Leahi Swim School

There hasn't been too many recent review so I figure I leave one, especially since the school is deserving. My daughter has been a student here for a couple years and she has improved greatly! The location isn't too bad. The only downside is that parking can suck depending if there's an event happening at the community center. The staff at Leahi is amazing. Ashley, who works the front desk almost always and helps with registration is amazing. She's so personable and treats everyone like family! She and the pool staff made accommodations to help my daughter feel comfortable during her first lessons without a parent. The staff in the pool has been amazing and accommodating. Kiki - who graduated HS and is no longer working there, really helped my daughter with her confidence and really helped her literally every step of the way. Sage was so fun and very enthusiastic! Ashley (in the pool) also helped my daughter gain confidence when my daughter was really swimming on her own. Koa is awesome and really makes you feel so welcomed too! I also do commend the owners as well. I was at the pool one day when there was a troubled parent/grand parent asking why her student couldn't move up levels. Even though this customer was clearly frustrated and maybe a little angry with the owner, the owner explained why so calmly that the requirements aren't just there just cause - it's for safety too!! Open swim is always nice, usually Saturdays at 4pm. It does get crowded so either come super early or late!

Leahi Swim School is a MUST for all keiki for swimming lessons! With such an ohana based environment, they can break through any child's fear of the water or their challenges with any speed bump they're stuck on. These two factors alone is what my son was able to achieve. Located in a quiet pearl city community behind their community center, you'll find leahi swim. A very clean pool deck area and pool. The staff here is always welcoming and are known as Aunties and Uncle's to the kids. The kids here can start off below 3 years old but if they are they must attend the class with the parent. 3+ may attend classes that fits their swim level and skills. When I enrolled my son he was at the level of not being able to put his head under water on his own and he absolutely hated splashes. He just could never get his face wet! So he started beginner I. After a little over a year and about 6 seasons, he's now able to go underwear ingredients voluntarily and swim across the pool! Can never forget his "Pizzas, Tummy, Slice", "Ice Creams", and Foggy Legs techniques plus more. He got to the level we wanted him to finally reach and I can't thank the staff here enough with helping brayden get to the level he is at now (Advanced Beginner II). With all the familiar faces, they still greet Brayden even when he's not in his classes. You'll even see co owner Ben jump into the water and teach a class or two when there's not enough instructors for the day. At the end of each season on the last day it's also "Medal Day!" When kiddos complete their season, they get a medal! Including the babies. A tip for this school, it may be very hard to get enrolled for your first class and may be on a wait list. However once you're enrolled, you get early registration before public for each season going forward. They have an online system with their high volumes of enrollment as well that you'll learn as you do and they provide a flyer every season as well to follow along.

My kids love being here for swimming lessons. We took them somewhere beforehand and it did not work out as well as we wanted it to after six swim lessons. On their first lesson here at Leahi, they could not stop talking about how much fun they had and actually remembered everything they learned along with the skills they gained within the 25 min span. They seem more confident putting their face in the water and just overall learning from their teachers. We are loving this school so far and hope to continue going until my kids can confidently swim in the deep end of the pool. Thank you Leahi Swim!

Easily missable but a highly reputable swim school. Two locations and always a constant here on the island, since being on an island it's kind of important to learn how to swim... this place is nice and the instructors are great. Initial contact and registration for summer lessons was a little difficult as they call you back, and if you can't answer your phone at work it's tough... but they were very helpful getting my daughter signed up. The location in Pearl city is nice and they break out the groups by colored hats for skill level. Short 30 min clases but it's pretty cost effective so I airecito it. I recommend it

Great swim school for chilrden. They start from infants and up. At first i was hesitant because the classes are only once a week for 25 minutes. However i saw such growth in my sons swimming abilities during his first session that we continued for a second session. The staff is very perfesional and friendly and work to make both the chilrden and parents comfortable. I also like that the pool is heated so i am not worried about lessons in the winter and spring when the temperatures are cooler. THe only bad thing is that sometimes it is difficult to get ahold of people that work there. Sometimes it takes about 12-24 hours before i am able to reach someone or someone calls me back. They are very responsive via email.

A poor teaching model in which kids sit idly for most of the lesson while students practice skills one at a time. Now with only one parent allowed for multiple kids in the swim area, it's not worth watching my wife struggle with getting a 2 year old boy and 5 year old boy in and out of the pool by herself while I watch from outside the fence unable to help. It's no longer worth the drive or money. Look elsewhere.

Not sure if I like this place. Paid $230 for my 3y/o spring lessons. Every Saturday for 25 min. My initial thoughts "oh it's cool, not to bad. My daughter is learning some techniques, i.e. how to hold her breath, push off, how to hold her hand just get comfortable with the water. Spring class is over and now we are in summer classes. Another $230 and she's still doing the same thing the first day she got here. Coaches said she doesn't feel like my daughter is confident in the deeper end of the water and kept her in the same class instead of moving her up a class. So I guess I just paid $460 for her to playin the water. I won't be signing her up again.

My daughters first session here at Leahi Swim in Pearl City. It's located at the Momilani Rec Center. You need to find street parking. They don't have their own personal parking lot. But there is a lot of street parking. The staff here is super friendly and amazing. My daughter was put in the red group for beginners. After her first lesson, she couldn't stop talking about going to swim class. She absolutely loves it. One lesson I forgot a towel. I went to purchase one but they ran out. The lady ( I'm assuming boss) lended me a towel so fast. I was real shocked and very thankful. If you sign up, sign up fast and early. Time slots are limited. I heard it's more busy on weekends then during week days. So if you want your child to have more one on one, I suggest signing up for the week day. I love the staff here and how great they are with the children. I will definitely be signing up my daughter again. They also offer military discount .

We did 2 sessions with our babies (twins) and it was an amazing experience. The first time we were waitlisted and couldn't get a two spots on the same day so we had to come in on 2 separate days which was hard to navigate at first but we worked it out. We had Aunty Jess and Aunty Cody and both of them were incredible teachers. Our babies were 9 months and they enjoyed swimming and I enjoyed them learning safe ways to swim. We were the youngest guest there but I appreciated the techniques Aunty Jess and Aunty Cody showed us. The second session we were able to sign them both up for the same day and time and it was much easier for us. We had Aunty Cody again which was nice cause the babies recognized her and enjoyed swimming with her. We also felt comfortable with her and saw her as a friend by the end of it. Our babies really enjoyed the swim lessons. We do plan to return to swim lessons soon but financially it's hard with twins. Mahalo Le'ahi Swim for the introduction to swim with our littles. We appreciate your staff's kindness and knowledge. Can't wait to return!

Excellent and safe environment. As a parent this is the second time we've signed up been very seamless and it's strengthened my confidence & my daughters confidence in swimming.