Private Swim Lessons
in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, 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!
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Experienced  Swim Instructors  in your neighborhood

Since 2009, we've built our reputation on working with only the best swim instructors. Our instructors are what make Sunsational Swim School the best-rated swim lessons in Alexandria.

swim instructor Cheryll H Suffolk, VA 23438
Cheryll H
Suffolk, VA 23438
I am Cheryll. I have over 34 years experience teaching private swim lessons. I encourage self-motivation and determination with lots of praise. I am a certified math and science teacher with over 34 years teaching and tutoring children and adults. I have worked with swimmers of all ages including special needs students and fearful beginners. I love to share the joy of swimming. Education: BA UC Berkeley;MA Stanford University; MA Naval Postgraduate School; and MA Naval War College.
swim instructor Matthew M Bethesda, Maryland 20889
Matthew M
Bethesda, Maryland 20889
My name is Matt. I have been swimming all my life and have been teaching lessons for a total of 3 years from ages 3-adults. I grew up in Kansas swimming for my high school and a local club team, I also lifeguarded where I was a pool manager and taught lessons. I am currently active duty Navy where I work in orthopedics and my patients range from a couple of days old to over 100 years old. My goal with being a teacher is to instill the importance of water safety and pass on my love for swimming!
swim instructor Allison S Fairfax, Virginia 22032
Allison S
Fairfax, Virginia 22032
Hello! My name is Allison and I've been teaching swim lessons for 3 years. I had experience with competitive swimming since childhood and am currently training for a triathlon. I've worked with swimmers ages 3-12, adults as well as teaching swim lessons to college students. Additionally, I have experience giving private and group lessons to students on the spectrum. I've also lifeguarded for 4 summers and I enjoy teaching swimming and watching students progress and find joy in the sport.
swim instructor Kaitlin S Manassas, Virginia 20110
Kaitlin S
Manassas, Virginia 20110
Hello! My name is Kaitlin and I have been teaching swim lessons since 2012. I have worked with infants, preschoolers, school-age, teens, and all ages of adults. I've also worked with elementary aged children as an Instructional Assistant and children of all ages, abilities, and confidence levels with the YMCA of Greater Richmond. I went to VCU and graduated with a Bachelor's in Psychology in 2014. I love teaching swimming because water makes me feel happy and safe, and I want that for everyone!
swim instructor Nicole T Arlington, Virginia 22203
Nicole T
Arlington, Virginia 22203
Hello there! My name is Nicole. I've been swimming competitively since I was 5 years old and have been teaching for the past 6 years. I have taught and instructed a wide range of skills and ages from beginner groups of 3-5 y/o, 6-10 y/o, 11-13 y/o to technique and consistency with adult groups. As a teacher, I strive to make every lesson unique and fun for all ages. One of my favorite things about teaching is seeing the confidence build in students as they become more comfortable in the water.
swim instructor Liam G Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Liam G
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Hi, my name is Liam and I've been teaching and helping with swim lessons for about 6 years now with ages 5 to 10. I've worked with children for 6 years as tutors, coaches, and teachers. I am a graduate of the University of Maryland with a bachelors degree in Linguistics as of May 2020. I love teaching swimming to introduce kids to the wonders of the water and teach them how to love the pool as much as I have all my life.
swim instructor Sean M Herndon, Virginia 20170
Sean M
Herndon, Virginia 20170
Hello, my name is Sean and I’ve been swimming since I was six and on a swim team every summer till I was 18! I’ve taught swim lessons to ages ranging from 1-7 years old. I’ve also spent a lot of time babysitting kids in my younger years starting with my siblings and their friends. I am currently finishing up my last semester at GMU with a B.A. in Anthropology! I love teaching swim because it is rewarding to watch an individual learn something they can use for the rest of their life.
swim instructor Matthew L Vienna, Virginia 22182
Matthew L
Vienna, Virginia 22182
Hi there My name is Matt. I've been swim teaching and been around aquatics since I was 15. I've taught age ranges from 4 months old to adults. I also have taught kids with Special Needs as well. My expertise in making learning fun ensures that a lesson with me will be an educational and memorable one. If you are looking for a great teacher who will be there to give your child the best educational swimming experience. Look no further :)
swim instructor Domenique S Laurel, Maryland 20723
Domenique S
Laurel, Maryland 20723
My name is Domenique and I've been teaching swim lessons to both children and adults for more than 7 years. I've taught students from as young as 18 months old to adults, & children with special needs. I'm passionate about swimming and love teaching others to be strong swimmers; it's a life-saving skill everyone should know. I'm sensitive to beginners & understand their trepidation when getting started. I'm patient and will work to get my clients to a comfortable place where they will thrive.
swim instructor Sydney K Arlington, VA 22202
Sydney K
Arlington, VA 22202
Hi, my name is Sydney Koerner. I have been teaching swim lessons for 6 years and taught ages 2.5-15, as well as coached swim team for kids aged 12-18. I also have experience teaching adult swim lessons and swim lessons with special need children and adults. I earned my B.S. in Exercise Science from Central Michigan University in 2019. I want to share my passion for swimming with others and hope I can help swimmers of all ages be comfortable and confident in the water!

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

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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!
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Sunsational Clients Love Our Swimming Lessons

Rated 4.9/5 Stars From Over 900+ Reviews
Carla is a fantastic swim instructor! She worked very well with two 3 year olds and they came really for in their swim and safety skills in a short amount of time. Carla was always punctual and communicated regularly. She has been a pleasure to work with and now we can be sure the kids are safe around the pool!
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Gary C
Alexandria, VA
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!
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AnaRosa R
Alexandria, VA
Carla is a fantastic swim instructor! She worked very well with two 3 year olds and they came really for in their swim and safety skills in a short amount of time. Carla was always punctual and communicated regularly. She has been a pleasure to work with and now we can be sure the kids are safe around the pool!
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Gary C
Alexandria, VA
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.
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Radhika K
Alexandria, VA
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!!!
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Katie S
Alexandria, VA
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!
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Kara C
Alexandria, VA
This was our second summer using Sunsational for swim instruction and we couldn't be happier. Our daughter (3 yrs old) and son (14 mos) enjoyed their time spent with Lisa M. Our daughter went from wearing a back-floatie to diving down for treasures on the pool floor. She learned the basics of several swim strokes and Lisa did a fabulous job of navigating toddler emotions with her creative adventure stories. Our son was hesitant to go to Lisa at first so she showed me several things we could do together to get him more comfortable in the water. By the end of the summer (when we were 16 mos), he was holding onto the edge of the pool, climbing up the stairs to get out, and keeping his mouth closed underwater. Will hope to connect with Lisa M. for next summer - she had the best way with the kids!
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Lisa V
Silver Spring, MA
We had an amazing experience with our teacher Isabella Savage, who worked tirelessly to teach our sometimes difficult 4-year-old to swim. She was forever patient, upbeat, and creative with how she worked with our daughter. Our highest compliments to Isabella Savage and sensational swim school.
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Erika B
McLean, Virginia
We had an amazing experience with our teacher Isabella Savage, who worked tirelessly to teach our sometimes difficult 4-year-old to swim. She was forever patient, upbeat, and creative with how she worked with our daughter. Our highest compliments to Isabella Savage and sensational swim school.
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Erika B
McLean, Virginia
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..;)
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Scott S
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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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 Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, 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 1-301-235-2661.

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