Tiburon Swim Academy in Waltham

Tiburon has been the best school for our family! Our oldest son started at 2.5 and our second at 15 months. They’re both incredibly strong and independent in the water and it’s a blessing to not have to worry about them on family vacations. They absolutely love their coaches and love going to swim class every week.

Our daughter started when she was two. Now at five she has mastered most of the basic skills. As a pediatric nurse I have always known how important water safety is, I am now much more confident having my child be in and around open water knowing she has been taught, educated and learned life saving skills such as pool safety, entry and exit, and is able to float and tread water independently

Just stop going to Goldfish. Immediately. You are wasting your time. Tiburon’s program is light years ahead. They know our kids personalities and care so much about getting them to be excellent swimmers. Get any time you can with their program, it will pay itself in dividends.

Coach Kareena at Tiburon has been amazing, working with both our kids to get them swimming and comfortable in the water. She's kind, patient, and silly in just the right mix to help nervous swimmers love the water.

We’ve had an incredible experience with Coach Kareena! From day one, it was clear that she has a special gift for working with kids. The way she builds trust and connection is truly remarkable - our child immediately felt comfortable and motivated in the water. Coach Kareena has an exceptional ability to break down techniques in a way that’s easy for our son to understand, while also making lessons fun and engaging. What sets her apart is also her focus on long-term progression. We’ve seen consistent growth not only in swimming skills but also in confidence and discipline. The combination of top-notch coaching and genuine care has made a lasting impact on our son’s swimming journey. We’re so grateful for Coach Kareena's dedication and expertise — highly recommend!

We are so grateful for Tiburon Swim Academy, specifically Coach kareena and everything she has done for our son. Before finding Tiburon, we tried just about every swim school in the Boston area without success. No one was able to help our toddler feel comfortable in the water, especially when it came to floating on his back. From the very first lesson, Kareena’s warm and encouraging approach made all the difference and within just a few lessons she had him comfortably floating on his back, along with a bunch of other new skills! It’s amazing to watch how confident he has become in such a short time. We cannot thank Coach Kareena enough for her patience and incredible coaching skills and would recommend Tiburon and her to anyone looking for a fantastic swim coach!

Just finished a swim clinic with Coach Andrew for our almost 4 year old. Coach Andrew and the entire organization are fantastic. We have been in weekly lessons through a different company with little to no progression and within 5 days she has mastered over 8 skills. Floating independently, going under water, kicking backwards and being able to roll over and bring herself up. Mid week, our daughter was feeling timid and multiple coaches helped her regain confidence. True professionals and expert coaches. Can’t wait to continue with Tiburon.

Top-notch experience! I’m so grateful that Tiburon Swim Academy exists. We started with the 5-day Swim Clinic (30-minute classes at the same time every day for one week), and my child quickly bonded with Coach Etasha. After the clinic, I put my child on the waitlist for weekly lessons and requested the same coach. I’m thankful we were able to get off the waitlist, as my child is flourishing in this program. Confidence in the water and swimming skills have improved by 100%. We’re at the Wellesley location, inside the Longfellow Health Club next to the Babson College Skating Center. My child has also had Coach James as a substitute, who is just as wonderful. In fact, all the coaches I’ve encountered seem friendly, fun, and effective! I’ve heard from a friend that they tried different coaches to find the best fit for their children, and it seems that Tiburon has a great match for every student. My child looks forward to swimming with Coach Etasha every week, and we’ve seen immense progress in the pool. I highly recommend Tiburon Swim Academy, especially for kids who might be fearful of water or swimming. I’d also be remiss if I didn’t mention Korrinn, the Director of Operations at the Wellesley location. From day one, she’s been calm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and incredibly customer-focused.