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At Goldfish Swim School - Okemos, we teach children how to swim and build character through guided play. We are a “safety-first” swim school dedicated to teaching children as young as four months old how to swim. Goldfish uses WOW! Customer Service to deliver a Golden Experience to all. We pride ourselves on helping your child master the skills they need to be safer and more confident in the water, as well as providing year-round swimming lessons with our Science of SwimPlay curriculum that has one instructor for every four swimmers. Let us guide your child to water safety in our shiver-free pool and vibrant, tropical environment. We can’t wait to welcome your family into Goldfish Swim School!
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Paul Zurek
★ 5
The pool is warm, the staff is always friendly and helpful. I've been taking all my kids here from infants until they joined their school swim club. It's really expensive, but I guess that keeps out the riff raff - I feel like we get what we pay for. The kids love the ribbons and moving up ranks, so it's great for the babies.
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mike sweat
★ 5
Great place for the kids to learn to swim and be comfortable around water. Safety is always top of mind and I like the instruction the younger ones get on how to get out of the water if they accidentally enter. The small class size and positive attitude of the staff is appreciated by all and encourages progress on the part of the students.
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Jason Lovett
★ 5
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Jerome Loongo
★ 5
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Reanna Cantrall
★ 5
Wonderful people and service! So kid friendly and focused! Safe environment with great swim teachers! Our daughter instantly loved it!
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Alexis Anderson
★ 5
We’ve been going to Goldfish Okemos since my son was just 4 months old — he’s now 4½, and we’ve loved every moment of it! The staff is always so welcoming and genuinely excited to see our family. They teach with patience and encouragement, helping my son grow into a confident swimmer. As a parent, it gives me so much peace of mind knowing he has strong water safety skills for all our adventures outside of swim lessons. Staying consistent over the years has been so worth it!
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Awa Sarr
★ 5
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Damiana Valentini
★ 5
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Arielle Abramouski
★ 5
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Travis Crouthamel
★ 3
First off I want to say that the environment is very welcome and the facility was very nice and clean. Staff were very friendly. My biggest issue which made it where we won’t go back…. They will not stop calling and texting trying to get us to sign up for a package deal of lessons. Even after we said we were not interested at this time they continued to call and text multiple times a day. Very pushy sales tactics. Also, they gave out our number to every other location so we are getting calls from every location in the state! We will not return due to this.
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Kelly Neumann
★ 5
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Kylie Dothsuk
★ 5
Its been amazing. My daughter not only loves it but has learned so much the past year. Couldn't recommend it more
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Kaleb O'CONNOR
★ 5
Last summer, my youngest daughter fell into our pool. We were all right there, and I was able to dive in immediately, but it was still one of the scariest moments of my life. This summer, something similar happened, she slipped into the pool without her floatie. But before I could even reach the water, she had already recovered and found the ladder on her own. Seeing that brought tears to my eyes. Watching her go from needing me in that moment to being able to protect herself was incredible.
I can’t thank Goldfish Swim School enough, their lessons have been absolutely invaluable.
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Paul Le
★ 1
We asked for that specific teacher but the person repeatedly told me it was her while it is not. I know what i was talking about. Just straight up with me that they rotated. $30 a session for what she learned that whole time is a steal. Not worth it. i rather teach them myself.
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Amanda Poyner
★ 5
My 3 year old had a fear of large water (baths are fine) and getting her face wet. They were and still are amazing with her. I definitely recommend them. The facility is always clean and the staff are amazing with kids of all ages.
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Belen Hernandez
★ 5
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Michael Frost
★ 5
I can't say enough good things about our experience at Goldfish Swim School. Our daughter was a little hesitant about getting in the water at first, but that all changed when she started working with her teacher, Lilly.
Lilly is an absolutely amazing instructor. She's so patient and kind, and she has this incredible ability to make learning feel like a game. Our daughter now splashes and giggles her way through every lesson, and her confidence in the water has skyrocketed. We've seen a noticeable improvement in her swimming skills, from her kicks to her breath control, and it's all thanks to Lilly's excellent teaching. It's been so rewarding to see her overcome her initial fear and now love her time in the pool. We highly recommend both Goldfish and, specifically, teacher Lilly!
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Alba Allison
★ 5
Coach Stephany is absolutely magnificent with the children. She treats them with care, respect, and in a loving way. She is an excellent teacher.
The staff at the registration desk has always been courteous, professional, very helpful.
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Katie LaHaye
★ 5
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Noor Farhan
★ 5
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Jose duarte
★ 5
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Jason Cimon
★ 5
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Emma Jarema
★ 5
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Momnien Hamad
★ 5
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Jill Goodsell
★ 5
I am a grandparent that enrolled my grandson into the Gild Fish Academy almost two years ago. It’s been such a positive experience with my grandson. He has become more confident around water and has achieved skills dealing with water safety while having fun and making new friends.
Communication with the staff has been great with updates and review of skill levels. Gold fish Academy provides family fun too
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Rebecca McGregor
★ 5
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Gabrielle Ward
★ 5
I currently have four of my children enrolled at Goldfish, ranging in age from 8 years old to 4 months old—including one who is medically complex—and I cannot recommend this program highly enough.
The staff has gone above and beyond to ensure that each of my children feels supported, safe, and encouraged in the water. They’ve been especially thoughtful and accommodating with my medically complex child, working closely with her needs while still fostering confidence and skill development.
Goldfish provides monthly progress reports outlining the specific skills each child is working on and their individual growth. They do an incredible job of reinforcing bravery, commitment, and achievement in a way that makes kids feel proud.
The facility itself is very safe, with multiple staff members monitoring the pool at all times. Kind, attentive, and professional—Goldfish has earned my full trust as a parent!
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Bill
★ 3
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Chelsea M
★ 5
Staff is very friendly and kind! We love the flexible swim lesson times !
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Rachelle Lopez
★ 5
My son loves coming to goldfish each week. His current instructor has been great with him. My son doesn’t always do well with new people, but looks forward to swimming with him each week. His instructor encourages him and makes him feel good about himself and his swimming progress.
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Chelsea Fristoe
★ 5
We absolutely love Goldfish! We look forward to classes each week - it’s been wonderful watching our 18 month old daughter go from being terrified of the water to being excited to get in each class. She has developed a love of water that will set such a strong foundation for the skills she will learn in her future as a swimmer. Each instructor is so kind, knowledgeable, and excited to work with the kids - we are so grateful for Goldfish!
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Nicole Currie
★ 5
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Amanda Northrup
★ 5
This school is like a little haven for kids and adults of all ages. Decorated in bright colors with a beautiful floor-to-ceiling mural across the entire back wall of the pool room.
The pool is kept warm, so you don’t have to go through that initial cringe of stepping into cold water, and kids with sensory issues won’t find it to be so unpleasant. The pool depth is the same across the entire pool, so you won’t need to worry about keeping young swimmers away from the “deep end”.
Registration is simple when you call in or visit in person. Staff members are very polite and friendly. If your child misses a lesson, or if lessons are cancelled (for example, due to weather conditions) you will be issued a make-up token, which can be used for a drop-in lesson or family swim.
Instructors are very good with kids. Classes are small (3-4 kids per class), so your child will receive plenty of individualized attention. Lessons are scheduled for 30 minutes, which seems to be the perfect amount of time for children to enjoy themselves without losing focus. Even if your child is a few minutes late to a lesson, they are welcome to participate. Parents are able to watch the entire lesson in the viewing area, behind floor-to-ceiling glass.
After lessons, parents are invited into the pool area to chat with their child’s instructor about their progress and what to work on. Monthly progress reports are sent via email, as well. When children move up a level, parents are presented with a ribbon to give to their child, and are able to immediately go to the front desk to update their child’s enrollment. Staff are very good at accommodating busy schedules, with after-school, evening, and weekend classes available.
Family swims are very enjoyable, and a good opportunity for children to practice and show their parents what they have learned. Parents are allowed to come into the pool with their children, or if their child is able to swim on their own, parents have the option of sitting in the viewing area.
Shower area is kept very clean, and easy for parents to access, if child needs assistance (shampooing hair, providing towel, etc.). The changing area has individual changing rooms, so you don’t need to be worried about being separated from your child. There are hair dryers and a swimsuit drying machine as well.
The swim shop is small, but features many of the necessities; goggles, nose plugs, swim diapers, swimsuits, etc. The snack bar offers $1 snacks, which can be paid for using a card, or by billing to the account.
Lastly, birthday parties are so enjoyable! The party packages include everything you need to celebrate your child’s special day - invites, party favors, cupcakes, singing.. and plenty of time in the pool. The staff members were very friendly, even taking photos for us, serving food, and writing up a gift list so we could send thank-you notes after.
Over all, this swim school provides an incredible experience for children; by far the best way to learn how to swim in a delightful, positive environment!
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Katherine Croft
★ 5
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Jodi Coe
★ 5
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Naren M
★ 4
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Nicholas Nevins
★ 3
We love goldfish and our kids are always excited to go. You guys need to do better keeping updates on open swim and hours. Today wasn't the first time we spent 25 minutes driving to get there and see a sign about family swim being canceled. No warning given, last time we were told the website isn't up to date but "we always post Facebook!".......except not today.
Based on the amount of families attempting to go to family swim we aren't the only ones with upset kids
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Christiana
★ 5
Awesome, dedicated and passionate staff and swim instructors.
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Samantha Corbit
★ 5
Goldfish has done such a good job on helping us schedule a time where all my kids lessons line up at the same time. Thank you to the front desk team for going above & beyond!!
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Laurie Rose
★ 5
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Briana Dewyer
★ 5
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minjee kim
★ 5
My child is absolutely loving it! He progressed from Glider 1 to Glider 3. At first, he didn’t enjoy swimming, but after just one day, he found it so much fun that he’s been attending for two months now. The schedule changes are flexible, and all the instructors we’ve met are kind and teach swimming techniques very well.
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Thomas Sears
★ 5
My daughter is on the spectrum. When she first started at Goldfish, she would scream when touching the water. Their patience and pool aesthetic's were priceless. She now jumps into the pool, and will go into lakes. Thank you so much Goldfish.
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sabrina ramirez
★ 5
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Stephanie Klein
★ 5
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Audrey Hobe
★ 5
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Abhishek Verma
★ 5
Goldfish is awesome. Great place to learn swimming. Excellent and super friendly.
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tracey ryan
★ 5
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Ginny DePew
★ 5
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Sarah Krause
★ 5
Excellent staff! They support the kids and meet them at their comfort level and help parents in finding scheduling that works. Facilities are nice too with clean changing rooms and bathrooms and the pool showers are warm
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Vikas Bareja
★ 5
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Mythri Ramegowda
★ 5
I would like to appreciate Justin Carter who really listened to my feedback, worked closely with my child and turned him to be a superstar. As a mother, I couldn’t be more pleased. He took time in listening to my frustrations/concerns I initially had with one particular instructor. Justin is extremely patient, a great motivator and so ease & nice to work with. Thank you so much Justin for your time, dedications, and commitment.
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Sheila Hower
★ 5
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Rachel Naegele
★ 4
Having inconsistent teachers from staffing issues has been hard, but thankfully almost everyone we’ve worked with has been great.
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Kate Parmalee
★ 5
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Ben P
★ 5
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Jessica Krauss
★ 5
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Philip Montgomery
★ 5
Our kids have loved lessons at this swim school. Thanks so much to Taylor and the Every Child a Swimmer program!! They were super flexible to work around our schedule and needs. Highly recommend.
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N F. (N.F)
★ 5
Have come twice and I love it so far. I love to bring my baby to this place the teachers are so nice and understanding.
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Jean Ramsey
★ 5
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Jessica Kongstad
★ 5
We absolutely cannot say enough about how fast she’s learning. How helpful and kind the staff is. The place is absolutely adorable and the price is worth it!
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Hunter Johnston
★ 5
Can’t say enough good things about this place! The staff is so incredibly friendly and patient with our two kids. The manger worked with us for our co-parent parenting schedule to get both of them on a consistent schedule too!
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Amber Kenton
★ 5
My son went from being terrified of water to giggling and having fun in only 4 lessons. He even giggled as he went under water and back up! I highly recommend them for swim safety and exposure for littles 🥰
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Whitney Olsen
★ 5
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Sreekanth Narayan
★ 5
It's easy and nice and the coach with kids, if you miss, there are make-up lessons. I still remember when my daughter joined in at first, now she is pro-2, a good combination of learning and going above and beyond and achieving the targets as needed. It is nearby and most school friends meet, while they swim we talk and get to know and socialize the part, which is very much necessary to help the local business via the community approach
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Mike Morgan
★ 5
This place is Awesome, they are always renting a Bounce House for the Swim students. Thanks again from Bounce House Kingz
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Kathleen Decoster
★ 5
Just had our kids' birthday parties there and they made the process virtually stress free for us and lots of fun for the kids.
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Melissa Monroe
★ 5
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Jiyeon Christina Kim
★ 5
The coaches treated us very well. My son loves going here!
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Samantha Corbit
★ 5
I love that the staff knows my children by name, and are genuinely excited to see them! Even when they are not their teacher for lessons that day. The staff always supportive and encourages my child to do their best! We love Goldfish!
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Gabriela Jimenez
★ 4
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Paulette BeVier
★ 5
Nice facility and small class sizes
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Beverly Haske
★ 5
Christian is a great instructor. Patient, caring and kind.
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Hunter Baudoindajoux
★ 5
If you're looking for a fantastic swim school for your little one, look no further than Goldfish Swim School in Okemos! We absolutely love it there, and for good reason:
Management's A+ Performance: From the moment we walked in, the friendly and knowledgeable staff made us feel welcome and informed. They answered all our questions patiently and thoroughly, making the enrollment process a breeze.
Instructors You Can Trust: Our child's instructor is simply amazing! Not only are they highly qualified and experienced, but they also have a knack for connecting with kids on their level. They make learning fun and engaging, creating a positive experience that motivates our child to progress each week.
A Golden Environment: The facilities are top-notch! The pool is always clean and warm, and the entire space is bright, cheerful, and designed with little ones in mind. It's a fun and safe environment where kids can learn and thrive.
Beyond the Basics: More than just swim lessons, Goldfish offers a sense of community. They host family events, create themed classes, and provide opportunities for kids to connect and make new friends.
Overall, we can't recommend Goldfish Swim School in Okemos highly enough! It's been a wonderful experience for our family, and we're confident it will be for yours too.
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John Baesler
★ 5
Our daughter loves going to her swimming lessons! The staff is nothing but nice and helpful, and most importantly, they teach her to swim while she is having a great time!
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Aundre Black
★ 5
My daughter was nervous about learning how to swim at the age of 10 because most of the swimmers were younger but she felt right at home from day 1 and has advanced greatly in a short amount of time. The instructors and staff are very friendly and personable. My daughters looks forward to her swim lesson each week. She is more active now and ever her self confidence has increased.
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Amanda
★ 5
Absolutely kid-focused! Love the growth I see in my kids as swimmers and just human beings too. So grateful for our time here!
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Jillian Lee
★ 1
After knowing certain things I’d absolutely never send my child here and the management is the problem not the employees.
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Libby Fletcher
★ 5
My 3 grandsons take lessons. The coach’s are amazing as well as the entire staff.
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Maggie Lum
★ 5
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Amy Wall
★ 5
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Jessica Grossman
★ 5
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Alan Brevick
★ 5
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nicolas moore
★ 5
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Marissa M
★ 5
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mike patel
★ 5
Best place to be and great coustomer service
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Krystal Howard
★ 5
Great classes and facility!
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Wynne White
★ 5
Both of my boys look forward to going to swim lessons each week! The teachers are great and very patient. I love that parents get a small update each week on things to work on and what the child is doing well.
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Kaitlin Stults
★ 5
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Mehrnaz Ghamami
★ 5
The manager at Goldfish Okemos promptly addressed our concerns, offering multiple solutions and enlisting his team's assistance to guide us through the challenge. Thanks to his support, my daughter's swimming abilities have greatly improved.
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Sidra Alvi
★ 5
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Casanova Richardson
★ 5
love it
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Chirag Mishra
★ 4
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sever tita
★ 5
Really cool staff and understanding. Really trying to accomodate your schedule. My daughter loves it.
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Britt Vorenkamp
★ 4
Always a great time at swim class
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Jake Robb
★ 5
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Jennifer VanSickler
★ 5
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Kyle Tordi
★ 5
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Stacy Bakken
★ 5
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Alexa Sutter
★ 1
Had my two of my children enrolled here and was honestly so overpriced for the lessons they received. I stopped taking my child after one of their swim instructors let my 4 year old out of class early and wasn’t watching him and he jumped back into the pool. I got him out but 1. I expect my child to receive the FULL lesson I am paying for and 2. Make sure the child is with their parent before making them not your responsibility. She also had an attitude with my child the entire time. I was no longer going to be doing lessons with that instructor and now they will not allow me to use my make up tokens since they aren’t actively enrolled in a new class. I paid hundreds of dollars for classes they did not receive and apparently can’t now. I would absolutely stay away from this place.
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Meg
★ 5
Goldfish swim school is amazing!
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Ann Crain
★ 5
We have done swim lessons everywhere. Goldfish is the only place I could see progress every week. It worth every penny to know my kids are confident swimmers and know how to be safe in and around water!!!
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Asma Zarin
★ 5
Best for beginners
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Sonali Agarwal
★ 5
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D Ghastin
★ 5
We were very impressed with the whole process for children. Separate changing areas for kids is a plus in my book since we have a boy and a girl. Looking forward to their swim classes.
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Nancy Spitzley
★ 5
Very fun and a necessary skill to learn.
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Bjoern Hamberger
★ 3
Sunday morning 10am. It is pretty dreadful. But the kid, once ready, enjoys the swimming. They could have more changing rooms. There are commonly waiting lines. Otherwise works. Pet shop and ALDI are around the corner,.
Update: 11:30 now. Commencing to be dreadful. I still think that 25 minute lessons are only at most a minuscule advancement. Can't wait for lake time. Just checked out the university club. Maybe a working alternative?
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Tait Cha
★ 5
Very warm pool and lots of class times, though you do pay more for the comfort and convenience
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Rhonda Vance
★ 5
This is the first thing our son Atticus has agreed to do lesson wise & socially. We are so impressed with how timely and engaged the coaches are. This specific coach (pictured) is absolutely wonderful.
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Patrick Murphy
★ 5
Before staring Goldfish, my three kiddos were reluctant to put their heads in the water. Now, just months later, being in (and under) the water at Goldfish is one of their favorite parts of the week! Thank you to the incredible and caring coaches at Goldfish!
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Vidhu Vad
★ 5
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Noor Farhan
★ 5
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Dirty Critter
★ 5
My kids love goldfish swim school. We go every Wednesday.
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Thomas Norton
★ 5
Our grandson loves it!
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Krishna K
★ 5
Goldfish Okemos is awesome! We started when he was 2 years old, his comfort and confidence in the water has gone up tenfold. we love seeing his progress every week. The team are great, patient instructors and courteous desk staff who understand no-shows and help with mark-ups.
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JustLenoris *
★ 5
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Samantha Bankhead
★ 5
After finding an instructor my child liked he made a huge strides in swimming!
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Makeupbydonaaa
★ 5
Great team , doing Amazing Job!
Thank you GoldFish 🐠
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Becca Rostar
★ 5
The teachers are wonderful!! They are all so patient, always showing enthusiasm and excitement with every student hour after hour. My child LOVES to go to class and even through she is only 3 is independently swimming on her own. Wonderful for me to see.
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Michael Sass
★ 5
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Cheryl Hurt
★ 5
Goldfish Okemos is the best! My 5 year old daughter went from being timid and not confident when near water, to begging to swim anywhere she could! In a few short months she went from doggy paddling to swimming above and under water, jumping in and treading water like a pro! We will keep her here for years to come!
Thank you Goldfish Okemos!
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Jen Garmon
★ 5
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Erin Guess
★ 5
We hosted a 3rd birthday party for my son at Goldfish Swim School. Everything was absolutely amazing. They helped us unload our car, greeted our guests at the door, took presents and put them away, and so much more. The lifeguards were very diligent about keep the kids safe and the staff checked in numerous times throughout. I cannot wait to have another event there. All of the attendees were raving. My only feedback is that I wish they had an option to tip when you pay the balance off by card. Definitely recommend hosting events at Goldfish Swim School.
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Jessica Stemen
★ 5
I have loved taking my kids to goldfish. They are attentive and caring. I so appreciate them being able to handle a crying kid. I know it’s hard to maintain a positive attitude but they do it. Thank you!!
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Lori Limmer
★ 5
Wonderful place to take your any age child. The pool area is kind of warm, but when you get into the pool it feels great. I would HIGHLY recommend this place!
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ur mom
★ 2
i went to goldfish and thought it was good and all you know some stuff could be fixed but it worked. And then my sister is on swim force and now they are taking $200 dollars of my moms card without telling her and hard worked money is going down the drain without being told.
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Karen Corley
★ 5
Excellent swim school
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Arunkumar Kannan
★ 5
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Miliska P.M
★ 5
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Margaret Weisenberg
★ 5
I love taking my daughter to lessons here. All the staff are very friendly and helpful.
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Steve Guallpa
★ 5
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Elizabeth Wilson
★ 5
I just love the entire environment of Goldfish- Okemos. The staff and teachers are all friendly, loving, and professional. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to put their child in swim lessons:)
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vijetha k
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Paul Fitzgerald
★ 5
Goldfish swim school of Okemos is fantastic. My four year old granddaughter is loving learning how to swim. The instructors seem to really care about each swimmer and how they're progressing. They take time with each student and are very positive teachers.. Great program!
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Jared Weinfeld-Geller
★ 5
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Rachel Beach
★ 5
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Tim Wise Jr
★ 5
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Salina Murton
★ 5
Amazing experience at Goldfish Swim school! Hands down, great group of people. Water safety is so crucial to have under your belt. We are blessed to have the opportunity to attend swim lessons at such an incredible place. My son loves everyone there. Excited for this summer as he has learned to swim on his own. Thank you!
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Dustin Winter
★ 5
Best way for your child to learn basic to advanced swimming skills.
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Mike
★ 4
My kids love learning to swim here. Nice welcoming environment for them. Instructors are patient and dedicated.
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Pamela Parker
★ 5
Goldfish has been super flexible with our schedule! I appreciate that they are letting people stay home without a limited number of makeups. This has made us feel safer using their facilities.
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Natalie Clark
★ 5
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Jessica Stage
★ 5
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Ms. Helen
★ 5
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Steven Rosales
★ 5
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Sarina Nover
★ 5
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Gokhan Dogan
★ 5
My kiddos love this place. They asked me to go there every single day:)
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Theresa Verville
★ 1
Very poor service from Alex Sadler and Melody Kaiser, poor communication and follow up. There are a number of circumstances that need to be addressed. Total disregard for customer service and customer satisfaction… don’t recommend
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Lisa Nowak
★ 5
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Vilma Zeron
★ 5
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Eric Rochow
★ 5
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Jessica Byrom
★ 4
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Jean Aldrich-Simmons
★ 5
The best. My granddaughter is 2 years old and in mini 3 class. Program and teachers amazing.
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Christine Matheson
★ 5
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Elaine Kacsor
★ 1
I'm glad I'm not spending any money there.
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Britney H
★ 5
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Trevor Leveille
★ 5
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Geoffroy Laumet
★ 5
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Natalia Clough
★ 5
My 8 month old daughter LOVES Goldfish, she is getting more comfortable in the water every time and is learning lots of skills already at such a young age. Customer service and instructors are all friendly and helpful.
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Josh Hobson
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Mariah Sklapsky
★ 5
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Kelsey Rabineau
★ 4
Wish there were more changing rooms lol somehow we always get stuck cold shivering, but we are usually one of the last out of the pool. Free trial class was nice. 4 weeks of classes for my 22mo old cost $96 and we got a tshirt. The pool is super warm and the teachers are nice, and most of all my kid loves it.
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Emily Lilly-lacca
★ 4
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Lona Jean Aldrich
★ 5
Family friendly. Clean, covid safe.
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Rob Lippert
★ 5
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Marian Lawson
★ 5
Well structured with very kind and helpful staff. Glad we found this place!
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Nadia Corkwell
★ 5
Amazing staff. I love the teacher to child ratio...very safe in the water, and very cleanly and efficient disinfecting procedures. And Affordable for the average family. My kids look forward to this every week!
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Wendy Swartz
★ 4
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Chavon Hoover
★ 5
I have only worked with Goldfish a small handful of times. But every time I chat with somebody, I have had the most pleasant experience. The staff is so kind and accommodating to my family and my schedule! I am so excited to get my babies into the swimming school program. I can't stress enough how helpful the staff is.
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Chelsea Wickenheiser
★ 5
I love how friendly each employee is at Goldfish Swim School. My daughter has grown more confident in the water. I cannot say enough how grateful I am for the thoughtfulness and great organization where it comes to maximizing safety of employees, swimmers, and parents!!
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Jasmine Perez
★ 5
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Jamie Bills
★ 5
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Whitney Pedersen
★ 5
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Tim Danley
★ 5
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Shannon Mills
★ 5
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Hannah Rydecki
★ 5
Goldfish has gone above and beyond in regards to making sure their facility is clean and up to CDC guidelines. The system in place (having lane assigned chairs, signs on changing huts, entering facility a few minutes before class, masks wearing, ect) is great! And I believe it has been communicated very well through emails, social media, signs in the facility. I know what to expect and I like that! And the staff has only been positive and friendly through all of this!
We just really appreciate what Goldfish has done to be able to be open. The few months that it was closed was hard for my daughter. She loves going to her swim lesson each week and adores her teacher. It’s a special environment that we do not take for granted!
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Autumn Mogle
★ 5
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You are the ONE place we feel safe bringing our kids to during this pandemic! Your incredible attention to detail and sanitation goes above and beyond, this coming from a strict covid family due to many health issues. Its not just about the sanitation though, we have been to many places for swim lessons and by far our kids have learned the most and been the happiest here! Thank you for giving our kids a wonderful way to be out and about in these crazy times!!!
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Tara Lisk
★ 5
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Laura Pylman
★ 5
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Kimberly Shoup
★ 5
Goldfish Swim School - Okemos has done an incredible job of ensuring the safety of its students and families. Expectations for families is clearly posted and areas to ensure social distancing are clearly marked off. I see staff constantly sanitizing the parent viewing area, bathrooms, pool deck, and changing rooms. All instructors wear a shield in the water and are strict about ensuring students remain socially distanced while in the pool. I feel very comfortable sending my children here for lessons.
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Rebecca Gray
★ 5
Goldfish Swim in Okemos is great. My 10 year old daughter has been going there on and off for 6 years. The class sizes are small. The coaches are awesome and the pool is always immaculate and warm.
They are taking all of the necessary precautions to keeps staff, parents, and the kiddos protected during Covid.
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Lisa Tomczyk
★ 5
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Matthew Grew
★ 5
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Ethan Burgess
★ 5
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Olena Kravchenko
★ 5
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Jaime Highfield
★ 5
I feel every step has been taken to ensure social distancing and cleanliness. The process for turning over each class is amazing and the work being done is fabulous. I also like that any team member I have spoken with has been helpful and reassuring that all safety measures are being followed. From the time we enter the building to the time we leave, I feel that the Goldfish team has our backs and is being safe. Thank you for your hard work!
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Chelsea Wickenheiser
★ 5
So well organized and well prepared for safely reopening. The in and out of the building process and arrows makes sense and is easy to follow. The labeled and spaced out chairs are helpful. Teachers seem to be keeping themselves and the kids safe, while still having and promoting fun. I appreciate the cleaning of bathroom and changing stations after each use.
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Kristen Monroe
★ 5
Love the staff at Goldfish Swim School in Okemos. Very friendly and helpful, great safety measures in place during this pandemic!
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Elaine Furr
★ 5
Goldfish does an excellent job at creating a calming, fun, and immersive experience for children of all ages. I’ve had my kids at age 1 to 5 participate in Goldfish swim classes and they’ve benefited greatly. The staff are kind, patient, knowledgeable, and informative.
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Tim Evans
★ 5
At my workplace as part of a team exercise, we had to talk about a business that went above and beyond expectations. I used Goldfish Swim School as my example. Their brand promise is already high, but they surpass it effortlessly, going out of their way to accommodate for things like trying to get siblings in different age groups scheduled at the same time, for the sake of our convenience. I have one son who is significantly behind his peers in the water, and the teachers are so good at working with him gradually, handling his difficult days, and giving him the one-on-one attention he needs, all without neglecting the other kids in his group. After trying other swim schools, this is the golden standard.
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Har M
★ 1
Unfortunately the quality has declined and they have gone from a golden experience to horrible experiences. Not a good place for children.
Admin is terrible and the samme with some of the new teachers. Huge turnover with the swim staff. We were loyal customers for many years but not any more.
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Victoria Reynaga
★ 5
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Missy Olsen
★ 5
We LOVE Goldfish-Okemos! Our little fish can't wait for class each week! Everyone is so friendly and knowledgeable! 🐠
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C. Dungey
★ 5
The staff and instructors are so good with the kids and the kids really respond to it.
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Sean H
★ 2
How do you rate an experience where the teachers were absolutely fantastic but the admin side of it was so disappointing? After giving it some thought I go with two stars. Here's why:
My two kids had attended the Okemos location for one month in July. We made it clear that they would only be attending one month and signed a withdrawal form for both of them on the day we signed up since 30-day notice was required.
After an amazing 1-month experience, we ended our time there. However a week later I found that my credit card was charged for one student ($84). My wife had to go back to the Okemos location and show the withdrawal form and have the charge cancelled. We were willing to consider this an honest mistake.
HOWEVER, TODAY, in SEPTEMBER, I get a notification that $84 has been charged yet again to my credit card!! We will have to go down to the location AGAIN to cancel this change. I am very disappointed this is happening after my kids had a wonderful experience here!
The teachers are definitely amazing and an upgrade from the teachers you may encounter at cheaper options. However, be on the look out for any erroneous charges being made to your card after quitting.
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Katie Sikes
★ 5
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Lori Fox
★ 5
this place is safety oriented! I love it.
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Shravan Mali
★ 5
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Laura Shook
★ 5
I was very hesitant to sign my kids up for Goldfish swim school, price being the main factor. But I thought we’d try it for the summer just to see if it was worth pursuing and was it ever! Kids don’t just learn to swim at Goldfish they learn all the survival techniques behind it as well. My kids were captivated with great teachers and a caring staff who truly believes in each child they teach. On top of all of that the facility is amazing! It’s truly worth every penny and you will see results. As a parent I can’t express my gratitude enough for really pushing my kids to Set new goals for themselves and then celebrating with them as they achieve them!
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