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...

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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 ...

My daughter loves her swim lessons 4/6/2011

My daughter loves going to her swim lesson and you wouldn't believe the age of some of the kids swimming there! Great staff! more

They are wonderful with the children and are extremely professional 4/5/2011

Murray Callan Swim School has been part of our family for over 5 years! Our children are 3 and 6 years old and are "poster children" for the San Marcos swim school. They travel with us every summer to Hawaii . . . one of our favorite pastimes when they were babies was freaking out the tourists with our amazing little swimmers. As a 5-year-old, Sierra had no problem with snorkeling in 30+ feet open waters amongst the tropical fish and turtles. Her other adventures include kayaking and surfing. Murray Callan Swim School not only teaches children how to swim, but they also give them confidence. As parents, we are thankful for having peace of mind when we are near the water. In addition, we are appreciative of the office and teaching staff. They are wonderful with the children and are extremely professional and courteous. more

I love Murray Callan Swim School so much 4/4/2011

I just have to respond to a couple of the online comments I've seen posted about MCSS - mainly because I love it so much and I appreciate all that they do for kids and their families. Parents have complained about their kids having to wear swim pants!?!? Why would anyone oppose that? I want my kids safe and healthy so I support the swim diaper rule 100%. more

The instructors are kind and patient 4/1/2011

The pool is nice and warm. The instructors are kind and patient. It is a great school! more

I've been very happy with Murray Callan Swim Schools 3/30/2011

I have been very happy and haven't had any problems with services. My kids (ages 18m and nearly3) have learned a valuable skill and my oldest is nearly 'waterproof' -- he doesn't want me anywhere near him - "I do it". I saw the other reviews and am so suprised cause I've never heard or seen anything negative in almost 7 months of swimming. I would agree w/ any of the positive reviews and just the chock the negatives to unfortunate instances or maybe miscomunication?? more

I would recommend this place to anyone 3/28/2011

My family and I love coming to Murray Callan's. My children have learned so much. I am so impressed by how much they have learned for their age. I don't think we would be so happy if it wasn't for all the hard work the employees and management have done for us. They have been so accommodating and helpful and have just made our time there so special. I would recommend this place to any family looking for a safe and fun environment for their kids in the water. more

Murray Callan Swim School exceeded my every expectation! 3/24/2011

Murray Callan Swim School exceeded my every expectation! The instructors were dedicated, patient and caring. While my daughter was having the time of her life, she learned a life saving skill. more

It's a peace of mind to know that our children are safe around water 3/22/2011

Our family had a wonderful experience with Murray Callan Swim Schools. We started our two children at the Pacific Beach school when they were six weeks old. By eighteen months of age they could dive into the pool and swim to the other side. Our children are now in high school and they are very good swimmers. It has given us peace of mind to know that they are safe around water. more

We feel very lucky that Chloe Murray Callan Swim School 3/16/2011

As natives of Southern California and Long Island, my husband and I have been in or around a body of water all of our lives. The ocean and the lifestyle of living by the ocean are very important to us. Naturally when we found out we were having a baby we started planning for swimming lessons! We wanted to start our baby as soon as possible and we knew we could do that at Murray Callan Swim School. What we had hoped is that our child would eventually be a very proficient swimmer but we realized that we got a lot more out of swimming. Chloe learned to adapt to her instructors and peers who then helped her adapt to other environments. Because of her early instruction at Murray Callan Swim School we have never seen any type of stranger anxiety and we attribute it to being in a fun yet structured setting like Murray Callan Swim School. She sleeps like an angel after swimming, which is great for us! She has a healthy amount of stimulation from her classes. So that is the mommy and daddy side of the story; the Registered Nurse side of me knows that this is an invaluable skill to possess, especially living in our great city. Accidents and children go hand-in-hand but if we can give Chloe the gift of swimming we are giving her a life-saving tool for the future. Like we needed additional reasons to love Murray Callan Swim School, the facility is super clean, the water is nice and warm and the staff genuinely love the kids. We feel very lucky that Chloe has MCSS! more

The perfect place to start your children swimming! 3/14/2011

What a perfect place to start your children with swimming! My children and my sister's kids all went to Murray Callan and they all grew up loving the water. Kids pick up on their parent's own anxiety, fear, etc. when it comes to swimming and I think the instructors at Murray Callan do an excellent and gentle job of keeping the atmosphere calm and non-angst ridden. I myself love swimming and am a strong swimmer; I appreciate and trust the competence and teaching style at Murray Callan. more

All 3 of kids have gone to Murray Callan 3/10/2011

Murray Callan Swim School gave our 3 children the best start in swimming and water safety at a young age. All 3 kids have gone on to participate in both competitive and recreational water sports in their teen and young adult lives, due to the positive impact of their early swimming education at Murray Callan Swim School. more

World's best teaching facilities for young swimmer 3/8/2011

My daughter, Alexandra, was three months old when I enrolled her in Murray Callan Swim School three days a week. It was short durations, and soon she was swimming. It was amazing to see her hold her breath in the first lessons. Soon, I noticed the difference between Alexandra and other kids in her gymnastics, soccer, and ballet classes. She had a lot more breath and energy. At three and four years old, I could see the lung development working in her sports preparation. Murray's research on baby athleticism was paying off in many areas for Alexandra as she reached different growth periods. I was especially awestruck when at three years old she out-swam older boys and girls in a swim meet. In the end, it is the babies and young children - generation after generation - who really understand why Murray Callan Swim Schools are the world's best teaching facilities for young swimmers. more

Karen is truly wonderful 3/4/2011

We have been taking our 2 1/2 year old son consistently since he was 6 months old. He is making excellent progress. Most importantly he instinctively knows to circle around in the water to get himself back to the edge of the pool. Critical safety skill in case he were ever to fall in a pool. Our son LOVES his instructor Karen. He even talks about her on the weekend by asking to "go swimming with Karen." She is truly wonderful with the children, and has a special bond with all of her students. more

MCSS is the best! 3/2/2011

Every parent wants the best for their child. When it comes to swim lessons MCSS is the best! My son is self-sufficient in the water and couldn't be more thrilled with his teacher and lessons. It brings me great joy to watch him laugh and learn and I have peace of mind knowing that he is praticing such an important skill. There are swim schools much closer to my house, but I travel to go to MCSS because the quality of instruction is well worth it! more

There is a lot of patience and care 2/28/2011

After a few llessons you will see that this is the place to bring your baby. There is alot of patience and care from the teachers. I am very impressed and glad this place exceded my expectations. 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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