Marjean's Swimland

My son had taken lessons at the Y in Santa Paula and then at Ventura. Although all of those teachers were very patient and good with all of the kids my son wasn't progressing as well as I thought that he should. He did cry a few days at first, especially in the cold water in Santa Paula. Even though he had gone through several sessions in warm water in Ventura he never looked forward to it. We then, by chance, re-found Marjean through a mutual friend. My mother, sister-in-law and niece all graduated from Marjean's when she was in Santa Paula decades ago. But then she moved and I never heard about her again. Well there she was teaching in Agoura. So we signed up my then four year old. The first day took about five minutes of prodding but then he was in and felt very comfortable with Marjean. She offered firm love to him and all of the other students to which they appear to respond well. By day two he was swimming to the teacher in the middle of their lane and by the end of the week he was jumping into the deep end and enjoying it. He would ask for more time! We highly recommend her to everyone. For us she is worth the 45 minute + drive to get to her. We are looking forward to working with her during his maintenance program this summer. For their is something special in her "magical water". more

My 3-yo daughter just finished a two week class at Marjean's Swimland. I would highly recommend it for new swimmers. Marjean and her staff are tough but loving. There is no crying in the pool and they make them go underwater on the first day. It really was quite remarkable. It is located at Wagon Wheel pool, which is a bit dumpy. But the staff make up for it by being so great with the kids. more

Marjean offers excellent swim instruction that actually gets the kids swimming. The best part about her classes is that she has the mannerism that makes the kids love her as well as swim when they least want to. No floaties are allowed in this class, only true and traditional swimming. Highly recommended for first time swimmers or for any child that doesn't want to let go of his floaties. more