Private Swim Lessons
in Gainesville, VA

🏊🏡 Bring the swim school to your pool! Book swimming lessons with an experienced Sunsational swim instructor in your neighborhood.

Sunsational Swim School specializes in highly-effective lessons for learners of all ages. Our certified and experienced instructors travel to your home or community pool to teach your swim lessons on your schedule!

Enrollment

Year-round, opened enrollment in Gainesville, VA. Enroll any time to get matched with a swim instructor and start your lessons when you want.

We teach students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities

  • 👶 Ages 6 months - adult
  • 🛟 Water-safety and essential swim skills
  • 🏊‍♂️ Beginner swim lessons
  • 💪 Overcoming fear of water
  • ♿ Adaptive swim lessons for special needs
  • 🥇 Competition and advanced swim training
  • 🌊 And much more!
60,000+
Swim Lessons taken
2000+
Sunsational Swim Instructors
1500+
Cities Served

Why Sunsational Swim School?

EXPERIENCED SWIM INSTRUCTORS

When it comes to learning how to swim, the most important influence is the teacher! That's why ALL Sunsational swim instructors have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience before joining our team.

PERSONALIZED SWIM LESSON PLANS

Our private swim lessons are customized to meet the student's needs and instructors use a gentle and encouraging approach which enables students to overcome any fear of the water and progress quickly.

CONVENIENCE OF YOUR POOL

Sunsational Swim Instructors travel to you, which means no more driving from lesson to lesson; you will save time, save on gas and enjoy the convenience of swimming lessons in your own home or community pool.

A MORE HEALTHFUL CHOICE

Private at-home swimming lessons provide a more healthful learning environment with less exposure to chloramines and other chemicals when compared to public pools.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING

You choose the swim lesson times that will work around your busy family schedule and book multiple students swim lessons back to back

LEARN TO SWIM GUARANTEED!

We proudly offer our Learn to Swim Guarantee for kids ages 3 and up. We guarantee your child will learn essential water safety skills in just 12 private lessons, or we’ll provide up to four extra lessons for free

How  Sunsational Swim School  Works

  • 1
    Book Your Swim Lessons Online or Call
    Sign up in just minutes—choose the package that fits your goals and let us know your preferences.
  • 2
    Get Matched
    Shortly after registering, our expert team personally reviews every registration to carefully handpick the perfect swim instructor based on your needs, goals, and schedule.
  • 3
    Start Lessons at Your Pool
    Dive in and begin reaching your swim goals with your instructor at your home or community pool!

Sunsational Clients Love Our Swimming Lessons

Rated 4.9/5 Stars From Over 900+ Reviews
We've had a fantastic experience! In the first lesson, my twin boys were afraid to get their faces wet...and now a week later they are becoming their own confident little bubble guppies...best decision we've made for swim lessons! Thanks to our instructor, who was patient and reassuring they have truly grown their love and confidence to bring in the water. Each had their own apprehensions and she tailored their lessons so that each was addressed. Truly awesome..;)
Customer Review On yelp
I am so happy that I stepped out of my comfort zone this summer and contacted Sunsational Swim School. I couldn't swim at all or even float before (I had tried group lessons in the past). I took private lessons this time and my instructor for 12 sessions was Kyree Jones.

He was very professional and always on time. But most importantly I can swim now! Kyree was so patient and just a lot of fun to learn with. My goals were to learn the free style and be able to float on my back. I can now free style, float, breast stroke, swim on my back, push off (front and backwards) and more. I actually have three more lessons with him next week so he taught me all this in just 9 sessions, I can't say enough about Kyree. I'm 52 y/o and I can finally swim! He always adds something new each session. I have gotten so many compliments on my progress from neighbors and the life guards since we use the pool at my condo residence. I'm sure I didn't look like a success story on day one, but now I'm enjoying the pool with confidence. I have already found an indoor pool to continue my progress through the winter, I'm so motivated about going to the pool now, whereas I mostly avoided it before. Thank You so much Kyree and Sunsational Swim School!
Customer Review On yelp
Rebekah "Bekah" is absolutely FANTASTIC! My daughter was quite afraid of entering the pool without floaties, and after less than 10 sessions with Bekah, she is swimming totally floaty-free and has mastered floating on her back and holding her breath under water. I cannot say enough about Bekah's skill at coaching and teaching even the most reluctant of 5-year-olds...my daughter loves her, and she is a true professional. Bekah is also extremely accommodating with her schedule and availability. I am so glad we were paired up with her, and I hope that Bekah will help teach my son when he is old enough!
Customer Review On yelp
Shannon is a great swim instructor who understands the psychology of kids and works with them at their level. After couple of unsuccessful swim lessons, we got connected with Shannon via sunsational swim lessons. My son has made tremendous progress within 6 lessons.
Radhika K on yelp
My instructor Claudia K I cannot say enough good things about Claudia. She is dedicated to working with the kids, and is a passionate swimmer herself. She worked around our schedule, was prompt and has such an easy going attitude. The kids love working with her and I couldn't be more grateful to have found her. I see a great deal of improvement with my eight year old and four year old. This is our third summer of hiring private swimming teacher and Claudia is simply amazing. I highly recommend her!
Customer Review On yelp
Mark has done a phenomenal job getting to know my 3 1/2 year old - where she's confident and where she needs to build her skills. He is patient and methodic about his approach, and incorporates fun into the lesson plan while still staying focused on tactics that will improve her skill. We are only on 4 out of 12 lessons but really look forward to the next 8 with him! Biggest plus for her is that he learned she loves Paw Patrol so he now brings Paw Patrol stickers that she gets at the end if she's done a good job listening and trying new things. He's a keeper!!!
Customer Review On yelp
Meaghan is really patient and has almost taught my five years old how to swim and float in three lessons...
Customer Review On yelp
Look no further folks!! You don't even have to leave the comfort of your home and they pair you with the perfect instructor! The personal one on one learning just works better...Shannon was amazing!
Customer Review On yelp
Alan has been fabulous - a great communicator, flexible on timing, and a skilled teacher. All three of his students - ages 6, 9, and 70+, love working with him and look forward to each lesson.
Customer Review On yelp

Private swim lessons vs. Group swim lessons

Private Swim Lessons Group Swim Lessons
AVG TIME WITH EACH
STUDENT (30 MIN LESSON)
30 Minutes 5 Minutes
SUITABLE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS/ BEHAVIOR ISSUES OR VERY FEARFUL SWIMMERS? Yes No
AVG. # LESSONS TO BECOME A SWIMMER (3YRS+) 8-12 lessons 60+
AVERAGE TIME TO SWIM 2-4 weeks (3-4x week) 1-3 years
TOTAL COST FOR A SWIMMER $708-$1140
(12 private lessons)
$2000-$6000+
(@ $160/month for 1x week)

Frequently Asked Questions

What age groups do you offer private swim lessons for?
We offer private swim lessons for swimmers of all ages, starting as young as 6 months and going through adulthood. Whether your child is a baby, toddler, or school-age, or you’re an adult looking to overcome a fear of water, our experienced instructors create personalized lesson plans to suit every age and skill level.
How long does it take to learn how to swim with private lessons?
While every swimmer is different, we proudly offer a Learn to Swim Guarantee for children ages 3 and up. Most students meet their water safety goals within just 12 lessons. Private swim lessons allow for one-on-one instruction, so learning is typically much faster compared to group lessons.
What are the benefits of private swim lessons vs group?
Private swim lessons offer personalized attention, ensuring each student receives tailored instruction based on their unique learning style and needs. In a private setting, the instructor can focus entirely on the swimmer's progress, allowing for faster skill development and addressing specific concerns or fears. There are also other considerations when you ask "are private swim lessons worth it?" In most cases, we find the answer to be yes.
Where is your pool located?
We specialize in private, at-home swimming lessons. Our swim instructors come to you and service all of Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas.
What happens if I don’t have a pool at home?
No pool? No problem! Many of our clients use a neighborhood or community pool for their lessons. Our swim instructors are happy to meet you at any safe, local pool of your choosing. .
What qualifications do your instructors have?
All Sunsational Swim Instructors are certified in CPR, First Aid, and Water Safety. Many of our instructors in Gainesville, VA also have additional certifications in lifeguarding, water aerobics, and infant swimming. We ensure that every instructor has at least two years of teaching experience and undergoes rigorous background checks. Every instructor is fully insured and covered under Sunsational Swim School's insurance policy.
What is your Learn to Swim Guarantee?
Our Learn to Swim Guarantee promises that children ages 3 years and older will demonstrate critical water safety skills after 12 private lessons. Specifically, they’ll be able to swim to the side of the pool after an unexpected fall. If your child hasn’t reached this milestone, we’ll offer up to four additional lessons at no cost to ensure they meet the goal.
What is the cost and how many lessons are typically required?
The cost of private swim lessons varies based on the package you choose, with options ranging from 6 to 18 lessons. For most students, we recommend at least 12 lessons to build essential swimming and water safety skills, and we proudly offer a Learn to Swim Guarantee within those 12 lessons for children ages 3 and up. Begin a registration now to select your package and see a full, no obligation price quote.
When can I register? How?
We offer year-round rolling registration, allowing you to sign up and start lessons at any time that suits you. This flexibility helps accommodate busy schedules and seasonal preferences. Our website offers an easy registration process where you can specify your needs, goals, schedule, and any special requests. You can also call us to register over the phone M-F 830am-5pm PST at 1-888-788-2140.

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