07/31/08

Best Swimming lessons for kids!!

by mkc10

If you have ever taken your young child to a park district swim lessons and felt it lacked...well...instruction of any kind, then I think you will find the lessons at the RAC incredibly worthwhile. It costs a bit more as a non-member, but just in the short time that our son has been taking lessons (about 9 months) this three year-old has made huge strides being in the pool/lessons without a parent, going under water, swimming by himself to the side of the pool, and generally loving being in the water. This is especially significant given that he used to cry and cling to us in water. We've had the chance to take lessons from Ryan and Jossie, both of whom our son adores. While they each have unique styles, both share a playful but direct style of communication and interacting with the kids that builds immediate trust and respect. I have recruited several friends to take their kids here and while each had initial concerns about the cost or about it being too hard to get to from NE Portland, they too are converts and BIG fans after seeing their kids make such progress and having fun.

Otherwise, the club is lovely (with a recent remodel) and we regularly make a day of it by going to a lesson, staying for lunch at their cafe, or going for a walk on the riverfront. If you are thinking of doing swim lessons for your kids and you want them to learn to be independent and love the water, RAC is worth the investment.

06/02/08

ok place

by kigetsu

this club has convenient parking,good swimming lessons for the kids,nice front desk staff. I would like to see more programs available for the kids though. the spa is ok as they now have some good technicians.

02/19/08

Not Relaxing

by ginn13

Unfortunately I went to this place on my Birthday and I specifically didn't want a "gym-like" experience. Well it totally is. I even asked before I came to ensure that I would have a relaxing spa experience! When I arrived 1/2 an hour early to sauna before my massage the girl let me just sit there, no offering of water or where to go for the 1/2 an hour. Finally I asked about their sauna which the girl said I could "after my massage". But when I informed her that I was early she told me it was "upstairs". After telling her I had never been there and I didn't know where to go "please help!!" She pointed me up to the gym. YUCK! I was almost run over by some meat-heads and the ditzy girl @ the gym desk took 3 people before me while I stood there and watched! She said she assumed I was going to the locker room. But guess what I had NO CLUE where to go! It was such a nightmare I canceled all my appointments on the spot and went home. When I canceled the girl didn't looked at all fazed she didn't even apologize! Luckily after I got out of there my birthday was the best I ever had! I know its cliche but after the bitter the sweet never tasted so good!