Almaden Valley Athletic Club 5400 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124

"If you are looking for a friendly, safe family owned club to work out on your own or with a private trainer give AVAC a try. There is an outdoor pool for lap swim and aqua aerobics along with an indoor swim school. There are many group fitness classes for all ages or take on a private trainer. Optional palates, bungee and fit classes, play tennis or pickle ball or relax at the Cafe for a bite to eat or a smoothie. Full showers, sauna and jacuzzi with towels provided. I've been a member for 20+ years and have no plans to leave."

"I have been a long term member of Avac. I have many positive memories. Seem there us something for everyone. When there are issues the staff and management are friendly and quick to respond while being discreet."

"I've been going here off and on since I was a kid, probably 34 years or so. Still a great place, awesome pool and not too warm for good lap swimming. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and professional. It is a bit pricey, but they are so flexible. They are no more contracts, it's month to month. Weights and machines are all well maintained and locker room are pristine. I would highly reccomend."

"5 stars to 2 stars after 10 months: Original: So far so good. Class of four children for 25$ per class of 30 minutes which seem to be in the range of you compare to water aquatic or YMCA. Nice facilities, parents are not in the class but you can pay 5$ or 7$ depending of the time to have free time in the pool (which is very limited in their schedule). Free wifi, hot water, 25$ yearly admission fee. After 10 months: My daughter received 2 ribbons in the first 3 months and for the next 7 nothing. My 3 years old might not be the best but she listens. However, the teachers (we tried 3 different) keep being stubborn about "gliding". My daughter got better but she wants to swim (move her feet). So, she is stuck at that level. Also, they need to go in deep water for the next level but the kid can practice deep water only 1/5 time, hence almost only one every two months. The program is NOT adapted for young kid and the teachers do not know how to change the routine to spark progress. The staff is way too young. The supervisor decks are total douche bag. Sun glasses, big attitude, talk loudly. When I asked a question, their answer was very respectful like if the question was dumb while they had done a mistake (give twice the same level to my daughter). The pool is DANGEROUS. I saw a boy that almost drowned because in the deep water the two teachers were not supervising the kid waiting in line. The boy went in the deep and couldn't get up. It took more than 3 seconds to the teachers to move toward the boy. I almost had the time to jump to rescue him myself... Very dangerous. Supervisor decks are not checking, they just walk around with weird attitude. About supervisor decks, they also distract teachers with ridiculous riddle on the whiteboard and chitchat. I know, I stay on the side of the pool. Also, do NOT take the 3h30pm class because teachers are tidy up stuff 10 minutes before the end of the class to get ready for their "teachers huddle". In short, the staff is way too young, all around 21 years old. They have "fun" there, and it looks to be a great place to "chill" as a first job, but for your own children safety and progression, I do not recommend."