Feature | Cogua Aquatics | Waterworks Swim School | West End YMCA | Blake Swim School | Premier Swim Academy | Aqua-Tots Swim School | RSL Aquatics |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Water Safety Program | ✔️ Exclusive & structured | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Fast, Visible Results | ✔️ Guaranteed per class | ❌ Generic | ❌ Standard | ❌ Varies | ❌ Emotional | ❌ Traditional | ❌ Traditional |
Progress Tracking | ✔️ Book + Color Caps | ❌ None | ❌ None | ❌ None | ❌ None | ✔️ App | ❌ None |
Baby Lessons (6+ months) | ✔️ Parent & Me | ✔️ 2.5 yrs+ | ✔️ 6 months+ | ✔️ Yes | ✔️ 4 months+ | ✔️ 4 months+ | ✔️ 6 months+ |
Free Trial | ✔️ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✔️ Yes | ❌ No |
Special Needs Friendly | ✔️ Certified & proven | ❌ Not specialized | ✔️ Basic support | ❌ Unclear | ✔️ Sensory focus | ✔️ Adaptive program | ✔️ Personalized |
Visual Progress System (Caps) | ✔️ Color Cap Levels | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Heated Pool | ✔️ 89°F | ✔️ Limited | ✔️ Outdoor | ✔️ Yes | ✔️ Yes | ✔️ 90°F | ✔️ Yes |
Kid-Focused Facility | ✔️ 100% | ❌ Shared gym | ❌ YMCA space | ✔️ Yes | ✔️ Yes | ✔️ Yes | ✔️ Yes |
Hello, my name is Giovanni Cogua. I am the CEO, creator, and general manager of Cogua Aquatics.
I have a degree in physical education and specialize in swimming with over 32 years of experience. My passion and commitment is saving lives by teaching swimming, and I specialize in infants, toddlers, children with special needs, and adults.
I have been a swim instructor for Cogua Swim School for almost 5 years. I’m a Kinesiology major at Cal Poly Pomona, studying to be a PA.
I love working with scared kids because the transition from screaming or crying to wanting to race me across the water is very satisfying and accomplishing.
Hi my name is Robert Alvarado, I’ve been with Cogua for 4 years. I am a student at Mt.SAC, studying to be a fire Technician or Engineering.
My favorite part of Cogua Aquatics is working with new kids and families.
My favorite stroke to teach is Butterfly.
I’ve worked with Cogua for 2 years. I’m currently finishing my studies at Mt. SAC and transferring to a University. My major is Nutrition and Dietetics.
My favorite part of Cogua Aquatics is teaching kids new skills and experiencing laughs and watching my swimmers grow into great swimmers.
I enjoy watching my kids complete an IM, finally seeing our results pay off!
6 months and up.
No. We’re a year-round program, open 7 days a week.
Yes, every new swimmer gets one free introductory lesson.
Private, Semi-Private, and Small Group classes.
Six levels, starting with Level 1—Safety & Survival.
25 minutes.
Most swimmers move up in 20–25 lessons, though progress is individual.
Adaptive-certified instructors tailor lessons for autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and more.
We guarantee progress in every lesson, provided attendance is consistent.
Yes—notify us in advance (vacation or illness) and make-ups never expire while enrolled.
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