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Waterworks Aquatics Highlands Ranch
8980 Barrons Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129, United States
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Ke
Review №1

This is my grandsons second swim lesson. See how it goes. Best to park on side of building have walkway into bldg from side. They do have parking available on side for about 4 cars. His instructor is Phil seems very nice.

Me
Review №2

Anna is by far the best instructor. Shes so fun, bubbly and works so good keeping my son Noah motivated. Id recommend her with a 10 stars 🌟. Shes a blessing in my sons learning of swimming and hes 3. Thanks Anna, you rock

Pa
Review №3

Visited my nephew from out of town this week and he and mom couldnt stop talking about how much hes learning, all the fun hes having with his new instructor, Anna.

Je
Review №4

We love Waterworks Aquatics. My kids are learning quickly how to be safe and comfortable in the water here. Anna helped my daughter get over her fear of deep water in just one session!

Fr
Review №5

We were just in for a make up class, but you wouldnt have guessed it from the professionalism and special attention we received from Tara at Highlands ranch. Both grandkids left the lesson smiling. Highly recommend you book with Tara in the future for make ups or regular classes.

Da
Review №6

We have been taking swim lessons here for the last month. My three year old daughter Jocelyn is learning a lot. She thoroughly enjoys her instructor Katie. Katie is kind, yet firm- the perfect temperament for teaching swimming. The facility is very clean. The instructors wear a mask and a plastic face shield. It feels very safe during these strange times.

de
Review №7

Very good swimming place… very good teachers.

Da
Review №8

We are very happy with the fantastic swim lessons for our daughter with teacher Anna!

Li
Review №9

My family absolutely loves Waterworks Aquatics. My husband takes my youngest daughter to attend lessons here and she truly looks forward to it! Our instructor, Madison, is very kind and optimistic when it comes to my daughters progress and lessons, and the staff goes above and beyond to assist us at all times. The only thing would be that the facility as far as bathrooms and whatnot aren’t as clean, but overall I would definitely recommend Waterworks to any other family.

Kr
Review №10

I was disappointed with my experience at Waterworks. I dont blame this entirely on this location. Our first teacher no-showed the first two lessons so I switched teachers. I also was annoyed that teachers could cancel up to an hour before the lesson and had that happen with another teacher- but I didnt see the notice until after I had arrived. So kids left crying- again.The instruction was fine and I did see my kids make progress. They enjoyed most of the teachers we tried. Overall, it was an OK experience but the online system is incredibly frustrating and your classes can get lost if canceled so you have to be very aware of your package details. Ill try somewhere else next time though.

J
Review №11

This place is the WORST!! We decided to have my daughter (3) and her friend (2.5) take swim lessons together. On the first lesson, the teacher placed my daughter on the ledge in the pool while she swam with the swim buddy. The teacher had her back completely turned to my daughter. My daughter moved too far over on the ledge and fell off into the water. The teacher had no idea. As I’m reaching over the pool to grab my daughter out, yelling at the teacher, she finally turns around and scoops her out of the water back onto the ledge. Luckily my daughter didn’t sink like an anchor but that could’ve ended very badly. That alone should’ve been a big enough warning to never return. Instead, I decided to go home and talk over what happened with my husband who didn’t come to the lesson with us. Before we could make up our mind about the next lesson, it was canceled. I figured this was a sign so I called to get a refund for the two classes I had already purchased and didn’t use. The woman told me that because I didn’t say at my first lesson before we left the building that we wouldn’t be returning, that a refund wasn’t possible. Instead they offered to switch teachers. I wish I could tell you how this new teacher is but every class with her has been canceled and we have yet to be able to get in since that first class. Not only that but they canceled one of the classes an hour before we were to arrive. The topping on the cake was that they recently canceled all classes I had scheduled on my account because I wouldn’t purchase additional lessons. Mind you, I still have those two classes remaining. They told me that because the classes got canceled (their doing, not mine) they are now considered make up classes and can’t be scheduled more then a week in advance. However, ‘paid’ classes can which means it’ll be impossible to get my kid in with her swim buddy. This place has been a nightmare from day 1. Stay away!!!!!UPDATE: I feel like you guys are just messing with us now! We are already here at swim lessons, 8:30am lessons start at 8:40, and we JUST NOW receive a text saying the lessons are canceled. You guys are a joke!!!!

Re
Review №12

Weve had a great experience here. Weve been coming here since my little one was a baby, progressed through three levels of Parent and Me classes, and then moved on to private lessons around age 2. At 3.5, my little one can confidently swim freestyle (with rollover breathing) and backstroke the whole length of the pool and is working on learning breaststroke. Worth every penny!

Ga
Review №13

My family has been with Waterworks Aquatics for 9 years in 2 different states. My kids are great swimmers because of the amazing instructors and the consistent training that they receive. Waterworks offers competitions and swim levels, which have made my little swimmers even better at each of the swim styles that they have learned by setting and achieving goals.

Co
Review №14

My daughter has enjoyed learning to swim from the talented staff at Waterworks. The encouragement she recieves and skilled lessons are her favorite actuvity. Being little, safety around water is so important and they teach not only to swim but how to survive if she found herself in a situation where she felt tired. These lessons are invaluable!

He
Review №15

We have been taking our kids, now 5 and 8, to Waterworks for at least three years now and have had very good experiences with all of the teachers and have watched our girls increase their confidence in the water and make excellent progress with their swimming skills. Our oldest daughter currently has Ilo for an instructor for the last three months and has had a very good experience working with her - she is very patient, knows how to reach her well, and does a great job at making the lessons fun.

C
Review №16

I enrolled my two grandchildren to Waterworks in November of 2019. At ages 8 and 11, they could not swim at all, but were convinced they could swim, and were careless and dangerous around a pool! They adored Lindsay, and learned quickly, progressing from 0 to 9 in just a few short months! We had Ilo for a while where they improved to level 10, and now we have Dalton, who is fine tuning them to prepare for level 11. We have far surpassed our initial goal of being basically safe in the water, they enjoy it so much we continued the lessons, and with the pandemic its really the only real exercise they get!I can swim, I took lessons as a child, and i find the Waterworks methods to be superior to the old ways! I have learned a lot myself just observing! The instructors are observant, patient and firm, and they are also fun and friendly! I couldnt ask for a better experience!

El
Review №17

Very good place. Its very clean. They are also doing a great job of following the Covid-19 mandates to ensure everyones safety.

Ol
Review №18

Weve been going to WWA for a few years now, after being at two other swim facilities for some time. Waterworks Aquatics is AMAZING! My son was able to progress from level 3 to confident swimmer in a matter of a couple of months!! Now he is 8 y o at level 11, confident swimmer, working on his times and polishing his swimming and diving techniques. A special shout out to Ms. Emma who regularly helps get my son back into the groove after being away for sickness for few weeks – due to his weaker immune system.I have been impressed with how well Emma interacts with my kid and the other children she teaches. I love how she is flexible with the ever-changing moods and wants of theirs when they are hesitant or not so cooperative for different reasons. Emma is very organized, enthusiastic, she easily engages him and encourages him to push his limits. My son responds to her coaching and progresses so well! Emma is very open with communication and consistently offers feedback and suggestions. We are very grateful parents. Thank you, Emma and WWA!

Sa
Review №19

They have been absolutely fantastic. Within 2 sessions my 4 yr was swimming independently underwater where she was so scared before. And they have been great with taking it at my 2yr pace. Everyone is very nice and you can tell they enjoy what they do. It’s a great experience from start to finish with the lifeguard play pool while they wait to the snacks and treasure box after!

Sa
Review №20

I honestly cannot say enough amazing things about Waterworks and our favorite teacher Miss. Michelle! My son has been taking lessons with her since he was 2 years old and is now and level 8 swimmer. He competes each month in the extremely fun and well organized swim competitions. I would have never guessed when we started lessons 4 years ago he would be the incredible swimmer he is today and we have Michelle to thank for this! I tell everyone who asks me about swim lessons about Waterworks! We have also had two swim birthday party’s here and they are the BEST!

Al
Review №21

I started my 20month old daughter a month ago and the progress I have seen is outstanding. My daughter would scream the whole lesson and then we met Melissa! The way she works with my toddler so well and patiently is amazing. She has made swimming fun and exciting for her now! I would highly recommend Melissa!

RA
Review №22

The teaching techniques are not safe. The manual manipulations are done by undertrained individuals. I’ve been coaching swimming for 13 years and have a degree in Kinesiology. This isn’t a safe way to learn to swim.

Ma
Review №23

We were at Waterworks this summer and are now taking lessons in the Fall. Very happy with progress. My 5 year old is learning the right form. Exceptional instructors. Currently have Adam for our lessons. He is so patient and knowledgeable. Most importantly kiddos have fun and want to attend lessons. Love the heated water and the play area pool for before and after lessons. Highly recommend !

Rh
Review №24

As an adult swim student my goal was to swim the length of the 25 yard pool without stopping and thanks to Adam I achieved my goal! He was helpful, encouraging and had a positive attitude. The pool is clean, bright and spacious. Whenever I had an issue administration was always helpful. Lessons are expensive but well worth it. Thank you Adam for helping me achieve my goal.

Ju
Review №25

Waterworks provides the best swim instruction experience weve ever had. Our girls thrive under every instructor weve worked with, including Justin and Andrew. The pool is always warm, the facilities are always clean, and Cassandra and the rest of the staff always resolve any issues we have promptly.

vi
Review №26

I had my sons birthday party here. It was awesome!! The staff was very friendly and helpful. All the kids had a great time. It was organized and they had lots of toys and games to play. I loved that you get the entire pool to yourselves. Amazing time was had by all!!

Je
Review №27

Although there are some bumps in the road with staffing, overall Waterworks seems to provide a good product when it comes to the swim lessons themselves and we are happy with the progress our kids have made. I am hoping they can become adequately staffed so we don’t continue to have an issue with lessons being cancelled and the play pool being closed.

Be
Review №28

We had our 4 year old daughter in swim lessons at another facility since she was 6 months old and she wasnt progressing at all. She hated putting her face in the water. We recently switched to Water Works, and she has made more progress in 8 classes than in the 3.5 years of prior lessons!! Her instructor, Jamie, is amazing!! She is so patient, calm, and comforting and our daughter LOVES her lessons now! Jamies laid back personality is exactly what our daughter needed to really get comfortable in the water. Our daughter is excited about going underwater and looks forward to class every week!! We love Jamie and are so happy we found Water Works!

Si
Review №29

Finally my child learns to swim! We have tried other facilities and felt like we wasted our money until we found Waterworks Aquatics. We are so pleased with how quickly our children have advanced in learning. Adam has done a great job connecting with our daughter. He always has a smile on his face and has made this a fun and safe place for her to learn. Chance teaches our son and is supportive and kind. He is very patient with our sons fears and needs. I have had plenty of time to watch all of the instructors and can say that each one gives the care and patience you would want for your child. Another benefit is the pools temperature that makes for a comfortable learning experience. I highly recommend!

Pr
Review №30

We absolutely love Waterworks Aquatics and would recommend it for any kind of swimming needs.The facility itself is fantastic. It is spacious and very well maintained. Bathrooms and showers are clean. Front office and its staff is very welcoming.But the biggest thing to love about this place is the coaches they have. We originally went to Waterworks for adult swimming lessons for me and my wife. It has been our long time wish to learn basic swimming. Something both of us couldn’t do in our childhood. We tried two different places before coming to Waterworks and these places did not work out for different reasons. But at Waterworks, we just hit it from day one and got really good feeling that we might have found right learning place for us. Then we met coach Adam. He is a rock star! Learning with him has been an amazing experience. He really is passionate about swimming and teaching at the same time. He really understands the challenges and does a great job of working with his students to overcome them. He is a great motivator. We would have given up once again if it were not because of him and now we are on our way to be able to actually swim.We also enrolled our daughter for semi-private lessons to improve her swim strokes. She has been learning with Coach Rachel and we could not be more pleased. She also has done a great job of tweaking her technique while continuing to push her. We she remarkable improvement in her form and her timing.If you are looking for great place for any kind of swimming coaching for kids and adults alike, we would strongly recommend Waterworks. You won’t go wrong with it.

Me
Review №31

We love waterworks. Our 2.5 year old has been coming for close to a year and loves his lessons. We are in parent and me classes and have enjoyed them. They focus a lot on safety techniques and make the lessons fun. The facility is nice and clean and the water is very warm which helps with little ones.

Al
Review №32

Wonderful teaching experiences, my kids loved it. Their system of using make up classes and scheduling is horrible and we ended up losing several classes that we had already paid for. The quality of lessons isn’t worth the headache of dealing with their system or policies. Walk away.

Ho
Review №33

My 6 year old son has been swimming competitively for 2 summers now. He clearly has a love for the sport, but it was not until he met his swim instructor, Adam at Waterworks, that his ability and passion to improve himself really became apparent. Swim lesson days with Adam are my sons favorite day of the week. He swims on summer swim team five days a week in the morning, but his afternoon swim lesson with Adam are his absolute favorite. It doesnt matter how exhausted he is, or what other fun options he might have, swim lessons at Waterworks are always the top of his list! Aside from being an awesome person, Adam is fun, motivating, and amazing with kids. My child never leaves a lesson without a smile on his face! We are super thankful for the results we have seen since starting lessons with Adam and that our son has a fabulous swim mentor!

Ja
Review №34

Waterworks has been great for my 4 and a 1/2 year old daughter! She has made so much progress in such a short time. The office staff has been great to work with and the instructors really know how to build confidence in their swimmers. Mr. Kyle has also been wonderful for my daughter. Each instructor takes time to tell the parents after the lesson about what they worked on, what went well, and what they will work on for next time. Another plus is that if you need to cancel a lesson, they will let you reschedule! We were at another swim lesson place, and make-ups were not possible, which then it was like throwing money down the drain...or swimming pool...Anyway, Waterworks has been exceptional in teaching my daughter life skills for swimming and creating a love for being in the water!

An
Review №35

There are great swimming instructors at Waterworks! My daughter started swimming with Adam about three weeks ago. She looks forward to her swimming lessons and is thrilled to be learning new techniques with Adam! Adams patience, experience and positive attitude make him a very valuable asset to your team! 👍👍

Je
Review №36

Staff is polite and knowledgeable. They take the time to take you on a tour. Very clean facility.Wanted to edit my review. The facility is nice and clean. The instructors working with my son changed a lot towards the end. In one instance the instructor was no longer working at the facility. However, when I called to make arrangements for a different day/time/instructor they gave me the option of the instructor they said was no longer working there.

Me
Review №37

We love waterworks! Amy is an incredible instructor - very patient and warm, and such a great teacher. My 4 year old has been taking lessons here for about a year and has improved greatly. The only downside is that it is more expensive than other places, but Ive felt that the cost is justified.

Ti
Review №38

My daughters and I LOVE it here! The pool is warm, nice locker rooms, great instructors, comfortable for parents, and the best part is that kids have time to play in the pool either before or after their lesson.

Ma
Review №39

The quality of the instruction here far surpasses that of other facilities in the HR/Lone Tree/Parker area. Adam does an excellent job with extremely precise and also patient instruction, plus with mentoring young swimmers. He is an incredible teacher on all levels. Thank you for such a great experience!

Co
Review №40

Our overall experience at Waterworks has been a great one! I have to give credit to my daughters instructor, Adam - he is a rockstar! Adam is enthusiastic, funny, patient, and also an outstanding technique instructor. He is passionate about swimming, teaching, and cares about his students. He takes the time to give his students constructive feedback, praise, and correction. Thanks to Adam, my daughter is now an excellent swimmer!

Da
Review №41

Andrew is the best person to see for help! He provides a great experience. He is very knowledgeable and friendly.

Ja
Review №42

Wonderful place! We have two children (6 yr girl & 3 yr boy) enrolled for classes; both with Ms. Anna. We had tried swim lessons at the rec center in the past for our 6 yr old, and they were cheaper, but you got what you paid for, and she made no progress. At Waterworks, we got what we paid for, because she literally learned how to swim over the summer with the help of Ms. Anna! All the instructors there are great with the kids, but our kids especially take to Ms. Annas kind and nurturing way of teaching. Highly recommend Waterworks!

sh
Review №43

My family enjoys bringing our children to Waterworks. Our children take semi-private lessons with Adam and they have progressed faster with him than from any other lessons at other locations. His playful personality and kind demeanor make swim lessons a fun experience and most importantly he communicates proper swimming technique in a way that my children can quickly follow. They continue to look forward to their swim lessons at Waterworks.

Ju
Review №44

After years of wasted time and money with the competition my granddaughter can actually swim 25 yards by herself! There is literally nothing negative to say its so worth the extra money we spend because she loves it and its warm. The little pool b4 or after lessons is amazing and the tropical air is a nice win compared to her freezing everywhere else. Highly recommend we do the semi private lessons 1x a week. Stellar teachers and facility plus they offer competition i think every few months. The way they teach them is unmatched. They do need some help with some staff. I encourage WaterWorks to hire older experienced people to run the front. The sign up process to keep your child w/ the same teacher is frustrating. It should not be this hard. Still would not go anywhere else.

La
Review №45

My kids love these lessons and look fwd to them every week. The pool is warm and everything is very clean. The front desk staff are very helpful and friendly. Our instructor, Amy is incredibly patient, kind and an awesome teacher!

Zo
Review №46

Went here for a P.E. class. Was fun.

Mi
Review №47

We have had our son in swimming lessons on and off for 1.5 years at other places with no luck. Today, day one of our lessons at Waterworks, and not only did Alex get him to put his face in but he had him go completely under the water numerous times! The best part was he enjoyed it too! We are so thankful to have found Waterworks and are so grateful for Alex and how well he worked with our son today!! And a huge plus, the office staff, especially Tavia is incredible! Kind and knowledgeable and the space is very clean and family/kiddo friendly. We cant wait to keep swimming here!

M
Review №48

This is an exceptional facility to learn to swim. The prices are higher than other facilities, but they reflect the quality services. Lessons are only private or semi-private, and because of this required constant attention, my kids have learned to swim much faster than they had at any previous rec center. The pools are warm (and so is the air), kids can swim for fun for 20 minutes before and after each lesson, the instructors are knowledgeable (Samantha and Chance have been great!), the instructors keep me informed of what my child is working on and whats next, the recreational swim meets have been a non-competitive way for the kids to enhance their knowledge of the sport, and lessons can be cancelled and rescheduled only up to two hours beforehand! The call center can be challenging sometimes, but Ive always gotten through and received what I needed. This is a great place to learn to swim.

Ji
Review №49

My son has been coming here for well over a year and continues to improve and have fun. He attended another swim school and his progress was slow (and painful to watch). Switching to Waterworks Aquatics was a great decision. My son improved immensely in his first lesson which also boosted his confidence. I send a special shout-out to his instructor Alex who is awesome at keeping my very energetic and talkative child focused and on task (not an easy task - hes 8). Not only had he helped my son correct the bad habits he was taught, he has taught him freestyle, breast stroke, backstroke, and working on the butterfly.

Je
Review №50

My twins have attended private swim lessons here, since they were 1 year old. Now, they are 4! Both instructors, Madison and Emma have helped my kids excel. Now, they feel comfortable swimming on there own. The instructors meet your kids were they are and push when needed.

Al
Review №51

Amazing! Weve had Bryan, Anna, Aleks, and Alan as instructors over our 2.5 years at waterworks and weve absolutely LOVED them all! Our 6 year old thrives there and loves his lessons and the monthly competitions. Well never take lessons anywhere else!

Sa
Review №52

My son looks forward to his lessons each time. He has already moved up two levels! Adam is a fantastic instructor and a great role model for Logan. We will definitely continue to come here.

Ni
Review №53

First private lessons was amazing. We got to choose our teacher which doesnt happen anywhere else. One on one is fantastic and by the end of the first lesson my five year old was moving a small distance through the water unassisted. The bathing suit dryers are amazing. Where were these when I was growing up? They have a unisex bathroom/locker room which means both mom and dad can wrangle the kids together. The parent and me (with my one-year old) was great and really pushed the kids and parents to try new skills. Plan on going back all summer!

Ki
Review №54

We have had a great experience at Waterworks Aquatics in Highlands Ranch.  Emma is AWESOME!  She is an exceptional instructor who has inspired our two kids to love swimming.

Je
Review №55

We have had a really positive experience here overall. Currently one child has Tanya as a teacher and we cannot say enough great things about her. She has taught our child to swim and helped improve her overall confidence. She is a phenomenal teacher. Another child has Aleks and he has been great at teaching technical aspects. He has really helped fine tune the problem areas of the strokes. We’ve had positive experiences with those two teachers. Sometime scheduling is difficult but once scheduled we are happy with our lessons with Tanya and Aleks.

Sh
Review №56

Spoke to Nico on the phone for help with scheduling and he took all the work and stress out of scheduling 2 boys 3 times/week with consistent coaches, and explaining the whole cancellation/freezing process. He was patient and kind and so willing to help.

Je
Review №57

My 2 kids (7 and 11) did 12 semi-private lessons. After working with a few instructors we found Adam and my kids loved working with him. Both kids are competitive swimmers and just needed fine tuning and Adam was both fun and helped both of them with dives, strokes, and turns. 5 stars for Adam! I take away a star because we had to work with the administration frequently as our schedule seemed to change every week (our fault) and while the customer service was excellent, they seem to still be working out how to manage Highlands Ranch location with the central call center and headquarters in CA. We were scheduled a few times in CA somehow. We thought we were scheduled for a dive and turn clinic but somehow didnt make the roster...All issues were fixed as soon as we figured it out. Great facility, really nice people.

Er
Review №58

We have only been at Waterworks for a few weeks and our 5 yr old daughter loves it. She actually asks to go to swim lessons whereas in the past (when we went somewhere else) she would cry when we mentioned having swim lessons. Anna is our primary teacher and she is awesome! She is very patient and skilled at getting our daughter to get her face and ears wet and motivates our daughter to work on techniques to get to the next level. During one lesson our daughter started crying because she was scared and Anna did an excellent job of calming her and reassuring our daughter that she was safe and could reach her goal. We have worked with a couple of other instructors too (i.e. Emma and Madison) and they were great too. We look forward to many more lessons with the great staff at Waterworks. Thanks again Anna for helping our daughter overcome some of her fears with a kind, patient and professional approach.

Jo
Review №59

Our 4 yro daughter has been going to Waterworks Highlands Ranch for a 7 months. From our 1st free trial class we loved the facility - its clean, the pools are nice & warm and the staff is friendly. We also REALLY appreciate the flexibility in scheduling and the allowance for make ups. The best part is our instructor - Rachel M. She is friendly and fun, but firm with my easily distracted daughter. My daughter absolutely adores her, and in less than 5 months my then 3 yro was swimming free style unassisted. I highly recommend Waterworks and Rachel M!

Ma
Review №60

We love waterworks. Great instructors and flexible scheduling. Nice warm water .

Ka
Review №61

A well run facility, it doesnt feel stuffy like most indoor pools and its always clean. The staff is friendly too!

Sh
Review №62

We have Adam as our instructor and he is a phenomenal instructor and exceptionally patient with both my kids.All the staff are extremely helpful.

Da
Review №63

We are so pleased with the excellent teachers at Waterworks. The classes are expensive, no doubt, but they are a better value than we have experienced at other local swim schools. My kids learned to swim quickly at Waterworks.

Ma
Review №64

Its so difficult to share this but only because we dont share well :) Adam has been an amazing instructor to our kiddos! When we started lessons with Adam, my son (8) was not very interested swim but explained how important it is. NOW he has truly developed a love for swim! He has started stroke clinics and always asks when he gets to swim?! Our daughter (5) was not having the best experiences but Adam has turned that around. She is a stubborn one but Adam is patient yet firm with her and we are seeing great progress. You wont be sorry if you go have a lesson with him!!!!

Am
Review №65

My son progressed much faster here than other similar places we tried. The instructors are professional and knowledgeable, and their office staff is super friendly and helpful!

tu
Review №66

I’m giving 2 star only for the instructors otherwise will be 1. Front desk won’t responds properly. They keep on change the rules. Had very bad experience with them.

Ja
Review №67

Overall, its a great place for your kid to learn to swim. Scheduling can be tough at times because instructors schedules change and what not, but once you get things going, its not an issue.

Ro
Review №68

Love Allan G instructor, great guy!

Me
Review №69

We started our 4 year old twins here because they didnt even like being splashed in the face. Eight months later, they are now competent freestylers and backstrokers!

Et
Review №70

It was fun but I wouldnt recommend it for kids 12 and older

Ia
Review №71

Everyone there is really nice and friendly. Bryan teaches or son and does a great job.

Ly
Review №72

We were at this school for 4 months. Of the 16 scheduled weeks, we likely had three weeks, in which our scheduled wasnt changed last minute. We had both our sons in private lessons. The most common cancellation was to call about 30 minutes prior to the lesson and having to upset a four and two year that they couldnt go swim when they were already dressed. The final straw was cancelling ten minutes prior to class for one of them. We decided to bring the two year old anyway. After lesson, his new instructor (he was on his third), explained to me that at two he just wasnt responding and wouldnt close his mouth and didnt know how to swim so she didnt know what to tell me. He responded just fine to the prior teacher and had been promoted a level at this point, yet it was my two year olds fault he couldnt swim. Unclear as to what I was paying for if she wasnt going to teach him. I would stay far far away from this school.

Yi
Review №73

I used to bring my son in Nov 2016 to another swim school and he was screaming off his lungs most of the time. I felt that swimming should be a fun experience instead of a shadow so I was ready to give up and wait for another year.My friend recommended Waterworks Aquatics in June 2017 and of course my three year old screamed to change back from swim suits at the first class. Aleks said just bring him next time and well play some games. Like, so easy. And it worked! As a 3 year old boy, my son started to love swimming and Aleks brought him from 0 all the way to level 6 by December 2017 (twice each week). Now he can swim free style for 25 feet, and back stroke about 10 feet, all by himself.One thing I like Waterworks especially is that they have a babypool that kids can play before and after their lesson, with very warm water. Instead of the hustle and rustle to change the kid before and after a 20 mins class immediately, the kids can actually play in the water and get comfortable with water, which I feel like is the key for progress. Once my son was willing to wear goggles in the baby pool and put his face in the water, he started to level up to 3, then all the way to 6. Before that the major thing holding him back was fear and a sense of insecurity in water. Aleks was super patient and for me as long as he was willing to come to the one with a shark instead of screaming no I was pretty happy.Aleks and his colleagues went above and beyond to help my son and me. They provide adult swim lesson as well so I decided to go for it. They have a baby pool deck guard which made it feasible, without having to wait for my husband to make room from his crazy work schedule to watch my son when I have my swim lesson. At the beginning I was super nervous, but every time I came back from my lesson my son was a super happy baby chatting with Brandi the lifeguard and/or Ms Anna or Ms Rachel another swim instructor. And to make our swim schedules back to back Aleks sacrificed lots of his free time so that a toddler does not need to wait for one hour after mommys lesson to get his. Especially at the beginning I think we will have nothing but a fuzzy baby by that time. So from July to end of November 2017, I learned to swim freestyle, back stroke and breast stroke. This is the biggest deal of the year for me as Ive always wanted to learn to swim. Thanks to them, I made it, without stress, but indeed a fun and quality time I spend with my son each week twice.I hope this information can help you guys. Happy New Year!!

Ra
Review №74

Staff are very friendly and the facilities are new and always clean. Kids love it

Jo
Review №75

Warm water and excellent le$$on$, but a hassle if you want to drop in and play with your kids. If youre into competitive swimming, this is your place!

Ta
Review №76

Save yourself the hassle and frustration and dont sign your child up for swim lessons here. I tried to sign my 2 sons up for swim lessons multiple times by calling and they have a bunch of young teens that answer and then hang up on you. They have a call center so you get diff ppl answering every time. Also one kid quoted me one price and then another...a diff price. I asked to speak to a manager where i was placed on hold for 20+mins before I finally was able to speak with one. He was apologetic but said there was nothing he could do. He didnt know why ppl were giving out diff prices. The gist of the convo was that he was embarrassed by the employees and the way things were handled. I have also spoken to multiple ppl since then who have cautioned me against this school due to the fact that their communication is terrible. Another reviewer mentioned that the swim instructors cancel last min all the time too. I experienced this flaky communication first hand before we even began lessons...which now I see as a good thing! I would hate to have been locked into a swim package with this place when it is so poorly run

Ma
Review №77

Awesome customer service and super helpful!

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77 Comments
4.4 Rating
  • Address:8980 Barrons Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129, United States
  • Site:https://www.waterworksswim.com/locations/highlands-ranch
  • Phone:+1 720-344-7700
Categories
  • Swimming school
  • Baby swimming school
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Public swimming pool
  • Recreation center
  • Swim club
  • Swimming facility
  • Swimming instructor
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–8PM
  • Thursday:8AM–8PM
  • Friday:8AM–8PM
  • Saturday:8AM–5PM
  • Sunday:8AM–4PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
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