based on 51 reviews
Disappointed with introductory experience.Took suggestion of buying a session from a cancelled lesson and we did not feel welcomed. The private pool setting creates an intimate space, so if no one welcomes you, provides instructions or smiles it is very impactful. The instructor was knowledgeable but there was no joy or excitement when my 11 year old showed up.... More
Disappointed with introductory experience.Took suggestion of buying a session from a cancelled lesson and we did not feel welcomed. The private pool setting creates an intimate space, so if no one welcomes you, provides instructions or smiles it is very impactful. The instructor was knowledgeable but there was no joy or excitement when my 11 year old showed up. Less
We are almost finished with our first season at Green Feet swimming and are so grateful to this amazing group. My 3.5 yr old is with Aubrey who has really helped him progress in a just a few weeks, but my favorite part is listening to them talk, my son adores her and she is the perfect amount of silly, sweet and gentle but firm with him. My 2.5 yo daughter has Jones and is now back floating , an... More
We are almost finished with our first season at Green Feet swimming and are so grateful to this amazing group. My 3.5 yr old is with Aubrey who has really helped him progress in a just a few weeks, but my favorite part is listening to them talk, my son adores her and she is the perfect amount of silly, sweet and gentle but firm with him. My 2.5 yo daughter has Jones and is now back floating , and re-enacting her lessons with her bath toys. He is great with her and we could not be happier with our whole Green Feet experience. They really prioritize safety and making sure everyone is having a positive experience ! Less
Nicole and her team are fabulous and treat all kids with kindness, fun, and challenging ways to improve/help their swimming. We have a child with special needs and a baby, and we see many different ages and abilities; they are very diverse and can help in many situations,... More
Nicole and her team are fabulous and treat all kids with kindness, fun, and challenging ways to improve/help their swimming. We have a child with special needs and a baby, and we see many different ages and abilities; they are very diverse and can help in many situations, Less
We struggled for so long getting our 6 year old daughter to swim, trying public lessons and grandparents teaching her, but she just never got it. After just one semester of classes, she made so much improvement, and I finally felt safer with her around water. We will continue to send her (and her brother!), so that she can continue to improve. What a great program and teachers!... More
We struggled for so long getting our 6 year old daughter to swim, trying public lessons and grandparents teaching her, but she just never got it. After just one semester of classes, she made so much improvement, and I finally felt safer with her around water. We will continue to send her (and her brother!), so that she can continue to improve. What a great program and teachers! Less
Everything about Green Feet Swimming is wonderful! Every instructor our daughter has had is fully knowledgeable and they work great with the kids. It's a private one-on-one lesson and our daughter has made leaps and bounds since she has taken lessons with Green Feet. She went from having much fear to even being in the water to having confidence and the skills to swim on her own! I can't recommend... More
Everything about Green Feet Swimming is wonderful! Every instructor our daughter has had is fully knowledgeable and they work great with the kids. It's a private one-on-one lesson and our daughter has made leaps and bounds since she has taken lessons with Green Feet. She went from having much fear to even being in the water to having confidence and the skills to swim on her own! I can't recommend Green Feet enough to family and friends! Less
My two boys have been taking swimming lessons for three seasons now and I am extremely happy with the progress that has been made! Not only have they become more comfortable in the water, but they also now know exactly what to do in case of an accidental fall. The instructors Mia and Stephanie have done an amazing job teaching essential water safety skills and swimming techniques. This summer my ... More
My two boys have been taking swimming lessons for three seasons now and I am extremely happy with the progress that has been made! Not only have they become more comfortable in the water, but they also now know exactly what to do in case of an accidental fall. The instructors Mia and Stephanie have done an amazing job teaching essential water safety skills and swimming techniques. This summer my three-year-old fell into the pool by accident, and as I replayed the cameras at my house, it showed how quick his knowledge from the swimming lessons came into play and how my six-year-old was able to call for help and not jump in after him, creating more of a issue. I feel so much more at ease knowing my children have the confidence and knowledge to react safely in the pool. These lessons have been a fantastic investment in their safety and skills. I also wanted to add that my six-year-old was enrolled in group swimming lessons for eight months prior to enrolling in Green Feet. The ratio was four students to one teacher. I am confident in saying he hardly learned anything in the group setting, and it was more of a play session in his eyes. I definitely recommend private swimming lessons! Especially with Green Feet! Less
When my 6 year old daughter started lessons in the summer, she was afraid of the water. As the fall sessions come to an end, she is now grabbing toys from the bottom step of the pool. I am very happy with her progress. Aubrey has been a great instructor, made her comfortable in the water. She looks forward to her lessons every week.... More
When my 6 year old daughter started lessons in the summer, she was afraid of the water. As the fall sessions come to an end, she is now grabbing toys from the bottom step of the pool. I am very happy with her progress. Aubrey has been a great instructor, made her comfortable in the water. She looks forward to her lessons every week. Less
Nicole is a great instructor, our son has made so much progress in a very short period of time. We are very happy and we would definitely recommend!
I heard wonderful things about Green Feet and joined this fall 2024 season. So far I'm very pleased with the the instructors and their patience, skill, and professionalism. I strongly recommend this swim school for you child at any level.... More
I heard wonderful things about Green Feet and joined this fall 2024 season. So far I'm very pleased with the the instructors and their patience, skill, and professionalism. I strongly recommend this swim school for you child at any level. Less
I did my scuba certification through Green Feet Swimming with Russell as my dive instructor. I had a wonderful experience. Russell was knowledgeable and put my fears at ease, answering all my questions. Before taking the online course and getting in the pool with all the gear, I was apprehensive about diving. However, after finishing the course, I felt confident and well-prepared for my first ope... More
I did my scuba certification through Green Feet Swimming with Russell as my dive instructor. I had a wonderful experience. Russell was knowledgeable and put my fears at ease, answering all my questions. Before taking the online course and getting in the pool with all the gear, I was apprehensive about diving. However, after finishing the course, I felt confident and well-prepared for my first open-water dive. I never thought I would like scuba diving, yet it turned out to be enjoyable and relaxing. I owe that to Green Feet Swimming for their clear directions and capable instructors. I highly recommend them! Less
Started with Green Feet at 9 months old. Will now be 2 years old in a few months and she’s doing great! All of the instructors are wonderful and Nicole leads a fabulous team. Swim is a favorite part of our daughters week, and we love seeing her improve her skills over time.... More
Started with Green Feet at 9 months old. Will now be 2 years old in a few months and she’s doing great! All of the instructors are wonderful and Nicole leads a fabulous team. Swim is a favorite part of our daughters week, and we love seeing her improve her skills over time. Less
My daughter has learned so much and loves to swim thanks to Green Feet Swimming. We even took a trip to Hawaii and she was able to swim in the ocean using the skills she learned.... More
My daughter has learned so much and loves to swim thanks to Green Feet Swimming. We even took a trip to Hawaii and she was able to swim in the ocean using the skills she learned. Less
We absolutely love Green feet!!!
Aubrey is an excellent instructor. She is very patient and encouraging with my daughter. Staff is friendly. When I have had questions, responses have been prompt and helpful.... More
Aubrey is an excellent instructor. She is very patient and encouraging with my daughter. Staff is friendly. When I have had questions, responses have been prompt and helpful. Less
Love that they make swimming available to us with the new locations! My son is learning to be comfortable around water.
We got very professional and personalized scuba instruction. Russell was very knowledgeable and thorough in answering our questions! We were very confident our very first time scuba diving in the ocean. Can not wait to go again!... More
We got very professional and personalized scuba instruction. Russell was very knowledgeable and thorough in answering our questions! We were very confident our very first time scuba diving in the ocean. Can not wait to go again! Less
So glad we were referred by a friend! All three of my daughters have loved coming to lessons. My youngest has always been fearful of going under water. Nicole has changed that! All of the coaches are very knowledgeable, kind, and patient! I recommend Green Feet Swimming to everyone.... More
So glad we were referred by a friend! All three of my daughters have loved coming to lessons. My youngest has always been fearful of going under water. Nicole has changed that! All of the coaches are very knowledgeable, kind, and patient! I recommend Green Feet Swimming to everyone. Less
We attended several of the free lessons that Nicole graciously hosted at the Los Altos pool. My son truly enjoyed them and gained so much confidence in a short amount of time! The lessons were fun and engaging. Every skill taught was accompanied by a song, which my 2 year old loved, or a fun game (such as fetching balls around the pool). Would highly recommend Green Feet Swimming!... More
We attended several of the free lessons that Nicole graciously hosted at the Los Altos pool. My son truly enjoyed them and gained so much confidence in a short amount of time! The lessons were fun and engaging. Every skill taught was accompanied by a song, which my 2 year old loved, or a fun game (such as fetching balls around the pool). Would highly recommend Green Feet Swimming! Less
The most incredible value for money for my kid to learn how to be safe and confident in the water. So excited and thankful for all the instructors and pools. My kid can’t wait to go every week to swim... More
The most incredible value for money for my kid to learn how to be safe and confident in the water. So excited and thankful for all the instructors and pools. My kid can’t wait to go every week to swim Less
We had a great experience taking our now 9 month old there. He had a great time and learned so much. Highly recommend!
Great teaching, super helpful and informative! Can’t wait for more swim lessons
We attended Miss Nicole’s swim class at Los Altos pool. Our 10 month old loved her class. I learned so much on how to help acclimate our baby to the water and keep her safe.... More
We attended Miss Nicole’s swim class at Los Altos pool. Our 10 month old loved her class. I learned so much on how to help acclimate our baby to the water and keep her safe. Less
This has been an awesome experience! I have an infant and a toddler so both of my kids have been able to participate in a lesson designed for them. I’m so appreciative for these free lessons because they gave me confidence and valuable knowledge to start teaching my kids to keep themselves safe in the pool. Our instructor was amazing and if I had the funds to continue lessons for my kiddos with... More
This has been an awesome experience! I have an infant and a toddler so both of my kids have been able to participate in a lesson designed for them. I’m so appreciative for these free lessons because they gave me confidence and valuable knowledge to start teaching my kids to keep themselves safe in the pool. Our instructor was amazing and if I had the funds to continue lessons for my kiddos with her throughout the year, I definitely would! Thank you so much! Less
Nicole is the best! Green Feet Swimming has really helped my daughter learn pool safety. The peace of mind that I have gained is priceless!
Amazing experience, huge thank you to Miss Nicole. Fantastic teacher
Amazing swim instructor. Very thorough with instructions and makes it fun for the kids. My kid loves coming to swimming lessons.
We attended group lessons with Green Feet at the Los Altos pool with our nearly-1-year-old. We [the parents] had so much fun and learned strategies for keeping our child safe in water this summer. In just over a month, our baby is so much more comfortable in the water and has developed skills like holding onto the wall, kicking her legs, and lying flat in a swim position. We are so grateful for t... More
We attended group lessons with Green Feet at the Los Altos pool with our nearly-1-year-old. We [the parents] had so much fun and learned strategies for keeping our child safe in water this summer. In just over a month, our baby is so much more comfortable in the water and has developed skills like holding onto the wall, kicking her legs, and lying flat in a swim position. We are so grateful for the knowledge and skills (and songs!) shared with us in these lessons. Nicole is amazing! We are feeling more confident and so excited for water adventures. Less
We love Mrs. Nicole and her team. My daughter and I have gone to her free swim class on Thursdays at Los Altos a few times now. My daughter just turned 2 on Sunday. And at her party we had an incident. Her grandparents have an unfenced above ground pool. She decided to test her boundaries and kept inching closer to the pool even after being told repetitively to stay away from the water. She got... More
We love Mrs. Nicole and her team. My daughter and I have gone to her free swim class on Thursdays at Los Altos a few times now. My daughter just turned 2 on Sunday. And at her party we had an incident. Her grandparents have an unfenced above ground pool. She decided to test her boundaries and kept inching closer to the pool even after being told repetitively to stay away from the water. She got too close and my wife freaked and went to get her not realizing she was on board that is over a built in bench. The board broke and both fell in. Luna instinctively grabbed on to the bar that usually holds the tarp in place and was dangling. My wife grabbed her after landing on the bench and got her out managing only to get her dress and shoes wet. Ms Nicole teaches a lot about natural consequence and practices the technique of holding onto the wall and let them hold for a few seconds and if they let go, let them go under before grabbing them so they understand what happens if they let go. I believe this is what helped her to not go under in the water. She knew to grab on and hold on. Her classes are so fun, and immersive, and lots of music. We always have a blast when we can make it. Thank you Green Feet Swimming and team! Less
My daughter is 5 and loves going every sat. The confidence that it has given her is amazing! My daughter has ADHD and the way Nicole works with her and understands her is truly amazing and a blessing. We are so happy we found Green Feet Swimming. They are the best!... More
My daughter is 5 and loves going every sat. The confidence that it has given her is amazing! My daughter has ADHD and the way Nicole works with her and understands her is truly amazing and a blessing. We are so happy we found Green Feet Swimming. They are the best! Less
We’ve been taking lessons with Ms. Nicole and Ms. Kourtney since our son was 2.5 years old. Both are great! In beginning, he was very anxious in the water and resisted getting in without mama. Ms. Nicole was very patient and soothing. Now, our 6-year-old is confident in the water and is improving quickly. We love the emphasis on water safety. Affordable, fun, private lessons at clean facilities.... More
We’ve been taking lessons with Ms. Nicole and Ms. Kourtney since our son was 2.5 years old. Both are great! In beginning, he was very anxious in the water and resisted getting in without mama. Ms. Nicole was very patient and soothing. Now, our 6-year-old is confident in the water and is improving quickly. We love the emphasis on water safety. Affordable, fun, private lessons at clean facilities. 10/10 Less
We have had a phenomenal experience with Green Feet Swim School (formerly Nicole's Swim School). My son - who is currently 8 going on 9 - has grown exponentially in both confidence and skill in an unbelievably short time under this school's instruction. We previously tried several years of community swim lessons and other facility programs with little success. To my son, the pool was scary, and ... More
We have had a phenomenal experience with Green Feet Swim School (formerly Nicole's Swim School). My son - who is currently 8 going on 9 - has grown exponentially in both confidence and skill in an unbelievably short time under this school's instruction. We previously tried several years of community swim lessons and other facility programs with little success. To my son, the pool was scary, and we couldn't get the tailored instruction he needed to build confidence in the water. He could not hold himself up, allow his head underwater or hold breath, and was scared to jump in. After just a few lessons with Nicole, it was as though he was a new kid in the water. She taught safety first, and helped him build confidence in his abilities without giving in to his fears. I do not exaggerate with how fast we saw the change in him. After just 3 short months now, he knows how to swim without floaties, open eyes under water, can dive down and hold his breath for several seconds, and most importanly, understands safety if he were to ever fall in. What made the difference for my son was the approach taken, learning safety first (rather than just expecting the child to "know" they were OK) and building confidence in my son's ability to control his circumstances. Green Feet Swim School has been phenomenal, and far surpasses any other swim facility we have encountered in Albuquerque. Less
What a wonderful first swim lesson we had today! Amazed with the lesson, but overall Nicole the instructor. So patient with my daughter, such a lovely person who is able to just genuinely make your child feel comfortable. She won my daughter over within minutes of meeting her. Super excited to continue these lessons and watch my daughter learn such wonderful tips and tricks. A big thumbs up from... More
What a wonderful first swim lesson we had today! Amazed with the lesson, but overall Nicole the instructor. So patient with my daughter, such a lovely person who is able to just genuinely make your child feel comfortable. She won my daughter over within minutes of meeting her. Super excited to continue these lessons and watch my daughter learn such wonderful tips and tricks. A big thumbs up from us! Less
Would highly recommend Nicole’s swim school. My 2 and 4 year old had lessons with Miss Kourtney this past season and they absolutely loved her. She is very kind and patient and has definitely earned their trust. They have gained confidence and learned water safety skills while truly enjoying and having fun at their lessons.... More
Would highly recommend Nicole’s swim school. My 2 and 4 year old had lessons with Miss Kourtney this past season and they absolutely loved her. She is very kind and patient and has definitely earned their trust. They have gained confidence and learned water safety skills while truly enjoying and having fun at their lessons. Less
Nicole is an excellent teacher! She puts kids at ease and has a very effective teaching method. She helps them gain confidence in their new skills quickly while helping to ease any anxiety they may have. We are very impressed with how much our kids learned in the eight weeks of lessons. We definitely recommend Nicole and plan on continuing lessons with her in the future.... More
Nicole is an excellent teacher! She puts kids at ease and has a very effective teaching method. She helps them gain confidence in their new skills quickly while helping to ease any anxiety they may have. We are very impressed with how much our kids learned in the eight weeks of lessons. We definitely recommend Nicole and plan on continuing lessons with her in the future. Less
Nicole's patience was beyond words this swim season. My daughter had began lessons very fearful and unsure of water, by the end of the season she was jumping in and swimming on her own! Nicole's constant reassurance and building confidence to believe in the skills she'd learned was amazing. She has a special way of knowing when to allow the time to regroup or to breathe and push through the anxie... More
Nicole's patience was beyond words this swim season. My daughter had began lessons very fearful and unsure of water, by the end of the season she was jumping in and swimming on her own! Nicole's constant reassurance and building confidence to believe in the skills she'd learned was amazing. She has a special way of knowing when to allow the time to regroup or to breathe and push through the anxiety, always in such a gentle way. We are so thankful and cannot wait for next season Less
My three year old has enjoyed the last few months at Nicole’s swim school. Theo looks forward to working with kortney every week and is gaining confidence in the water. We can’t wait to bring him and his little brother back again next season!... More
My three year old has enjoyed the last few months at Nicole’s swim school. Theo looks forward to working with kortney every week and is gaining confidence in the water. We can’t wait to bring him and his little brother back again next season! Less
We had a blast learning with Miss Kourtney today!
We have thoroughly enjoyed doing private lessons with Ms Nicole this summer for my 2 and 4 year olds. I love how she focused on water safety. She patient and loves all the kids she teaches. This was the perfect thing for my kids with a new baby brother that tagged along...and he even got to go swimming a time or two🙂 we will miss you!... More
We have thoroughly enjoyed doing private lessons with Ms Nicole this summer for my 2 and 4 year olds. I love how she focused on water safety. She patient and loves all the kids she teaches. This was the perfect thing for my kids with a new baby brother that tagged along...and he even got to go swimming a time or two🙂 we will miss you! Less
The kids had their last lesson today with Ms Nicole Smith, both kids have come so far over the spring and summer! I’m so grateful we had the opportunity to meet and train with Nicole, she really catered to each kids strengths and weaknesses and helped them come out of their comfort zones in the water. We’re really going to miss her!!... More
The kids had their last lesson today with Ms Nicole Smith, both kids have come so far over the spring and summer! I’m so grateful we had the opportunity to meet and train with Nicole, she really catered to each kids strengths and weaknesses and helped them come out of their comfort zones in the water. We’re really going to miss her!! Less
Such an amazing experience! We have a blast each time!
I have 3 kiddos taking lessons and they all love Nicole and look forward to going every week! They have learned so much in a short amount of time!
My son loved going to swim lessons, every time we would get in the car he would ask if we were going to swim lessons. Due to life's busy schedule we haven't been back for a few months, but he still asks if we're going to swim lessons. Nicole your Love for the kids and what you are teaching is evident and as a parent I can feel it, but more importantly my child knows it and trusts you!!! Can't wai... More
My son loved going to swim lessons, every time we would get in the car he would ask if we were going to swim lessons. Due to life's busy schedule we haven't been back for a few months, but he still asks if we're going to swim lessons. Nicole your Love for the kids and what you are teaching is evident and as a parent I can feel it, but more importantly my child knows it and trusts you!!! Can't wait to be back� Less
I can't even begin to thank you enough!!! Two of my girls were scared of the water, all 3 of them were unable to swim, and I was scared they were unsafe in the pool if I wasn't around. I feel so much better. You have taught them amazing skills and they call ALL SWIM now!!! Most importantly to me, though, they have learned safety skills! You are so patient with my babies (they can be very stubborn... More
I can't even begin to thank you enough!!! Two of my girls were scared of the water, all 3 of them were unable to swim, and I was scared they were unsafe in the pool if I wasn't around. I feel so much better. You have taught them amazing skills and they call ALL SWIM now!!! Most importantly to me, though, they have learned safety skills! You are so patient with my babies (they can be very stubborn) and I appreciate it so so much!!!! Less
My son just had his first lesson with Nicole today and he loved it! She takes her time and is patient with the kiddos and makes it fun for them. I came home and gave my son a bath after his lesson and he is already exercising his balance in the water and trusts himself to float. He has only had 1 lesson. Nicole is great, I'm looking forward to future classes for my son and I'm excited to see how ... More
My son just had his first lesson with Nicole today and he loved it! She takes her time and is patient with the kiddos and makes it fun for them. I came home and gave my son a bath after his lesson and he is already exercising his balance in the water and trusts himself to float. He has only had 1 lesson. Nicole is great, I'm looking forward to future classes for my son and I'm excited to see how he progresses! Thank you, Nicole! Less
We absolutely love going! She makes it so much fun while making sure the kids are learning how to be safe and secure in the water. Being able to pay as you go is also a huge plus, as being a mom of 3 our schedules can get pretty hectic. I recommend this to anyone and everyone!... More
We absolutely love going! She makes it so much fun while making sure the kids are learning how to be safe and secure in the water. Being able to pay as you go is also a huge plus, as being a mom of 3 our schedules can get pretty hectic. I recommend this to anyone and everyone! Less
Best part of our week! Both of my girls are scared of water (mostly scared of it on their faces) and they always leave class happy and wanting more even though they definitely have to deal with water on their faces. It's helping them have more confidence.... More
Best part of our week! Both of my girls are scared of water (mostly scared of it on their faces) and they always leave class happy and wanting more even though they definitely have to deal with water on their faces. It's helping them have more confidence. Less
She makes it so fun for my kids! They would never be this comfortable and excited to swim without her. I love how they are learning to be safe and enjoying themselves... More
She makes it so fun for my kids! They would never be this comfortable and excited to swim without her. I love how they are learning to be safe and enjoying themselves Less