call center's lack of empathy just convinced me that they're not a good organization to do business with. Be cautious especially if you think your child may have to miss a lesson or two along the way. They will not allow you many (if any) options to reschedule. You're better off finding a different company.

With amazing swim instructors that are with your little one every step of the way, it's no wonder…read morethis place is popular! I enrolled my now 1.5 year old into their swim program(she started when she maybe 8 months old?) just so she can be comfortable being in the water and know how to survive essentially and she loves it (for the most part haha) We go every once a week to bring more awareness to water and learn to be safe around any sort of body of water! Scheduling is super easy and the staff there is ALWAYS amazing and helpful! I enjoy seeing the usual people there always positive and joyful always! - shout out to Dylan, Julia, Isabella, Eduardo and Brooke for being Lily's usual rotation of instructors to keep things pretty consistent for her! We love Aqua Tots! I can only hope for one day that my son will cave in and join in on the fun of learning how to swim as well!

Super expensive, only 1 bathroom for lots of kids that need to go at end of lesson!…read moreIn 30' class, grandson got 4'15" of individualized instruction!! It is a rip off!!

Shiloh and her team of talented swim instructors are second to none. I had a chance to tour Vista…read moreSwim Academy and the facilities are as incredible as the atmosphere. I'd recommend their program to anyone with toddlers who need lessons. Thanks, Shiloh!

First lesson and my 4 year old was already swimming on his own. He was being a pain and she was…read morebeyond patient and kind. Can't recommend Vista Swim enough. He took lessons for 5 months somewhere else and didn't even come close to swimming on his own.

We have taking our daughter here for a year and we have really enjoyed it! She is progressing so…read morewell! We are also so happy to see such strong girls AND boys programs! Definitely recommend!

Love, love, love the Camp Active summer camp at Alamo Gymnastics! This is probably the most…read moreorganized and informative camp I've ever enrolled my kids in. My 9yo daughter went for 2 full weeks (8:00-4:00) and my 5yo son did 2 of their half-days (8:30-1:30). Both kids had a blast this summer! The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. My daughter takes gymnastics classes here, so this camp is just another great service that they offer. Rates are on par with other camps. Electronic devices are prohibited during this active camp, which I think is a great policy! Kids do not need to be plugged in everyday. I like how the kids are grouped by age and each week has a different theme (sports, space exploration, safari, etc.). They do a theme-related craft each day, which is cute. We get a kick out of them, even though some are geared toward a much younger age than my 9yo daughter - we just giggle at those and I tell her how cute she is. She rolls her eyes - it's a lot of fun. They get free play in the little gym from 8:00-8:45 before they break into their age groups. They take a couple of snack breaks (dry snacks provided) and a lunch (parent provides). They go back and forth between the big and little gyms throughout the day, and around pick-up time (4PM), they're usually watching a movie. Sign-in at drop-off and ID check and sign-out at pick-up. You can register week-by-week online. You can uncheck days during the week if you know you won't be sending them every day and only pay for the days they will attend. This worked great when we had a dental appointment scheduled during one of the days, so I only paid for 4 days that week. They have a flexible refund policy too. You can pay an extra $10/day if you need extended care from 4-6 PM. The coach will send you an email the week before camp to introduce themselves and provide camp-specific info. This is a great touch and really helpful for parents to stay informed of procedures and expectations. One tip for them: update your information form that parents fill out to remove the info about swimming, since it's no longer offered during the camp. Other than that, keep doing what you're doing!

TLDR: You're not going to find a better swim school than Blacktip in San Antonio…read more Blacktip stands out in the community, not just as a swim school, but as a beacon of quality and personalized care. We enrolled our 12-year-old son, who was okay at swimming, but showed some nervousness and trepidation in the water. With summer just around the corner and plenty of water-based fun in the forecast, we wanted him to glide through the water effortlessly and confidently, just like a blacktip shark. After exploring various options, Blacktip was the clear choice, especially suited for his age group. Encouraged by glowing reviews, we booked a trial lesson, and we were paired up with with Nolan, who has the keen insight and nurturing approach of a skilled swim coach. In just 30 minutes, Nolan assessed, coached, and elevated my son's swimming skills, making the lesson fun and engaging. He adapted the challenges to perfectly suit my son's abilities, transforming his tentative strokes into confident swimming. I was positively surprised to see that transformation in such a short period of time. After the lesson, we met Albert, the engaging and involved big kahuna, owner, leader, and instructor from Blacktip. He discussed our goals, shared insights from Nolan's assessment, and made signing up for additional lessons as smooth as swimming with the current. He even discussed what our goals were with the program, which impressed me a lot. This personalized attention is a rare find, in any business, and reflects Blacktip's dedication to each swimmer's success. To be clear: you just won't get that from any other school. I spoke with 5 swim schools, all nice enough on the phone -- but none that were interested in diverging from cookie-cutter approaches, except Blacktip. My son left the school buzzing with excitement about his progress and eager for his next lesson, a testament to the positive and supportive environment Blacktip provides. It was clear that children of all ages were thriving here, each benefiting from tailored instruction that meets them right at their level of proficiency. The facility itself is clean, well-organized, purpose-built, and perfectly designed for swim instruction, making it an ideal environment for learning and growth. Whether you're introducing your child to swimming or looking to enhance their aquatic skills, Blacktip Swim School is a fantastic choice, helping swimmers become as confident and graceful in the water as the blacktip shark.

Blacktip Swim School exemplifies professionalism! Every coach is patient, kind and not only to the…read morestudents but the adults as well. I would have no problem recommending this school to others, especially to beginners. The team goes above and beyond to make newcomers and/or beginners feel welcomed and comfortable. Just signed my granddaughter up for another two weeks. I love it here

My son was doing well with Zander, amazing instructor. I do have an issue with two female…read moreinstructors that just held my son, instead of teaching, the majority of his session. Not acceptable at all especially for private lessons. The cherry was a child that looked petrified the 15 mins, crapped the water right next to my son. They had to close the pool. I understand that happens but I was already upset paying private lessons without progressing, unless he was with Zander.

Trying out our trial class today and the first thing I noticed was how nice the waiting area is…read more There are so many seating areas which I appreciate! And also a big open window so you can watch your child. The lady in the front was very welcoming, the instructor seems to love what she does! Clean restrooms, clean dressing rooms & nice snack options in the front that you can buy. Also when the child is done with their lesson they can grab a lollipop! My daughter seems to have loved this class and said she would like to come back!

My husband and I have been here multiple times over the last three weeks to activate our…read morememberships from active & fit. Apparently the guy is never there. and apparently there's only one guy who runs the place during the day. They don't answer the phone. So when can I sign up?

The facility is perpetually filthy, but the real kicker is their "brilliant" renovation: they…read moreconverted the only actual restroom into a private office for a personal trainer. For a veteran dealing with chronic stomach issues, this isn't just an inconvenience--it's a health hazard. I've been forced to halt my workout mid-set and trek a block away to HEB just to find a toilet because the only two remaining stalls are combined with the showers. If someone is rinsing off, you're essentially locked out of a basic human necessity. Taking 20 minutes out of a paid membership time to use a grocery store bathroom is a joke. I've brought these concerns to the owners, but they clearly don't care about their members or accessibility. To top it off, you have to deal with the personal trainer Adam. He struts around like he owns the place, but he has the personality of a brick wall and couldn't manage a toll booth, let alone a fitness center. Save your money and your dignity--literally anywhere else would be an upgrade.