Goldfish Swim School - Grand Rapids

Michelle Phillips 2 months ago

So worth the money- the children learn so much in that 30 minute class. There is variety, friendly swim teachers, clean environment. My 20 month old granddaughter loves coming here every week. They are patient with the kids too. Highly recommend.

kaitlin weaver 4 months ago

I absolutely love this swim school! The staff is so kind, patient, and encouraging, and they make every lesson fun while still helping the kids build real confidence in the water. You can truly tell they care about each swimmer’s progress and safety. A special shoutout to Carianne — she is AMAZING! She has such a positive attitude, incredible patience, and a way of making every child feel comfortable and excited to learn. My favorite instructor by far! She goes above and beyond every lesson! Highly recommend this swim school to anyone looking for a supportive and wonderful environment for swimming lessons!

Marilyn L 5 months ago

We recently enrolled and our experience has been great! We were at the Y before and the pool was so cold that our 6 yr old hated going and couldn’t really focus because he was so cold! Goldfish, conversely, had a very warm pool. Also, like all parents, our schedules are all over the place and we haven’t had any issues rescheduling. If we miss a lesson I have just emailed and they fit our son into a class no problem. All the instructors are really good teachers and patient with kids. 10/10 recommend!

Murtaza Darugar 5 months ago

Goldfish on Cascade has been wonderful for our daughter’s confidence. The instructors are excellent, and the environment is very welcoming. However, one hurdle we’ve noticed is that the high temperature of the pool and interior makes it difficult for kids to transition to the much cooler temperatures of competitive or YMCA lap pools.

Morgan Williams 2 years ago

I’ve been going to Goldfish for 2 years with my sons and they both have made amazing progress with safety, being confident and comfortable. My 3 year old does a roll from back to belly, working on back stroke, and can swim 10ft solo! We love the later classes as working parents who want to participate. We go every Thursday at 7pm and change into pajamas after and they sleep so well! We love the year round stability of a weekly exercise/group activity. They listen so well to the instructors. My toddlers are obsessed and look forward to it every week! I started going when my first was 12m and my 2nd baby was 8m. They are now in junior 3 and mini 3! The bonding was so special to me and to them. Now I get to stay out of the water and watch them learn and play and participate. It’s literally been such a joy 🧡