Testimonials

"My daughter Kate has been taking lessons here for about a year. A couple of weeks ago we went to WaterWorld and were on the lazy river. Kate insisted on being in her own tube and wanted to be as far away from me as possible. Half way around Kate fell out of her tube. I was about 10 feet away and jumped out of my tube to grab her. I could see a panicked look on her face as she was under water. But in a split second instinct kicked in and she elevatored up, back floated, looked around and grabbed her tube. All of our lessons have paid off! "

- Carol

"My son Joseph is in the Tiny Bubbles class and I am ever so grateful for this class and Mrs. Diana especially after a recent incident involving my son jumping into a creek! While out for a walk with a friend and our dogs, my son Joseph decided the dogs were having so much fun playing in the water that he wanted to join them. It all happened so fast but he kicked his feet and immediately flipped onto his back and by then I was there to help him get out of the water safely. It was shallow enough for him to stand up but we all know that doesn't matter when it comes to the dangers of drowning. Other than being soaked and a little scratch on his back, Joseph was fine. My friend was shocked that I stayed so calm. I was too, although I wasn't calm on the inside. Thanks to the wonderful instruction from Mrs.Diana both Joseph and I knew what to do. Thank you for running such a great program at Starfish that gives both parents and kids the tools to stay safe in the water!"

- T. Keagy

"We just joined Starfish again for our second child, Emma. She is loving every minute of it and can't wait for her next lesson.

I enrolled her after hearing about a very tragic situation involving a family friend's 3 year old child. The little girl survived, but she has lost her sight and will never be the same again. Her parents are in the process of looking for a full time live-in nurse!

Even though this moving process is tough for you, just remember, you are
keeping our kids safe every day. Thanks for your dedication."

- A. Mahoney

"We truly do love Starfish Swim School, as our daughter is absolutely loving her classes & really thriving in her swim development."

- P. Sand

" just wanted to let you know that my daughter continues to make amazing progress!! I can't believe she is actually "swimming" I am so proud of her accomplishments and I owe it all to you and your teachers. I drive all the way from Boulder and wouldn't give it up! You all are doing a great job You have said it yourself...learning to swim isn't an option...no matter where that is. Thanks."

- A. Cremona

"I just want you to know how thrilled we are with Aidan's progress and how much he loves swimming and your school. We are going on almost 3 years of swimming with you - year-round! I'm so glad we have stuck with it, because, I also believe so strongly in the safety aspect of it."

- Claudia

"Please know that we continue to be amazed and astounded at all of the progress my boys are making at swimming...! My husband couldn't believe the confidence and skills they have learned in just a few months.

You have a great swim school and wonderful teachers. Thanks."

- L. Schachterle

"I wanted to share words of encouragement. I truly believe that you are doing everything that you can for the children. I would also like for you to know that our son (Conner, 4yrs) has been with Starfish for about 6 months and I am so very proud and pleased with his progress.

Everyone on your team is so polite and professional and I know that we as parents have made the right decision by choosing Starfish for his swim school. Keep up the good work and thank you again for giving my son this wonderful learning experience. Have a great day! Many Thanks."

- J. Jackson

"You would be amazed to see the boys swim. I still tell anyone interested in swim lessons to contact Starfish. You are running a "Grand" program. Justin my older son who is now 10 is going to the USA State Junior Olympic Swim meet in Fort Collins next weekend. He is seated 3rd in the state in the 100 Fly and 4th in the 50 Fly. A long way from where we started with you with life survival skills. Swimming has become a major part of his life. He swims for CAC stingrays year round. Brendan my younger son now 9 swims the summer community team but loves it as well."

- K. Summers

"My son has been swimming with Miss Ann since he was a year and 1/2. He learned how to survive and then to swim. He is now almost 13, and is an amazing and graceful swimmer who LOVES the water. I wholly believe the foundation for his current skill level was laid down 11 1/2 years ago! I believe in this program."

- M. Schreier-Yee

"I enrolled my son who is 3 years old and my daughter who is 5 years old in StarFish Swim school at Heartwood Athletic Club late this past summer.

I just have to let you and your staff know that the results have been phenomenal! My children can actually swim now! I am so impressed with your staff and instructors I don't even know where to begin. My daughter took swimming lessons for over 2 years at a local recreation center sometimes 2 lessons a week and I was so frustrated that she was still sinking like a brick and had no safety or swimming/floating skills after tons of these "lessons". She and my son both have been succeeding wonderfully due to your school and staff. I just wanted to let you know how impressed and happy I am with your school. I tell everyone I know how great Starfish is, and I thought you should know as well. Keep up the great work! My children will be able to happily and safely swim during our first trip to Walt Disney World this coming May thanks to your incredible swim school and staff.

Thanks so much!"

- T. A. Blimmel

"Thank you for the information on the swim schools in our new home town. I plan to check them out shortly after we arrive. I may not get a chance to speak with you again before we leave but I wanted to tell you thanks for all your help. It has been a true pleasure working with your staff. They have really helped my children progress in their lessons. It wasn’t always easy, but your staff has always been kind, understanding and professional with me, my husband and our two children. I wish you all continued success. Happy swimming!"

- D. Keller

"My daughter, Leilani, & I met Ann almost 16 years ago when she first started teaching her swim classes. My daughter was a rambunctious 1 ½ year old who, under Ann’s tutelage became a fearless 2 year old, a strong individual with her own personality and sense of being while learning to swim.

Leilani is now an outgoing 17 year old, getting ready to set off for college. Since her swim lessons, she has never had a fear of water, has snorkeled with her dad since she was 6 and was certified as a SCUBA diver at 15.

I was thrilled to read an article on the CBS4denver.com website about the Starfish Swim School and want to thank Ann for bringing her experience to the Denver Metro area and enriching my child’s life. Ann brings a much needed service and experience to the children of today’s world and helps to keep our children safe."

- D. Mock

"Far Superior -- the only thing that comes close is private lessons."

- Koeppen

"You get with it and make them work and it's still fun."

- S. Largan

"Better Ratio and Safety Skills - My Children actually learned something.  The warm water makes a big difference in comfort level."

- L. Smith

"Much better than group lessons elsewhere, better instructors, smaller classes, more one-on-one attention."

- R. Kark

"The only other program we have tried is our local rec center and there is no comparison.  After 5 years in that program, our daughter couldn't put her head underwater. After one Starfish Session, she became a fish!"

- S. Barone

"After having no success with our rec center program we came to Starfish; hearing about it from a friend. My girls went from being afraid of the water after 2 years of lessons to swimming (mostly) in 6 weeks - INCREDIBLE!"

- C Hovater

"My kids have taken at a rec center and "private lessons" at our neighborhood pool. My kids gained more in this 12 weeks than in every lesson they have taken.  Keep up the good work.  Peolple will pay the $ if you give good service and you do!"

- J. Clawson

"Starfish has been better than anything; even better than the lessons my older daughter took when we lived in CA."

- S. Kallett

"This program far exceeds any program we have seen or been in."

- M. Tucker

"Much better than the program my elder child did. You work to develop truly progressive Swimming Skills, not just "survival".

- P. Hunt

"Love the swim/float!  Great with kids with special needs."

- R. Palmer

"Ann, we saw your spot on the news a few weeks ago- way to go! We think of you often, all of our kids are awesome swimmers and now enjoy the swim team. We owe you many thanks!!"

- K. Andrie