Kim MacRae

Review of Aqua Essence Swim Academy

My 3 kids, (ages 15, 13, 11) have been swimming wi...

My 3 kids, (ages 15, 13, 11) have been swimming with Aqua Essence for the last 3 years. My oldest daughter is currently working on her water safety instructor course and my younger 2 just finished their level 10. My older daughter always said she was going to stop after level 10 but Aqua Essence gave her the confidence and desire to continue and now she hopes to teach and lifeguard as a part time job. The smaller classes are worth the little bit of extra money alongside of the expert instruction. Their largest class was only 3 students, including my own child. The children are always swimming with no waiting in line like in larger programs therefore maximizing time on task. The instructors are fun, personable, confident, and always providing corrections, either verbally, through demonstration and even getting into the water and showing them how to do the stroke correctly. I was surprised when the instructors were in the pool with my child even at the higher levels. I appreciate the extra time Aqua Essence takes to ensure the children have an understanding of water safety, not just the basic information that is required. I love reading their Facebook posts and appreciate their water safety tips for parents. My only regret is not enrolling my kids in the Aqua Essence swim program when it was recommended to me years ago!