Testimonials

Both of my children have been enrolled in swim classes at the Pied Piper and have had a great experience. My son has moved onto more advanced swimming and my daughter will continue there also. The staff is caring and always puts safety first. Highly recommended!

We just started swim class with both of our kids and we absolutely love it , they have learned so much and it has only been 2 weeks !

My daughter attended classes here and learned to swim the right way, with confidence, in a safe and supportive environment. Highly recommended.

I love this swim school and so does my young daughter. If you're looking for a place for social hour this is not it. The lessons and the teachers are stricter which is important to me with a 20 month old child. A healthy resepect for the water plus learning how to swim I found at Pied Piper.

Great facility, nice people. My 3 year old son wet from being scared of water deeper than his ankels, to swimming on the evaluation night.

Hands down best swim class my kids have been in!! No reason for these low reviews. I have three children and have done three different swim schools. The owners are there to teach our children and thats what they do. I have been in conversations at other kid activities and have heard parents say "I heard they are not the friendliest and have put kids in time out". Well I do not need to be best friends with my kids swim instructor and if my kids are not listening please do discipline. They are teaching a life saving skill and the difference in my children's swimming ability is amazing since we signed up. If you want your kids to swim go here!!

My kids are about 1/2 way through their 8 week session with Bob and Laurie at Pied Piper. This is a family owned/operated school and as a parent who had swimming lessons when I was a young girl, I can say I fully appreciate all they do.

They use such a smart approach with the kids, making sure they do a variety of different activities in each 1/2 hour session and even going short distances (assisted by the instructor when needed) with no kickboard or float belts from the very first session!

Each lesson, these challenges are extended to build skill and confidence without the anxiety of a kid being forced to perform a drill they have never had to do before.

Most of all, these instructors are firm without being negative with the children in a way that gets results, maintains focus and doesn't hold up the rest of the class. Kids who cried and resisted the pool during the first few classes are now jumping in with smiles and most of all, they are learning to SWIM, to backstroke, to deal with obstacles in the water, to get out of the pool unassisted and more.

Great school. Worth every cent!

They are tough but that is what the kids need to learn!! As moms and dads, we want to baby the kids and that is not what they need!! They need to learn to swim to make sure they dont drown one day. My sons first day I couldn't go into the water with my 7 month old son, I wanted to snap, my husband is a lot more easy going. All I was thinking was "but he is a baby..... but he is a baby"..... well we did about 6 eight week sessions back to back... and by the time my son was a year and 2 months he was swimming about 3 feet on his own. Since the fall and super storm sandy we havent gone back, but I am calling today to make our reservation..... PS were living in KEARNY now, and will drive the HOUR trip 2 days a week. Wish the class could be longer and once a week.

I have a 6 year old who has struggled with some anxiety and fear issues . At times its so severe that it takes a long time to snap her out of whatever is making her anxiety be so exasperated. She will have crying fits until finally she snaps out of it. As a parent of four children this is very exhausting and emotionally draining. I decided that giving her swim lessons would help address these fears. Well our first class was horrible . She never wanted to come back. The second class she absolutely refused to go because she was paralyzed by the idea of water getting in her eyes...i wasnt going to force her into doing something that was so painful and dreadful. Two days later the owner called me and my daughter asking "Why didnt u show up for class"? It really helped my daughter realize she had to take responsibility for something she started and needed to finish the task. Also the owner discussed ways of overcoming her fears. I was so impressed that she didnt let us just walk away.Rather she was persistent in helping our daughter to become a confident swimmer. I can proudly say she is becoming that girl. 5 weeks of lessons and she is swimming wo a belt and is learning to tread in the deep end!!! Never would have happened if i didnt take her to Pied Piper. Ms. Laurie is very tough and can come across as an intense coach however i have learned some good lessons from her in the short time attending this school . I also can sense her passion to create a firm yet loving environment for the kids to learn.

highly recommended everyone is fantastic. thanks again mr. bob
Mrs. lori miss jen and all staff! see you in October.
kondos family

Pied piper! What's not to love! From parent child class to graduating into a toddler class. My kids have both swam consistently without skipped a session since 6 months of age. They were able to swim (short distances) without flotation around 20 months. Both my children were swimming for the full class time (30 minutes) with no flotation well before 2.5 years old. While my children are now "swimming" and diving at ages 2.5 and 4.5, we will remain consistent with our 2x weekly classes. Swimming at Pied Piper is great for discipline, technique, fitness and endurance. There is always room for growth in ALL of those areas.

Pied piper is a parents dream IF you are okay with strict rules & expectations. All of us in Ocean County are surrounded by way too much water to have children that can't swim. It only takes a second for tragedy to strike. Be proactive and give your child the life saving skill of swim!

My daughter used to freak out when I brought her into the pool. Now (just turning 2) she walks right in, all on her own, like she owns the place. It is incredible seeing how quickly she has learned to conquer her fears in such a short time. She just moved up to the next class and it's my favorite days of the week! They all do such a wonderful job.

My 6 year old daughter was petrified of going into pools. We brought her to the evaluation and 2 mins in Laurie had her in the water. We are going on week 5 and the fear of going in a pool is completely gone and she is swimming without the blocks! This has been one of the most enjoyable summers we have ever had with her swimming beside us now and we have Laurie to thank for that! Our 4 year old son goes at the same time and he has Bob as his teacher. He is fantastic with our little dare devil! He has come so far and we are just thrilled with the results we have gotten so far!! If you want your child to learn how to swim this is the place to go!!!

Bob, Laurie, and Jenn are the best, hands down. If you want your child to learn to swim bring them there. These three instructors are not there to be your buddy and or friend. They take 100% pride in what they do and are there to accomplish one task, and that's to teach you child to swim. To many people complain about how rude they are. This isn't day care or nursery school. Keep doing what your doing. You guys rock!!!!!!!!!

Our son started Pied Piper in the beginning of May. In just two short months, we have seen a ton of progress with him. Mrs. Laurie is a phenomenal teacher. She divides her time evenly amongst the children and really pays attention to their respective growth, so she can appropriately push them to maximize their time in the water. My son is comfortable, confident, and will be swimming on his own in no time. We can't wait to enroll our other son. Pied Piper, thank you for such a wonderful experience so far!!

What a great day! I celebrated my daughters' 7th birthday at Pied Piper this afternoon and I'm so glad that I did! Jennifer and her assistant were so attentive and right in top of things. The facility was clean and perfect for our needs. I highly recommend Pied Piper to everyone! Beyond happy!!

I love this swim school. Bob, Laurie and Jenn are amazing!!! They really get results!!! Yes they are firm, but they care about the kids!!! I have seen my son go from crying the first couple of weeks to swimming like a fish!!! So happy, keep up the great work!!!

I LOVE pied piper. I cannot thank you enough - I no longer worry about my kids 'sinking' - because after one session - they can SWIM! You've also helped boost Ryan's confidence - and were so amazing with her stubborn behavior. We will be back for sure - and can't wait until it's Baer's turn! thank you thank you thank you!

Laurie, Bob and Jen have worked with my daughter for a year and a half. it's taught her not only how to swim, but also patience, structure and discipline. The gift of swim is amazing and also important for safety reasons. Very grateful to Piep Piper for working so diligently to teach my daughter! My son is up next when he's old enough!

Best swim school around, beyond grateful for what my little ones have learned since 1.5 years old and continue to learn and are almost 3!

Pied Piper is fantastic. If you want to learn to swim this is where you need to go!!! Instructirs are the owners. Bob is amazing. He has my daughter swimming with her first 6 week session. They are the best.

Excellent! Trust the process! Structured guidance and safety first priority! Best investment to make for your child(ren)--life saving skill!

Bryan started in first week of January by May he wanted to swim on his own.
Love the tough learning structure here
Your child will learn to swim here!
Earlier the better...

The pied Piper swim school has the greatest instructor's. Mr.Bob and Ms Laurie are the best, the kids love them and they learn how to swim.

Mrs.Lori is amazing and truly cares about your children! Not only in the swimming pool but out. Love having my daughter in classes there

Best swim school in TomsRiver my daughter learned how to swim from the day she started her first class and gained confidence the teachers are awesome

I absolutely loved going here as a kid. This was the ONLY place that actually taught me how to swim. Thank you Pied Piper for making me into the mermaid I am today!

Amazing school, my granddaughter has learned so much in the last year!

My daughter Ashley was 3 years old when she began her swimming lessons she's 24 yrs old now and my granddaughter Alivia has been swimming here for 3 years we love Miss Lorie and Mr Bob.

So patient with the students! They make the parents feel comfortable and it's a joy watching them learn. Wouldn't pick another place. They are wonderful