based on 61 reviews
We tried "traditional" swim lessons for my son who has sensory issues. He hated getting his face wet, but they said he had to go underwater multiple times each class because that's what their curriculum calls for. This led to meltdowns and anxiety about the water. When I found out about JR's Swim School, it was such a relief. The program is tailored to each student, and my son adores his instruct... More
We tried "traditional" swim lessons for my son who has sensory issues. He hated getting his face wet, but they said he had to go underwater multiple times each class because that's what their curriculum calls for. This led to meltdowns and anxiety about the water. When I found out about JR's Swim School, it was such a relief. The program is tailored to each student, and my son adores his instructor, Lizzy. She's able to push him with gentle encouragement while still allowing him to have autonomy over his own body. It's been three months, and he swam face down for a few feet without a floating device. He's excited to go to class, and proud of his own progress. It's incredible. Less
Absolutely wonderful swim school! Wonderful instructors who know how to work with my child.
Jr’s Swim School is exceptional! Our son who has severe autism has been receiving swimming lessons from them for about 2 years now. He is doing amazing and loves it! All of the instructors are trained to teach and interact with people who have all different types of disabilities and special needs. They are experienced, accommodating, and truly individualize the lessons to the needs of the swimmer... More
Jr’s Swim School is exceptional! Our son who has severe autism has been receiving swimming lessons from them for about 2 years now. He is doing amazing and loves it! All of the instructors are trained to teach and interact with people who have all different types of disabilities and special needs. They are experienced, accommodating, and truly individualize the lessons to the needs of the swimmer. They all are so kind and make the environment fun and engaging! Absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for specialized swimming lessons! Less
Great swim school with great instructors. We highly recommend Jr’s Swim School.
Jr's lessons helped save my kid's life. My kid took swim lessons in 2019. Two years later, my kid and I got caught in a rip current in the ocean during a trip to the coast. The lifeguards were driving to us while we gripped our surfboard in the deep water. Then a wave separated us, and my kid was left to fend for himself while we waited for the lifeguards. There was nothing I could do. Thank God ... More
Jr's lessons helped save my kid's life. My kid took swim lessons in 2019. Two years later, my kid and I got caught in a rip current in the ocean during a trip to the coast. The lifeguards were driving to us while we gripped our surfboard in the deep water. Then a wave separated us, and my kid was left to fend for himself while we waited for the lifeguards. There was nothing I could do. Thank God that my kid heard a still, small voice telling him to "climb up," and JR's Swim School had taught him the skills he needed. He was able to survive in the water until the lifeguard reached him. That was a big day. I will always remember and appreciate our time with Julie. Less
Wonderful coaches! All of my kids ages 4-12 loved them! And with only a couple lessons and lots of practice they learned to swim in record time :) thanks again!!
My son takes lessons with Jr’s Swim School and they are amazing!! Julie and Travis have been great, my son has made a lot of improvement in the water. Our hopes with them was to get our son (who loves water) to be safe in/around water and it’s definitely helping. He loves going to swim class and loves his teacher Travis. Thank you JR’s Swim!
Coach Julie and Travis have an amazing team, they understand each students’ needs and prepare a plan to address them, my kid enjoys each swim lesson and have been mastering skills each day, we’ve worked with multiple instructors across the valley locations and everyone has the same goal, objective and works with the parents as a team. I highly recommend Jr’s Swim school to everyone, they are top ... More
Coach Julie and Travis have an amazing team, they understand each students’ needs and prepare a plan to address them, my kid enjoys each swim lesson and have been mastering skills each day, we’ve worked with multiple instructors across the valley locations and everyone has the same goal, objective and works with the parents as a team. I highly recommend Jr’s Swim school to everyone, they are top class, passionate about what they do and really cares teaching the students best way possible. Thanks to everyone at Jr's Swim school. Less
My son has been swimming with Jr's Swim School for a few years now and we have had an excellent experience with all of his swim instructors. My son is mostly non verbal, and everyone is so patient and incredible with him! I would (and do!) recommend Jr's to anyone who needs one on one instruction for their child.
My daughter has been going to Jr's Swim School now, weekly, for about a year. Her instructor, Travis, is amazing with her, and provides 1-1 assistance and instruction, with her special needs in mind. They will work with what is best for your child. For my daughter, it is a happy, therapeutic experience that she looks forward to every week! I can't say enough about their expertise, business model,... More
My daughter has been going to Jr's Swim School now, weekly, for about a year. Her instructor, Travis, is amazing with her, and provides 1-1 assistance and instruction, with her special needs in mind. They will work with what is best for your child. For my daughter, it is a happy, therapeutic experience that she looks forward to every week! I can't say enough about their expertise, business model, and genuine concern and care for their students. Less
I cannot begin to describe what an immense blessing it has been to find Jr's Swim School. Prior to finding them, I had enrolled my son in 4 different swim programs (private, semi private, group). With his autism and ADHD, he could never follow structured lessons and inflexible teachers. I felt embarrassed when he didn't listen to teachers. I felt sad when I felt like they thought my son was disre... More
I cannot begin to describe what an immense blessing it has been to find Jr's Swim School. Prior to finding them, I had enrolled my son in 4 different swim programs (private, semi private, group). With his autism and ADHD, he could never follow structured lessons and inflexible teachers. I felt embarrassed when he didn't listen to teachers. I felt sad when I felt like they thought my son was disrepectful instead of just....different. Jr's Swim is a treasure. I found it on a FB autism group. Even at the first lesson, I could already see the difference. It was the most inclusive and affirming environment. I didn't cringe when he didn't follow instructions because, the instructors were not bothered by it. Rather than see inattention as a barrier, they used it as a tool. Interrupting more structured activities to dive or rings or do cannonballs off the side of the pool, before returning to more skills. They know how to work with kids, adapting and pivoting as needed. It's the first time he is excited to go to swim lessons. A huge win for us! Less
Everyone at JR’s Swim School is AMAZING! When my son started lessons, he wouldn’t even get in the pool. But their patience and willingness to understand my son has not only helped him get in the pool, but start swimming!! I could not recommend Julie and her team enough!! ♥️
Love the coach and the swimming lesson for my kiddos, they do enjoy having a fun time while learning.
My son is 6 and went in not knowing to hold his breath or swim just enjoyed being in the water. Now he is swimming and is more than I even expected so thankful 😊
Coach Lizzy was so great with Phebe. She's learned so many skills & has confidence in the water. We had a great overall experience with JR for the last 2+ years.
Great experience and great instructors. Made a total difference in my kid's skills, From a Non swimmer to back floating and swimming face down. We have been trying for couple of years and this team made it click. 5 🌟 , Coach Travis and Julie are rock stars.
Jr’s Swim School We have two children on the autism spectrum both with very different and have unique needs one child our youngest who is 8 has very high sensory needs he is also considered low to no verbal and has extreme issues with becoming overstimulated and transitions as well as behaviors due to lack of communication and overstimulation also has extreme issue with body awareness in the w... More
Jr’s Swim School We have two children on the autism spectrum both with very different and have unique needs one child our youngest who is 8 has very high sensory needs he is also considered low to no verbal and has extreme issues with becoming overstimulated and transitions as well as behaviors due to lack of communication and overstimulation also has extreme issue with body awareness in the water and has to wear headphones most Of the time. He can be extremely difficult to work with because of all of these Barriers. His teachers at Jr’s Swim School have been amazing with him working together with us as parents to help come up with solutions to work through all of these things. They have been very patient with him and have made it a safe and fun environment for him as well. Older brother who 10 is on the spectrum but has ocd as well and has sensory issues. They have worked with together with us to make a Consistent plan to help him work through a lot of his OCD and have helped with water safety and communication. They work with a variety of children with special needs and are really good with accommodating to their needs and adapting when they need change. They have taken the time to learn how to communicate with both boys. They have also given us the tools to be able to be consistent and work with both of our kids at home to continue their water safety and swimming skills outside of the classroom. I would highly recommend any teacher at Jr’s swim school they not only have the skill but have the kindness understanding and compassion that most swim schools lack. Less
Jr's swim school is a God sent. We started with them about 4 years ago now. All 3 of my kiddos have learned to swim from someone on their team (one being ASD). Every single one of them have been amazing with the kids. I LOVE that they offer year round swim lessons because kiddos with special needs, need constant revision and support to learn a task. My ASD kiddo didn't care that water might be da... More
Jr's swim school is a God sent. We started with them about 4 years ago now. All 3 of my kiddos have learned to swim from someone on their team (one being ASD). Every single one of them have been amazing with the kids. I LOVE that they offer year round swim lessons because kiddos with special needs, need constant revision and support to learn a task. My ASD kiddo didn't care that water might be dangerous and before them she would just simply jump into a body of water without any care and sink (obviously I would jump in after her.) It was a very scary time for our family and had to have constant supervision around water even the smallest amount. The team taught her safety rules to avoid this now. Jr's has brought our family a lot of peace of mind. Being that ASD kiddos are very prone to drowning this has been our number one concern. She now loves to dive, swimming without any kind of floatation device and able to hold her breath all on her own. If you have a kiddo with special needs, they are a must to have in your group of therapies!!! Less
My son has be attending Jr’s Swim School for the last 4 months. It’s been a wonderful experience for him. He absolutely loves his instructor Travis. Travis is patient and flexible and understands that sometimes kids with autism are unpredictable. He makes adjustments to his lessons as needed. I would recommend Jr’s Swim School to any parent who has struggled with other swim schools that don’t ad... More
My son has be attending Jr’s Swim School for the last 4 months. It’s been a wonderful experience for him. He absolutely loves his instructor Travis. Travis is patient and flexible and understands that sometimes kids with autism are unpredictable. He makes adjustments to his lessons as needed. I would recommend Jr’s Swim School to any parent who has struggled with other swim schools that don’t adapt their lessons to kids who have special needs. Less
JR’s swim school is the best adaptive swim school in Phoenix by far!! The staff is very friendly, laid back, and amazing with the kids. They create a swim plan that is very personalized, according to the student and family’s individual needs. I have been taking my son here for a year and have nothing but great things to say. I would definitely recommend JR’s swim school for anyone with a special ... More
JR’s swim school is the best adaptive swim school in Phoenix by far!! The staff is very friendly, laid back, and amazing with the kids. They create a swim plan that is very personalized, according to the student and family’s individual needs. I have been taking my son here for a year and have nothing but great things to say. I would definitely recommend JR’s swim school for anyone with a special needs child that is looking for a fun and supportive swim environment! Less
My 4.5 year old son who's on the spectrum was previously at another big name swim school for over a year and had shown very little progress, and I was over the staff there not knowing how to work with him. I started looking for other swim schools and came across Jr.'s Swim School, which came highly recommended from other Autism-Mom friends. After he got signed up and started, I saw improvements R... More
My 4.5 year old son who's on the spectrum was previously at another big name swim school for over a year and had shown very little progress, and I was over the staff there not knowing how to work with him. I started looking for other swim schools and came across Jr.'s Swim School, which came highly recommended from other Autism-Mom friends. After he got signed up and started, I saw improvements RIGHT AWAY. His instructor, Coach Lizzie knew just how to handle him and was both gentle and receptive to his needs in the water. He brought in his faithful chewy and did better in the first few weeks at Jr.'s than he had previously. I am SO SO happy that we found Jr.'s Swim School and would highly recommend it to any special needs parents!! Less
Specialized in Special Needs! I went through a handful of swim instructors at several different places claiming they cater to special needs and it was a disaster. At Jr Swim, they provided me with a patient, knowledgable coach that uses different techniques to motivate my child to swim. Coach Lizzy is the absolute best. She treats my son with respect, kindness, and patience while pushing him ... More
Specialized in Special Needs! I went through a handful of swim instructors at several different places claiming they cater to special needs and it was a disaster. At Jr Swim, they provided me with a patient, knowledgable coach that uses different techniques to motivate my child to swim. Coach Lizzy is the absolute best. She treats my son with respect, kindness, and patience while pushing him forward in his lesson. He has made so much progress in the few months we've been with her. We are very thankful to have a spot at JR Swim. Less
My son has been attending Jr’s Swim School for over a year now. It’s the highlight of his week. Even though he’s non verbal, I know he loves his swim lesson because he runs towards the pool and has a bunch of energy as soon as we walk in the building. Thanks to Travis for having so much patience with my little ball of energy!
I love the tailored approach and private swim instruction. It really makes all the difference. My little guy is high energy, and is diagnosed level two autistic (verbal). Travis has been excellent at connecting and building trust with my son while swimming. My son really looks forward to swim class every week. He is also making great progress just in the 4 - 5 months he has been receiving instruc... More
I love the tailored approach and private swim instruction. It really makes all the difference. My little guy is high energy, and is diagnosed level two autistic (verbal). Travis has been excellent at connecting and building trust with my son while swimming. My son really looks forward to swim class every week. He is also making great progress just in the 4 - 5 months he has been receiving instruction. Less
12/10!!! Amazing experience, can’t wait to keep coming back! My son looks forward to it every week. The teachers are amazing and Julie really cares about individualizing the action plan for your child and how best to navigate challenging behaviors. Seriously THE best experience with them!
We have been with Jr's Swim School for a few years now and I can't say enough great things about it. My daughter is diagnosed with Cornelia De Lange syndrome, she struggles with gross and fine motor skills and regulating her vestibular system. When we first started my daughter did not like going on her back as it would completely throw her off, and had zero experience with swimming. Julie took he... More
We have been with Jr's Swim School for a few years now and I can't say enough great things about it. My daughter is diagnosed with Cornelia De Lange syndrome, she struggles with gross and fine motor skills and regulating her vestibular system. When we first started my daughter did not like going on her back as it would completely throw her off, and had zero experience with swimming. Julie took her time with our daughter, and soon my daughter was floating on her back comfortably and can now swim with little assistance. We love the team there and will always recommend them. Less
As a parent of a child with multiple disabilities , water is always a concern. While I know my daughter might not understand all things like water safety, knowing she has the resources/hands on experience is an amazing feeling. We started swimming with Jrs school in Feb 2021. At first I was only looking into this swim for another family, however after reaching out and talking to Julie. We signed ... More
As a parent of a child with multiple disabilities , water is always a concern. While I know my daughter might not understand all things like water safety, knowing she has the resources/hands on experience is an amazing feeling. We started swimming with Jrs school in Feb 2021. At first I was only looking into this swim for another family, however after reaching out and talking to Julie. We signed up our daughter . 7 months we have been with Jrs, in that time several unexpected things have occured. My daughter now knows what to do if she feel in the pool. she knows how to get in the pool adaptively and safely. she is able to kick, which is huge after her hip surgery in Aug 2020. She is able to blow bubbles and turn her head. i use to think that with her mixed muscle tone she w.ould never do things like hold the wall, try to pull her self out. However those are some things she has started to show the ability to accomplish. She looks forward to her swim sessions , even on not good days for her. Her therapist have seen muscle strength we have never seen in 8 years. As parents we now feel even more confident in our daughter being around water because of Jrs. Less
Julie is the absolute best! My 10 year old son has always been a strong swimmer. He has Down syndrome and needs help with his stroke development, and within a few sessions with Julie he was able to improve so much. She’s got a very solid teaching method and my son loves his lessons!
What an amazing swim school for kiddos of different abilities. We signed up for sensory swim for our 8 year old daughter in Feb 2021 and our daughter took to it instantly. Julie is amazingly patient not only with the parents but the child. She believes in all kids are capable of accomplishing many things inside the water. Her additional coaches are knowledgeable, friendly and willing to adapt. Ou... More
What an amazing swim school for kiddos of different abilities. We signed up for sensory swim for our 8 year old daughter in Feb 2021 and our daughter took to it instantly. Julie is amazingly patient not only with the parents but the child. She believes in all kids are capable of accomplishing many things inside the water. Her additional coaches are knowledgeable, friendly and willing to adapt. Our daughters therapists have noticed a big change even in muscle tone. In the short time she has been at JRs she has become more confident in the water and excited for her weekly sessions. We are amazed at Jrs and everyone in the company. Less
We absolutely love Jr's Swim School! I have two special needs boys that have been going there for a few months and they are swimming like little fishes! Not only do they know how to swim but they are also learning water safety and techniques for when they get tired during a swim among several other safety rules/techniques. Julie is a wonderful teacher that my boys just adore and they cannot wai... More
We absolutely love Jr's Swim School! I have two special needs boys that have been going there for a few months and they are swimming like little fishes! Not only do they know how to swim but they are also learning water safety and techniques for when they get tired during a swim among several other safety rules/techniques. Julie is a wonderful teacher that my boys just adore and they cannot wait to see her every swim class. She is very knowledgeable about special needs and has an approach that is friendly but works. Between both boys they have hearing loss, autism, ADHD, Sticklers Syndrome and anxiety and she knows how to work with all of it. They now have a genuine love and respect for the water and I'm grateful we found Jr's Swim School. Less
I enrolled my 8 yr old (typical) and 5 yr old whom is Autistic. I was worried because my 5yr old doesnt do well with new people. We have the pleasure of working with Alicia. She is AMAZING. Can get my 5yr old to do anything and she gives my 8yr old the confidence she needs. I will be enrolling (hopefully) for fall and I cant wait. Julie is so communicative and sweet as well!!! You wont be disappo... More
I enrolled my 8 yr old (typical) and 5 yr old whom is Autistic. I was worried because my 5yr old doesnt do well with new people. We have the pleasure of working with Alicia. She is AMAZING. Can get my 5yr old to do anything and she gives my 8yr old the confidence she needs. I will be enrolling (hopefully) for fall and I cant wait. Julie is so communicative and sweet as well!!! You wont be disappointed with this company I assure you. Less
My son had been in swimming lessons since he was a toddler all the way through to his current age (8). He never retained enough skill for me to be comfortable around the water with him until JR Swim School! He is excelling at swimming and confident!
My 9 year old daughter who has Down syndrome has been with JR swim school for a year. This is the best swim program for kids with special needs. My daughter loves to go to swim class and has improved so much since starting lessons.
My 3 year old son gets lessons with Jr swim school and absolutely loves it and has grown so much with his water confidence. the patients his instructor has with him has been wonderfull. I would recommend them to anyone.
Julie is amazing with children and has a smile that will warm your heart but is very skilled and experienced for her age. She will make a lasting impression on anyone who is lucky enough to have her in their life.
We had the best time with JR’s swim school! My child, AJ, loved it and loved his Coach!! Coach Alicia did a fantastic job and so did Julie! Thanks for everything!!! The Rubino’s
We have had the privilege to work with Julie, for the past few months! I have three children receiving lessons from her and each child is learning so much. She has met each child where they are at and has set goals that have inspired and challenged them. I’m genuinely impressed with her business, passion and knowledge. She’s the best as what she does!
I wouldn’t take my kids anywhere else. This is by far the best swim school!
These lessons are worth every penny! I am so thankful the work Ryan is doing with my son!!!
Jr's swim school is heaven sent. My son was born without the ability to move his right arm. He has been in therapy since he was a couple months old. Recently his doctor recommended that he receive swim lessons to help him learn to use both arms together. We found Jr's Swim School through an internet search. I like that they are trained to assist children with disabilities. I like how Ryan encoura... More
Jr's swim school is heaven sent. My son was born without the ability to move his right arm. He has been in therapy since he was a couple months old. Recently his doctor recommended that he receive swim lessons to help him learn to use both arms together. We found Jr's Swim School through an internet search. I like that they are trained to assist children with disabilities. I like how Ryan encourage my son to use both arms. Ryan is very patient and gentle. He does a great job. If you are searching for a swim school, look no further! This is the one. Less
Our 13-year old daughter has been taking lessons for several weeks from Ryan. He’s very patient and skilled in getting her to participate to the best of her ability. She’s more vocal and happy and moves her arms and legs a lot with him. Our daughter has cerebral palsy and several other challenges, but it doesn’t phase Ryan or Julie. The other thing I like about them is Julie responds to all texts... More
Our 13-year old daughter has been taking lessons for several weeks from Ryan. He’s very patient and skilled in getting her to participate to the best of her ability. She’s more vocal and happy and moves her arms and legs a lot with him. Our daughter has cerebral palsy and several other challenges, but it doesn’t phase Ryan or Julie. The other thing I like about them is Julie responds to all texts and phone messages almost immediately. Great people, great business. If you have special kids-this is your place! Less
My son is HFA and loves the water but has always hated swim lessons. After talking to Julie we decided to give this a try. He took to Ryan immediately and he has made so much progress with him. I am excited to see where my little one will go from here! Thank you for your kind hearts and will to work with those with special needs!
We love Coach Jules and Coach Ryan. They are highly skilled at teaching kids how to swim. They make swim class fun. I wouldn’t take my kids to anyone else :-)
Everyone check out this Amazing Swim school. It's the perfect time of year without all of that Extreme Heat. Great for all kids They're very flexible and wonderful people to learn from.
I have been so impressed with Jr swim school! It has been great for my five year old daughter who has special needs including being non verbal and having some sensory issues. Julie and Ryan do a great job catering to her specific needs. I have seen huge sensory improvement right away with my daughter. I Couldn't be happier, and I know my daughter absolutely loves it.
Coach Jules is awesome with my 4 yr old son. Prior to finding her we went through several different instructors some just didn't mesh well with him and some were just not assertive enough with him. She's been coaching him for over 8 months and he has grown and learned so much from her. He can't wait to see her each week and is always excited to jump into the pool to show her his skills! I VERY hi... More
Coach Jules is awesome with my 4 yr old son. Prior to finding her we went through several different instructors some just didn't mesh well with him and some were just not assertive enough with him. She's been coaching him for over 8 months and he has grown and learned so much from her. He can't wait to see her each week and is always excited to jump into the pool to show her his skills! I VERY highly recommend her and Jr's Swim School! Less
We did not have a good experience with swim lessons prior to coming to Jr's Swim School. One of my daughters was terrified of the water. Julie and Ryan were not only patient with her, they were also knowledgeable in using techniques to help put my daughter at ease. Thanks to Julie and Ryan, both my daughters LOVE swim (a drastic turnaround from where we started). I can't recommend them highly eno... More
We did not have a good experience with swim lessons prior to coming to Jr's Swim School. One of my daughters was terrified of the water. Julie and Ryan were not only patient with her, they were also knowledgeable in using techniques to help put my daughter at ease. Thanks to Julie and Ryan, both my daughters LOVE swim (a drastic turnaround from where we started). I can't recommend them highly enough! Less
I would highly recommend Jules and Ryan to any family looking to teach their children how to swim. I worked with each of them for 2 years and they always went above and beyond for their families.
Love Julie and Ryan they are a Fantastic team and worked really great with my 4 kiddos!! They are energetic and very great with little people and my kiddos learned great skills for safety in the water and the best part learned how to swim! I highly recommend them!
Julie and Ryan are excellent swim instructors. They are patient, kind and fun during lessons. My son enjoys learning from them very much. He has learned all 4 strokes since July and now learning to gain endurance. We feel grateful to have met them and recommend their swimming school highly.
Julie and Ryan are so caring about their job with the kids...my son loves going to swim lessons.
Always welcoming, passionate and overall phenomenal!!! Recommend 100% to people with kids of all ages. I've known Jules for almost 3 years and Ryan for 2. Love there two!
Excellent Swim Instructors! I feel so luck that to have found Julie and Ryan for swim lessons. We've been doing lessons twice a week since May. My son is 5 and went from being scared to let go of the edge to gliding the length of the pool from the shallow to the deep end. Julie and Ryan are professional, fun and patient when dealing with my children and I wouldn't go anywhere else.
I would absolutely recommend Julie and Ryan for swim lessons! Our kids (2 and 4) always look forward to going and learn so much every week! They have made amazing progress with their swimming skills and water safety! I think it has everything to do with the one on one attention they get rather than going to a big group class. They assess how each child learns best and customizes the class just fo... More
I would absolutely recommend Julie and Ryan for swim lessons! Our kids (2 and 4) always look forward to going and learn so much every week! They have made amazing progress with their swimming skills and water safety! I think it has everything to do with the one on one attention they get rather than going to a big group class. They assess how each child learns best and customizes the class just for them! Less
My grandkids love Ryan and Julie. They are making great progress! They are always very prompt and have great communication between the kids, parents, and caregivers.
Thank you to Ryan and Julie for helping Zachary strengthen his swimming skills. He is way more confident in his swimming abilities and can't wait to go swimming with his friends all the time. You guys are great. I will definitely recommend JR's Swim School to all my friends!!!!