Foss Swim School in St. Paul offers specialized swimming lessons for children of all ages. Located in the Lexington-Hamline Community Council, this swim school is highly praised by parents for its patient and skilled instructors. Offering a range of classes from Backfloat Baby to more advanced levels, kids show notable progress in a short time. Although the school isn't the cheapest option, the quality of instruction and customer service make it a worthwhile investment.
Parents appreciate the attention instructors give to each child, helping even the most hesitant swimmers feel comfortable in the water. However, some parents noted that classes sometimes start late and end early, and the pool room can get quite warm, especially in winter.
Pros:
- High-quality instruction
- Patient and kind teachers
- Significant progress in short timeframes
- Great customer service
- Well-structured classes
- Focused on making kids comfortable
- Excellent for very young learners
- Positive environment
- Convenient location
Cons:
- Not the cheapest option
- Classes can start late and end early
- Pool room can get hot in winter
Location / Contact
- Address: 1166 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, United States
- Phone:+1 651-646-7946
- Website:fossswimschool.com
Rating Stats
Reviews (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.7-star.
This business has 10 reviews.
The address is: 1166 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, United States .
The contact number is +1 651-646-7946
This service is listed under Swimming School .
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Nikala Bremmer
2 years ago
They are so so helpful here! My daughter had a hard time transitioning to a new class and they worked with us to help her feel comfortable and safe. Very thankful for their patience and understanding. Everyone there is kind and great in the pool :)
Shanice Sullivan
2 years ago
Foss exceeded my expectations when it came to Michaelas first swim lessons ! Julie at the St. Paul location was extremely patient with Michaela and she made so much progress in her 2week summer session. I was nervous about how she would …
Noel Bendickson
2 years ago
It was a lackluster experience from my perspective. Classes seemed to start late and end early. I also think they put too many kids in a class. Once classes are complete they say there is a great prize at the desk for you. My kids were …
Amy Swanberg
2 years ago
Last year I started my 3-year-old on swim lessons thinking she’d have so much fun right from the start. Reader, I ended up having a “problem kid”. She wanted to teach HERSELF to swim while simultaneously hanging on to me by the pool’s edge. …
Carley Odens
2 years ago
All three of our children (11, 4, 2) all LOVE Foss and have made amazing strides in their water skills. We’ve done other community swimming lessons, but there’s nowhere like Foss!
Chris Kuriger
2 years ago
Great experiences at Foss. My daughter loves her instructors. If you go in winter, expect the pool room to be pretty hot. I always end up in my t-shirt.
Mariana Story
2 years ago
We are huge fans of swim lessons at Foss! Our almost 2 year old is having the best time in her Backfloat Baby classes. It’s amazing to see her progress and learn, but most wonderful to see her love the water!
Talia Pletcher
2 years ago
This Foss Swim School is amazing! We really enjoy the way the class size and attention that the teachers give to the students. Our son just started this fall with Amber as his teacher and completed his first round of sessions and is doing …
Samantha Moe
2 years ago
The teachers and method are so good here! We started when my child was 1 and he didn't like getting his hair wet. Very early on, he grew to love putting his ears in the water, floating on his back, and now (age 2), he jumps off the side of …
Lizabeth Kyser
6 years ago
Foss is definitely not the cheapest option, but you get very high quality instruction consistently. The teachers clearly have a lot of training in instruction and customer service. If you aren't happy with the instruction, the staff will …