As working parents, we love how there is coverage for all the weird school schedules: half days (check), random teacher prep days (check), even school vacation week coverage (CHECK!). We love that it fits with our schedule!! Our kid also loves the extra time to play with friends and bond with the YMCA staff.
My instructor Adam is the reason I continue my lessons at the Waltham Y.
He is a patient and skillful instructor. I believe he is committed to getting us to be safe and confident in the water .
I had classes with many instructors at YMCA Waltham, Adam is the best so far. I like his way of teaching and I had a lot of progress.
When I take this class for the first time, my score was around 0-2. It all depends on the instructor.
I would recommend new instructors train with senior instructors and co-instruct sessions, so new instructors can also learn how to teach properly which benefit the learner as well as the program.
We love how organized the Waltham Y is with their lessons! Very clear sorting of kids into groups, and good flow. My kids are at levels 3 & 4. They feel confident and supported here. Thank you :)
I like the community feel of classes at the Y. The teachers are very hit or miss. Some are great and every engaging, others seem to put little effort in.
The teachers make it fun and got my daughter very comfortable with the water very quickly. I wish they would use fewer floaties as she needs to try to swim on her own now.
Adult Swim class with Adam has been great. He is obviously a very seasoned teacher and it shows.
I like the option of an afternoon class at 2pm. I couldn’t make a morning or evening class so this is perfect.
Would be nice to have a couple more free lanes during the day for practice.