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Goldfish Swim School: Lessons and Fun

December 20, 2017 By Shann 24 Comments

*We received lessons and a pool party in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Goldfish Swim School

Swimming is such an important skill. Not only is it a safety tool, but it is a great way for kids to have fun and get exercise at the same time. When I heard about Goldfish Swim School opening in our area, I was really excited to check it out.

All three of my boys have had swim lessons once before. We took an outdoor class through our Park and Recreation department a couple of summers ago. The boys had a lot of fun, and got introduced to the water, but didn’t really learn how to swim.

This time around, since they are a little older, and it would be a totally different environment, I was hoping for a different outcome. So far, Goldfish Swim School has exceeded my expectations.

Goldfish Swim School. Lesson, Private Parties, Membership, and more. A passion for teaching and safety. #partner

What is Goldfish Swim School?

Goldfish Swim School was founded in Michigan by Jenny and Chris McCuiston in 2006.  What started as one family owned and run business has turned into over 80 schools open, or in development, in more than 23 states and Canada.

They teach more than 70,000 students every week!

That’s pretty amazing!

What’s also amazing is their mission and passion.

From their site, Goldfish Swim School is:

Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming…it’s a special passion for changing – even saving – lives by teaching kids to swim.

A passion born in the heart of a mom – driven by her love for children, swimming and a desire to deliver an unmatched “Golden Experience” for kids and their families.

So, what does that experience look like? Let me tell you about my family’s experience at the School.

Goldfish Swim School

What to Expect Before your First Lesson

Registration was super easy. Since they offer continuous lessons throughout the year, there’s no need to wait for session to open up on a certain date. Their schedule stays consistent, so you can plan ahead.

I simply called the school, and found a time that worked. You can also register in person, and can pre-register right on their website.

They were able to put all three boys in lessons at the same time. As any mom of multiple kids know, this was awesome.

They also explained that if anyone was ever sick, they can make up the lesson on another day at our convenience. We would just need to call ahead of time, and then you can schedule up to one week in advance.

Since lessons are continuous, you need to give 30 days advanced notice when you want to discontinue lessons.

We also were told to arrive 15 minutes before lesson time for a tour and to fill out a registration form.

When You Arrive

The boys were pretty excited when we arrived for our first lesson. They all screamed when they saw the giant goldfish on the outside of the building.

They also enjoyed the entryway, as you can see.

Goldfish Swim School

We were then transported into a tropical destination as soon as we opened the doors. It was warm, welcoming, and bright. We could see the huge pool through the giant glass windows, with a beautiful fish mural covering the wall.

After a quick check-in, I finished up our registration, and they assigned us our swim lane for lessons. We were then ready for a tour.

goldfish swim school

I really loved the individual changing areas, the private bathrooms, hair drying station, and watching area.

Of course, my boys spotted all the fun stuff. There was a train table, chalk board, fish tank, and coloring area. They were sold.

goldfish swim school

Good thing we got there early so they could play!

The Actual Lesson

After taking a potty break and changing into swim suits, the boys had a seat and waited to be called.

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One of the lifeguards came out and announced it was time for lessons. He had a pretty commanding voice, so it got the boys excited.

Since none of the boys know how to swim, they were all in the same lesson. They have a maximum of 4 students per teacher, so the boys had the lesson and lane all to themselves. Did I mention that the pool is heated to 90 degrees?!

Finally, no complaints about the water and being cold.

They actually had 2 instructors working with the boys, and I was able to watch the entire lesson from the waiting area. They provided goggles, used barbells to help with kicking, and had a stand in the middle that they could swim too. The entire pool is under 5 feet deep.

When there was 5 minutes left, the lifeguard came out and asked me to join them.

I learned how they did, what they learned, and what they would continue to work on. All three boys were very comfortable with the water, but the twins are still getting used to getting their faces in the water. Mr. B did a great job, and even was floating on his own.

One of the first things they teach is floating on your back. This is such an important safety tool, and I am so happy they told me why they do it. Now, if any of the boys ever falls in the water, they will know to turn on their back and float until someone can help them.

After the Lesson

After talking with their instructor, I took the boys over to the shower area. They had some baby shampoo, so I rinsed them and shampooed their hair. Pretty great to get an extra shower in during the week! If you’re a boymom, you would totally understand.

Ok. Any mom.

Then, the hardest part of the whole thing…getting them dressed and in the car. Seriously, that’s the hardest part.

All the way home, they kept asking when we could go back.

Since that first lesson, we’ve had 2 more, and they’ve been awesome.

All three boys are making great progress, getting more comfortable in the water, and can all float on their backs without assistance.

If they served drinks with umbrellas in the waiting area, it’d be paradise.

Family and Birthday Parties

In addition to our swim lessons, we also had a family event with the Waukesha Mothers of Twins Club.

We got the entire pool all to ourselves for 2 hours. Goldfish Swim School provides enough life guards and life jackets for everyone.

goldfish swim school

I think they had fun?

Um, yeah. Lots!

Everyone loved how warm the water was, loved the floating goldfish, and they were so happy they were able to stand in different areas of the pool. It would be super fun for a birthday party or any group outing.

Upcoming Events and Offers from Goldfish Swim School

If you’re in the Brookfield/Waukesha/Milwaukee area, there are tons of opportunities to try out Goldfish Swim School for yourself.

There will be a number of free open swims over the holidays:
  • Saturday, December 23: 12:30-2:30 pm and 3-5 pm
  • Tuesday, December 26: 12 pm-2 pm
  • Wednesday, December 27: 12 pm-2 pm
  • Thursday, December 28: 12-2 pm
  • Friday, December 29: 12-2pm and 6:30-8 pm
  • Saturday, December 30: 12:30-2:30 pm and 3-5 pm
Additionally, they have two membership offers:

 1. Charter Membership Program (Price: $1008)

A perfect option if you want to experience everything Goldfish has to offer. This membership includes:
– 1 year of group swim lessons
– FREE family swims for 1 year
– FREE birthday party ($450 value)
– FREE Personalized hand tile for Charter Membership student that will be proudly displayed at Goldfish Swim School in Brookfield (priceless!)

2. Golden Membership Program (Price: $504)

Test the waters with a 6 month membership. It includes:
– 6 months of group swim lessons
– 50% off of a birthday party ($225 value)
– FREE family swims for 6 months

These memberships will be available for a limited time, so please call them at 262-207-2800 or email at swimbrookfield@goldfishss.com for more information!

Grand Opening

The Grand Opening Event is January 13th. It’s free and open to all!

You can find more info here: https://www.goldfishswimschool.com/brookfield/events/grand-opening-party/

goldfish swim school

We’re so excited about how much the boys have learned, and it’s been such a great experience so far. If you have any questions, please leave them below, or click HERE for more information.

As I mentioned earlier, they have tons of locations. Check and see if there’s one near you!

 goldfish swim school

Filed Under: Activities and Lessons, Blog Tagged With: activities, boys, Goldfish Swim School, learning, life jackets, locker room, safety, swim lessons, swimming, teaching, twin boys, water safety, Waukesha Mothers of Twins Club, WMOTC, year-round

Comments

  1. Charlotte says

    December 20, 2017 at 8:48 am

    This is incredible and such an important lesson for kiddos to learn! Do you know that I’m nearly 40 years old and STILL don’t know how to swim?!? I know! Uhm, 90 degrees?!? Sign me up! That’s awesome and sounds as though your boys love it (so convenient they can all be in the same class together, too!).

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      December 20, 2017 at 10:18 am

      Yes! When we had the pool party, I was so relieved the water was so nice and warm. ps. It’s never too late to learn 🙂

      Reply
  2. Samantha Sali says

    December 20, 2017 at 9:00 am

    Hey! That’s so cool! I think we live really close to each other. Southeast Wisco. 🙂 http://www.samanthasali.com

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      December 20, 2017 at 10:17 am

      Awesome! I hope you’ll check out Goldfish Swim School too. Maybe we’ll see you over break?!

      Reply
  3. Elena says

    December 20, 2017 at 9:02 am

    I’m sure everyone had a lot of fun there. I don’t really know how to swim, so I would consider taking classes someday.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      December 20, 2017 at 10:16 am

      Yes! Such an important skill to have.

      Reply
  4. Beth Kondrick says

    December 20, 2017 at 9:40 am

    I wish they had these near me! This looks like such a great place for swim lessons! I’m glad your experience has been so positive!!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      December 20, 2017 at 10:16 am

      It really has! They might be opening one near you soon, so keep checking back 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sina Keeley says

    December 20, 2017 at 11:11 am

    I was enrolled in swimming lessons as a child, and can’t wait to enroll my Little in them! I think it’s a super important life skill to have! These lessons look awesome, I wish we had a swim school like this near us!

    Reply
  6. shootingstarsmag says

    December 20, 2017 at 11:25 am

    I’ve heard of this place! It sounds fantastic and what a fun way to learn to swim. Even if kids aren’t big swimmers, it’s important to know how to take care of yourself (like floating on your back) if you happen to fall into water anywhere. I’m glad your boys are really loving it!

    -Lauren
    http://www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  7. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    December 20, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    Learning to swim is definitely important, and I’m glad the boys had so much fun! Great when you can learn something useful and have a blast at the same time.

    Reply
  8. Kimberly M says

    December 20, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    How adorable is that place?! My son’s swimming lessons is at a college and it isn’t very kid friendly. We don’t have anything like that in our area. It would be very beneficial to have one here!

    Reply
  9. Sam | Away She Went says

    December 20, 2017 at 1:23 pm

    How fun! It sounds like the boys had a great time! I think it’s so important for kids to learn how to swim at an early age.

    Reply
  10. Patricia says

    December 20, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    This is great! I need to get my girls enrolled in swim lessons! Wish this place was near us.

    Reply
  11. Brittany Colasuonno says

    December 20, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    Looks fun! Swim lessons are so important for kids and they get to go swimming in the winter – AWESOME!

    Reply
  12. Penny @ pennyspassion.blogspot says

    December 21, 2017 at 5:57 am

    This place sounds amazing! Great job getting your kids in there to learn how to swim.

    Reply
  13. karyl henry says

    December 21, 2017 at 9:38 am

    This looks like such a fun environment for kids to learn to swim! My mom had me in the pool from the time I was an infant. I don’t have kids, but if I ever do, they will definitely learn to swim from a very young age. You are right…good for safety, fun and exercise!

    Reply
  14. TheJerseyMomma says

    December 21, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    I wish we had a swim school like this near us. My son finally got up the nerve to take lessons this past summer and we searched and searched for the right class for him, since he is a little older. We thought we had found the right one, but we wound up having a terrible experience! This place looks like a lot of fun and just what we would have needed here.

    Reply
  15. shelah moss says

    December 21, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    That school looks awesome. My daughter’s first swim lessons did not go well so I know how important it is to find a great swim school that gives the kids a positive experience.

    Reply
  16. KidCongeniality says

    December 21, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    It is so nice to have a swim school that you can trust to go to. The facility looks so fun and inviting as well.

    Reply
  17. Angela says

    December 21, 2017 at 10:55 pm

    I agree swim lessons are so important! My daughter loves going to swimming lessons, my son not so much. But I’m not giving up!

    Reply
  18. Wendy says

    December 22, 2017 at 10:05 am

    Looks like an amazing place to learn to swim. So fun and kid friendly. Much different than the plain ole Y where I learned. So smart of you to teach them young.

    Reply
  19. Mila says

    December 26, 2017 at 9:09 am

    This is a great way for the kiddos to learn. It sounds like it builds up their confidence and helps them learn gradually!

    Reply
  20. Katrina Sumilang says

    December 27, 2017 at 10:26 am

    My son and every child i know would love this! I am on this kick now of gifting experience VS things. Swimming lessons sound like a hit!

    Reply

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