I had to update my review because it has been a while since I wrote it. My youngest child returned to Hubbard after a couple years with a renewed interest in learning to swim well, not just swim (after the Olympics in hopes of becoming the next Michael Phelps, of course). Anyhow, with an older child the changing situation is really not an issue (he's more than happy to leave unshowered and wet - and I think things have become a bit more efficient with some updates, or maybe just the fact that I am only bringing one). However, the best thing about his current lessons is his Lobster instructor Jeff, who is currently working magic with this 7-year old swimmer at his grumpiest time of the day. I am really not sure how he does it but he manages to keep my son completely engaged and smiling the whole time, and tonight I watched my son complete a solid five minutes swimming laps using a pretty solid freestyle stroke. It was nothing short of amazing. The majority of the kids here tend to be a bit younger in the early stages of swimming but I cannot say enough good things about our experience coming back at a slightly older age to perfect some strokes. I highly doubt that I really have an Olympic swimmer on my hands, but his instructor is doing a good job of allowing him to believe - and keeping lessons fun and upbeat at the same time. He has learned a lot and I really hope my son sticks with it. I also hope young guru Jeff sticks with it as he has a loyal pupil (and parent) that will seek him out for the next level (aka Hammerhead).