Murray Callan Swim School

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1012 Law St (at San Marcos & Pacific Beach)
San Diego, CA 92109

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(858) 273-7946
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I can't say enough about the great experience we've has here. We know without a doubt, our kids have a great foundation for swimming (and they are 4 and 2) and it will keep gettin...

Worst

I took my son to Murray Callan's for over 6 months and ultimately parted ways in a rather ugly manner. Originally, I wrote a scathing review of the school while I was still quite ...

Flips Now! 6/6/2012

Our older daughter continues to work on her proficiency in 3 of the 4 swim strokes and can even do a flip now! more

Amazing 5/22/2012

The swim instructors are amazing! Knowledgeable, nice ,patient yet firm. The water temperature encourages the kids to get in and its comfortable for them to stay in. The facility is always super clean and the staff is very friendly. Its such a great feeling knowing that my kid can swim and is water safe. more

Highly Recommend 5/14/2012

I highly recommend any parent to bring their child to learn how to swim at Murray Callan swim school the instructor are amazing they have patients with the children and they are determined for your child to learn how to swim. My daughter that is 5 years old learned how to swim over summer, she is so confident in the water and very happy that she can swim with her cousins now in the pool. Thank you more

Erin and Rocky have been amazing 5/10/2012

My daughter started swimming at 6 mos with Erin and I was amazed on how fast she picked up swimming. She is now 3 years old and swimming with Rocky. Who pushes her everyday to be a better swimmer. Erin and Rocky have been amazing Thank you. more

Wonderful 5/3/2012

The instructors are all so wonderful and very patient with the children. I recommend MCSS to all my friends. more

The best out there! 4/30/2012

I would like to start off by saying that Murray Callan Swim School is the best out there! My family and I have been going there for years. They offer a great business to people who want their children to be great, strong swimmers. more

Thank You 4/24/2012

My daughter can now swim across the whole pool on her own. My husband and I are so proud of her and are so happy that we found a place that could teach her that and still make it fun. We say thank you to Murray Callan! more

They've got it right 4/17/2012

It seems like they've got it right. A business that is a staple in the community and has been around forever speaks volumes. The goal is to teach kids -- MCSS has exceeded it. My son is a fish - and he just turned 2 last month. I like knowing he is confident and safe. I am grateful to Rocky and Erin for giving my son this invalueable gift. Keep it up! more

Amazed 4/11/2012

My daughter is almost 3 and has been swimming at Murray Callan for about 2 years. Every time someone sees her in a pool, they are amazed at how well she can swim! She usually (she is 2) loves the lessons, and I have never had a bad experience with anyone - instructor or staff. In fact, it is quite the opposite - everyone is very nice. I'm not sure why so many people below have complained about "strict" policies, as they are clearly outlined on the website and have remained consistent. more

No comparisions anywhere else 4/29/2011

The instruction is outstanding -- no comparisons anywhere else. Don't see the big deal with policies. You choose your own schedule and can change it any time based on what's avail. I've seen nothing but smiles and splashes from kids and parents and teachers. Love it. more

A must for anyone with children 4/28/2011

I saw a review for Murray Callan and was sooo bummed I didn't get to be the first. I've wanted to say something for a while then someone beat me to it. Well I'm in luck after all because the original location in PB hasn't been reviewed yet. The beer guggling party goers will disagree with me but this place is the best thing going for PB by far. I have a 9 y/o, a 7y/o and a 4 y/o and all have been to Murray Callan. We've tried others and they were nice but after two years of paying for swim lessons elsewhere my oldest two were able to stand on the shallowest step without freaking out. I was freaking out at paying all this money only to see little to no progress with the kids. I told my wife we needed to just ignore the screaming and crying and get the kids in the water but she said if I did it my kids would resent me for life. Then came Murray Callan and tough love! They did exactly what I knew needed to be done. With loving kindness they took my kids one by one and brought them into the water, telling them to hold their breath then dunking them. By the end of the summer they were racing each other across the pool and swimming like fish. Murray Callan's is a must for anyone with children and a pool-it is just that simple. more

It seems like they've got it right 4/25/2011

It seems like they've got it right. A business that is a staple in the community and has been around forever speaks volumes. The goal is to teach kids -- MCSS has exceeded it. My son Christian is a fish - and he just turned 2 last month. I like knowing he is confident and safe. I am grateful to Rocky and Erin for giving my son this invalueable gift. Keep it up! more

I cannot thank MCSS enough! 4/22/2011

For me, Murray Callan Swim School meant peace of mind regarding water safety for my sons starting in early infancy. For my boys, MCSS meant access to a lifetime of healthy water sports, and the confidence to engage in and excel at a variety of other athletic activites. I cannot thank MCSS enough! more

Everyone should check out Murray Callan Swim School 4/20/2011

This is a great place to take your children if you really want them to become good swimmers. My friend and I have been taking our children to swim lessons here for 8 months and we cant get enough. The program offers extremely flexible schedules, 93 degree water, patient instructors and a beautiful facility. Everyone should check out Murray Callan Swim School. more

The staff is amazing 4/19/2011

Murray Callan is the best place to take your kids if you want a fun experience as well as rewarding. They don't just teach kids the water games, they teach every stroke while making it fun and entertaining for the children. I am amazed with how much my 2 daughters have learned while at Murray Callan. They have an amazing staff who's main goal is to make sure you are happy and enjoying your time with them. more

Murray Callan Swim School is the best! 4/18/2011

My two children, ages 4 & 2, love their swimming lessons at Murray Callan Swim School. The method of instruction is relaxing and comfortable with great teachers! Every one of them are caring and friendly with all of the kids in the pool. I am thoroughly impressed with the progress my kids have made, but the best part about coming to Murray Callan Swim School is watching how much fun they are having in the water. Murray Callan Swim School......... THE BEST!!! more

We couldn't be happier 4/15/2011

I have had my son in swimming lessons at Murray Callan since he was 3 months old -- and now he just turned 3 years old. The front desk staff memers are friendly and helpful, the pool is very clean and the instructors have been GREAT! We couldn't be happier. more

I am one proud mom 4/14/2011

Getting ready for summer - just started Sasha (15 mo) with swimming at Callan pool and she loves it. I was happy to learn that they have so much experience and that their instructors are so well trained. Sasha has her eyes open and she's floating and diving off the side. I am one proud mom. I encourage all parents to get their babies into the pool and this swimming school is the right place for it. more

My two girls love the water 4/12/2011

The Callan family facilities are both joyous places to spend a half hour with your kids. My two girls love the water because of their experience with the fun, patient teachers and the warm water. more

Our pediatricion is impressed 4/11/2011

Our pediatrician impressed upon us that swim instruction was an imperative, given that several of her patients had died over the previous summer - sadly victims of neighborhood pools. Our daughter was 2 to 2 1/2 yrs, and a bit precocious when she started her lessons at MC-San Marcos. She's now 3 months shy of 3 yrs of age and can swim the width of the pool. She has had two terrific instructors, whom she has responded to very well. Some of the staff are definitively a challenge to communicate with (perhaps a function of age/maturity). But since we are meeting the goal of teaching our child to survive falling into the water, and to develop a swimming proficiency, I would recommend Murray Callan. In any case, don't wait and do nothing. more
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<h2>Over 60 years Experience in Swim Instruction and Public Education</h2>

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  • <p>Our program was founded by United States Swim School Association Hall of Fame Member Murray Callan and we instruct ages 3 months through adults. We have an individualized program with never more than three students per instructor. We have one-on-one rotation instruction and, as a result, each student will progress at their own rate.</p> <p>We have very warm 93o water, which creates a very relaxing, enjoyable teaching and learning atmosphere. Our swim schools are open year-round; our pristine facilities are indoors.</p> <p>We utilize a soft-touch technique, developed by Murray Callan over the last 60 years, which has been very successful for us; it is based on a Soft-Touch, No-Fear method.</p> <p>Our pools have a lot of shallow water and are custom-designed strictly for teaching swimming and that's all they are used for. Our pools have broad, shallow steps, all the way up to just a few inches in depth so anyone, any age, can seek their own security level by getting their feet on the bottom.</p> <p>We feel that with all those qualities combined, we have the best teaching aquatic environment anywhere.</p> <p>The lessons themselves are a half-hour in length and run on a twice-a-week basis year-round, for the first time in our 35 year history. The schedule choices are either Monday-Wednesday, Tuesday-Thursday, or Friday-Saturday. Our facilities are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 in the morning until 12:40 and then again from 2:20 in the afternoon until 7:00 pm. The last class of the evening starts at 6:30. Our Saturday hours are 8:00 until 12:40 only. We charge for a series of 8 half-hour lessons, which on a twice-per week basis will take four weeks to complete. The cost of lessons is $136 for a series of 8 lessons: a second child in the same family costs $5.00 less at $131. There are no enrollment or registration fees, therefore we only accept cash or checks.</p> <p>We suggest visiting our facilities during our open hours. Potential customers can walk out onto our pool deck unannounced, sit down and observe classes, and if there are any questions at that point, feel free to stop by the front desk and ask. When you are ready to enroll, either give us a call or come down in person and we will try to formalize a schedule that will be convenient for you.</p> <p>All children under the age of 2 must have an adult in the pool with them. All children under the age of 4, even if they are potty trained, must wear two, snug-fitting, non-disposable swim diapers or swim pants.</p> <p>Again, please remember we offer a 2-day-per-week schedule year-round.</p>.

    *All Levels of Swimming Instruction - Beginning to Advance
    *Medically Approved Infant Program
    *One-On-One Rotation Instruction
    *Soft Patient Techniques
    *Family Owned & Operated
    *Ages 3 Months-Adult

    *Over 60 years Experience in Swim Instruction and Public Education

    *Owned and operated by 3 generations of the Callan family

    *Owned,built and custom-designed exclusively for teaching infants and young children to swim

    *Crystal clear water 93o

    *COME VISIT OUR FACILITIES for additional information!

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  • Hours: check schedule online
  • Neighborhoods: Pacific Beach, Northern, Northern San Diego
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