Testimonials
“Treci Horowitz is a truly amazing swim instructor. In just a few months my 2 year old daughter Josie became very comfortable in the water and is now well on her way to swimming on her own. Josie loved going to lessons because she had so much fun, singing songs and playing and learning at the same time. It was also a great bonding experience for me and my little girl. She is so excited to start lessons again this year!”
“I just had my second swim lesson and I am feeling great about it. I am a 75 year old male who never learned to swim. Yes I have been in the ocean and in swimming pools in my life, but I was just treading water. An experience with my Son in Hawaii made me decide it was about time I actually learned to swim. My instructor Treci is fabulous. She is making me comfortable in the water and learning to relax and breathe. I have a long way to go, but I know she will get me actually swimming for the first time in my life.”
My 4-year-old has had lessons with Ms. Ruby and with Ms. Treci and they’re both wonderful. Treci has built an excellent swim school and the facilities are fantastic. Everyone I have encountered in person or over the phone has been very courteous and helpful. I’m seeing great progress in my son’s swimming as he learns and I can’t wait until he is proficient. The expert teachings of Ms Treci and Ms Ruby have meant so much to me as my son gets closer to this.
We love Treci! She’s firm and very serious about water safety with my 3 year old. She always knows how to make him laugh and keep him engaged in
the lesson. I highly recommend Treci if you have a toddler!!
“Ms. Treci is a wonderful swimming instructor. She is patient, kind and an absolute Godsend. Just read her bio on the company’s website and you will be impressed. Then, when you meet her, she will exceed your expectations. Our son has been taking 30 minute private lessons with her at the Bel Air Wise location. The school is secure and private. There is a security guard at the entrance who checks us in every time we visit. The saltwater pool is heated and clean. The facility is beautiful. But, the best thing about this place is Ms. Treci. My son had never been in a pool without a life jacket before taking lessons, and after just 1 lesson he has adapted and adores Ms. Treci. She gained his trust so quickly and loves coming to his swimming lessons twice a week. The scheduling is flexible. They work with you. We plan on continuing lessons for years to come because we are so pleased with this place!”
“My boys started with Aquatic Safety in the beginning of the summer at Northridge, and I have to say it has been an amazing experience. Treci worked with my youngest (2) and right away I felt so comfortable and appreciated all what she had to offer my little one. She shows a genuine and sincere love for your kids. My older one (6) has been working with Emily and he looks forward to every lesson. She has a wonderful way with kids and I cannot believe how much my son has improved over the summer. And I can’t forget about Maria who’s been so helpful in all my crazy scheduling for the boys! I truly feel like I have known these fabulous women forever as they truly exude such a warm and family orientated atmosphere. Thank you ladies! It’s been a joy”
“We’ve had the BEST experience with coach Treci! She is so beyond patient with my 3 1/2 year old, which I can’t imagine is always easy- especially because he started off so scared of the water.
I love her firm but super gentle approach to teaching. She’s made my son feel so much more comfortable in the water and I am so grateful we came to her. The pool at the Stephen Wise School campus is big beautiful and clean (and super conveniently close to us)
Looking forward to bringing my baby girl in for her lessons soon!”
“Wonderful personalized approach! I can’t stop bragging to my friends how lucky we are we found Ms Treci and ASI. My daughter just turned 5 and had been terrified of water.. we’ve tried it all and literally nothing has worked for her … until we found Ms. Treci who pretty much immediately broke her ingrained fear of water. She is now comfortable and having so much fun in water, which our neighbors and caregivers noticed immediately. Ms Treci is an educator first who understands children and kinesiology – both of which set her apart. She knows how to connect & build trust & always emphasizes safety first. It’s clear to me that we are getting so much more than your average swim teacher.. many who are great people and well trained .. but none with this type of deep knowledge base & empathy for kids that has made a world of difference for my water resistant daughter. She has also been incredibly supportive for us, going above and beyond to support and encourage my daughter from day 1. We couldn’t be happier we found ASI & Ms Treci.“
“I had been wanting to learn how to swim for many years. I took classes at Pierce a few years back but I didn’t get the attention I needed to learn. I have been afraid of water all my life, but I wanted to face my fear and finally have fun swimming with my family. What I love the most about this place is the privacy of the pool. All the instructors taught me different tips to swim better. After three months of swimming leasson I can say that I swim. I still need to practice and continue to battle my fear of water but I can now enjoy the pool with my family. Thank you Treci, Jose and Meg, you are all great instructors. I will miss swimming with you guys.”
“After a traumatic childhood experience, and then having a mother that never went beyond the seashore, I developed a phobia of open water (sea, lake, ocean, any depth where I couldn’t feel the ground), and became an adult that couldn’t swim effectively.And it is a shame, because I’m from the Caribbean, a place where there are abundant and beautiful beaches. This year, I decided to change all of that. I travel often, and wanted to truly be able to enjoy myself at all the wonderful locales that I visit.
I shared all of this with Treci, the first time that we talked, and she realized that what I needed was a safe space to learn, patience, and reassurance that I could actually learn how to swim. After just a few short classes, I actually learned the basic mechanics of swimming, and felt like a toddler learning how to walk, and every time that I stumbled, Treci was there to assist, or sometimes just observe, as I readjusted and learned to figure it out myself. I look forward to continuing with my classes and one day becoming an expert and confident swimmer.”
“Ms. Treci is simply the best! Got both my boys water safe is less then 3 months. They had previously been in lessons for over a year with no real improvement. I couldn’t recommend her more!”
“Wonderful personalized approach! I can’t stop bragging to my friends how lucky we are we found Ms Treci and ASI. My daughter just turned 5 and had been terrified of water.. we’ve tried it all and literally nothing has worked for her … until we found Ms. Treci who pretty much immediately broke her ingrained fear of water. She is now comfortable and having so much fun in water, which our neighbors and caregivers noticed immediately. Ms Treci is an educator first who understands children and kinesiology – both of which set her apart. She knows how to connect & build trust & always emphasizes safety first. It’s clear to me that we are getting so much more than your average swim teacher.. many who are great people and well trained .. but none with this type of deep knowledge base & empathy for kids that has made a world of difference for my water resistant daughter. She has also been incredibly supportive for us, going above and beyond to support and encourage my daughter from day 1. We couldn’t be happier we found ASI & Ms Treci.”
“Treci and her team are absolutely wonderful. They were committed to creating a convenient schedule for my son even when it got complicated. They always returned calls promptly.
My son was super excited to go the pool on his first day, but cried and did not want to go into the pool when he got there. Treci (the director) came from the office and very calmly explained to my son that she had spoken to his Mommy and that I had picked this program because I wanted the best for him. She explained that no one would do anything to him that he did not want. He calmed down, got into the pool and had a great 1st .
I could not be happier with Treci and her team!”
“Treci is patient and kind, exactly the kind of person you want to learn from as an adult or trust to care for your children. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable. After a month you begin to feel like a member of the swim family. Surroundings are private and peaceful. The serene atmosphere with the waterfalls and music make it the perfect environment for relaxing in order to learn how to swim. The pool is always a comfortable temperature, even early morning, which makes me look forward to this winter.”
“Wonderful personalized approach! I can’t stop bragging to my friends how lucky we are we found Ms Treci and ASI. My daughter just turned 5 and had been terrified of water.. we’ve tried it all and literally nothing has worked for her … until we found Ms. Treci who pretty much immediately broke her ingrained fear of water. She is now comfortable and having so much fun in water, which our neighbors and caregivers noticed immediately. Ms Treci is an educator first who understands children and kinesiology – both of which set her apart. She knows how to connect & build trust & always emphasizes safety first. It’s clear to me that we are getting so much more than your average swim teacher.. many who are great people and well trained .. but none with this type of deep knowledge base & empathy for kids that has made a world of difference for my water resistant daughter. She has also been incredibly supportive for us, going above and beyond to support and encourage my daughter from day 1. We couldn’t be happier we found ASI & Ms Treci. “
“I cannot rave enough about the coaches at Aquatic safety. My son has autism and has had an aversion to water for a long time. Treci and Meg both care that my son learns to swim, at his pace. They are both kind, gentle, good natured, and persistent. I would recommend Aquatic Safety to anybody who wants to learn to swim.”
“The Parent Tot lessons are fun it’s a small group of parents with their children and the class consists of music/singing, body movement, using the boogie board, noodle etc. The pool temperature is perfect and the class is fun. Treci and her staff are great at returning phone calls, they are there to answer questions and overall are very accommodating and understanding.”
“I brought my son to Treci when he was 9 years old and was exhibiting fears of swimming. One summer with Treci’s compassionate and patient technique literally transformed him from fearful to fearless. I watch him now at age 13 with his confident and admirable swimming technique and am so proud …..forever grateful. Because of my sons success, my 78 year old father decided to finally overcome some fears and had tremendous successes with Treci as well. Young or old, there’s no one better.”
“I have been so pleased about the swimming instruction my daughter Ava has recieved. Ava really trusts Treci and so do I. Treci has the best interest of the children she teaches and really articulates her lessons well. My daughter is very cautious but she is a great listener and Treci and her are a perfect fit. Treci also keeps in mind who would be well suited to partner with each if sharing their swim lessons. I would highly recommed Aquatic Saftey Instruction. Have Fun!”
“I found this business through Living Social and we are extremely satisfied with the classes. The place of instruction is at a home in Northridge with a large backyard, heated pool and sitting area. The Parent/Tot class that my son attends is intimate (4 toddlers max per class) and gets them comfortable in the water while teaching safety tips and basic swim moves. They also incorporate songs and toys to make swimming a fun and enjoyable experience. We’ve had classes with both Treci(the head instructor) and Kelsey (her substitute) and both are very warm, welcoming and great with children. Classes are easy to book via phone/online and they are very flexible and accommodating with your schedule. I’m unsure of prices without going through Living Social, but I hope it’s affordable enough that we can continue on here next summer. The classes are currently 30 mins, but there was a mention of making this particular class 45 mins next season which we would definitely enjoy!”
“Treci is great. She has loads of experience and she taught Liam more in the 2 months he saw her than he did the past 3 years at his other lessons. She focused on safety first; then swimming and play. She wants the kids to have fun in the pool, but they must learn to save themselves from drowning first! She started teaching Liam to tread water, breath properly and get to the side of the pool and climb out. At first I thought ‘oh my 3 year old can’t do that’ but guess what…yes he can! And he must! The pool can be fun, but only if you know how to save yourself.”
Needless to say, after 2 months of lessons, my son is swimming her whole length of the pool with no help! The season of swimming is now coming to a close, but I’ll definitely be re-enrolling my son in more lessons next summer. Thanks Treci for all your hard work and dedication to swim safety!”
“The instructors at ASI were patient, kind and understanding. They paced Olivia on her needs, never forcing her and were completely professional and personable. I cannot say enough great things about Treci and her staff! Thank you Treci for what you do for the safety of our kids!”
“Thank you for such a fine job! We are looking forward to seeing you again Saturday! Kids loved every minute of it. We can tell that you love your work!”
“It was wonderful. You pay attention to each child’s needs and what is appropriate for him or her at their particular age. Her instructor is the perfect teacher. We wouldn’t change a thing!”
“My grand daughter loved her instructor and the lessons and she reached her goal. She learned to swim! It was a very positive experience for her. Her instructor was a ring, supportive yet very professional. Even the location was great for us! Don’t change a thing!”
“Treci, I really appreciate the time you took to make sure both my boys were in the right group and then the trouble you went to by fitting Alec into your schedule.”
“I wanted to take a moment to sit down and write you and your staff a letter of thanks. The girls did great with you and with Becky! They continue to learn to develop their strokes and fine tune their breathing. I continue to be impressed by the professionalism of your office and your teaching staff. I also witnessed one of your lifeguards dealing with a child who became ill during his lesson. He kept his cool, knew exactly what to do and handled both the child and the other people on the deck with respect and ease. It is obvious that your staff is well trained and truly are committed to their positions. I feel very safe having my girls in your program. In conclusion, the ASI STAFF ROCK! I hope you print this somewhere because people who are shopping for a swim school need to know how amazing you all really are. Thank you all again. See you in the spring.”
“We love you guys at ASI! Ok so I’m a little mushy. My 3 kids, Jason, Jackson and Jackie love swimming time with Treci, Kim and Becky. they used to hate going when we went elsewhere and they would cry and make such a big deal that I as the mom couldn’t stand going either. This past year was amazing. The kids not only loved going but they did really well. Jackson can tread water, Jackie swam across the pool and Jason will put his face in the water. We are thrilled with the progress they have all made. Your staff obviously know what they are doing and really care about the kids. Treci my hat goes off to you! Your staff are what they are because of your expectations and your willingness to teach them what you do best!”
“My two daughters took classes at Aquatic Safety Instruction last summer and they both loved it. My older daughter, who was 6 at the time, really became a strong and confident swimmer. Some of her teachers even mentioned that she should be in competitive swimming and my younger daughter, who had just turned 4 actually learned to swim. ASI helped her to lose her fear of putting her face in the water. They had lots of patience with her. She now loves to swim and can’t wait for warmer weather. ASI has very helpful, nurturing and understanding instructors. They assess each individual child’s swim level and help them move forward from that level, even if they are in a group lesson. All of ASI instructors are very strong swimmers and really show respect for both the child and the parent. The environment is very safe, the pools are clean and well tended to and the entire ASI staff is excellent. I plan to sign my daughters up agin for more swim instruction with ASI this coming summer. They can’t wait to get back in the pool and learn to be better, safer and stronger swimmers. Thank you ASI!”
