We have used the Y for swimming lessons now for 2 years and overall, we really like it.
I did want to provide one bit of information though in hopes it will help other parents. We signed our son up for 2 weeks' worth of private swimming lessons this year because he had phased out of what was offered at our location.
Unfortunately, towards the end of the first week's lessons, he developed an ear infection, needed medication, and the doctor advised him not to swim for a week. The problem though was that we could not get the aquatics director at the Thousand Oaks location to call us back once this happened. We tried to call him multiple times to see if we could reschedule the lessons and left multiple messages. He never did call us back, so we ended up going to the front desk at the Thousand Oaks YMCA location, and someone at the desk did help us reschedule.
Perhaps you could let families know who to contact if an emergency occurs during the week of swim lessons and rescheduling is needed (just to make things smoother)?
There are a good amount of classes and student to "teacher/coach" ratio is low and we appreciate that. The coaches are friendly and speak to the students so they understand and not belittle. Our children have attended for several years and we continue to return because of the schedules, coaches and fees.
Everyone was extremely friendly.
However, I am a 70 year old woman learning how to swim, because my whole life I was afraid of water. My instructor Maddie was very polite, nice, friendly and patient with me. She was very professional.
I could use more lessons, but at $160.00 for 4 days gets very expensive.
We liked the organization and ease in registering. We were impressed with the friendliness and professionalism of all the staff, both front desk and swim instructors. We were delighted in the progress our grandchildren made in their swimming. We highly recommend the Thousand Oaks YMCA.
The lessons were excellent, my daughter learned well and had a lot of fun. The staff is super helpful and flexible and showed that they genuinely care.
Love the young ladies helping my son learn to swim. Juliana, has patience and took her time. We are scheduled for lessons again and I hoping to have her there.
Our kids really enjoy kid fit. We do wish there was a class for the younger age range who worked out like a PE setting. There seems to be a few 3-5 year olds who are interested in their older siblings kid fit class.
I love the variety of group class opportunities. I tried aqua tai chi, I never knew it even existed, but on my “try something new” summer goal, I signed up. Lynn is so kind and knowledgeable of each Tai chi move, I have found an excercise that brings so much happiness to my heart. I love my YMCA!!!! I tried a dance class yesterday at 7pm, I had so much fun!!!!
This facility has everything a person or family would ever need: free weights, pulley machines, bikes/steppers/treadmills, class rooms, a basketball court, a large swimming pool, racquet ball courts and tennis courts. The staff is decent to deal with and the place is very well maintained. You could not find a better gym/health club for the price or location.