Can I schedule private swim lessons at my home pool?

Absolutely! One of the best features of Sunsational Swim School is that our experienced instructors come to you. You can have your private swim lessons at your home pool, or if you don't have a pool, at a community pool. This provides the convenience and comfort of learning to swim in a familiar environment.

At-Home Private Swim Lessons Virginia Beach, VA

Q: What is your Learn to Swim Guarantee?

Our Learn to Swim Guarantee promises that children ages 3 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.

Private Swim Lessons
in Virginia Beach, VA

Whether you’re enjoying the ocean or hanging out at the pool, it’s always a great time for swim lessons in Virginia Beach! Our effective, gentle techniques are applied during private, one-on-one instruction, in order to encourage each student to master the skills necessary for greater safety in and around the water. Of particular importance for our younger swimmers, our swimming lessons in the Virginia Beach area first focus on the “Sunsational Safety Sequence”: in other words, knowing how to avoid falling into the water, and how to turn around and get to the side if they do accidentally wind up in the pool.

We’re so confident that your child will improve his ability to be safer in the water that we offer an exclusive Learn-to-Swim Guarantee package for learners 3 and up: your child will swim to the wall unassisted (after a simulated fall into the water) by the 12th lesson. If not, we’ll give you up to four free lessons to help them keep working at it!

Your Sunsational Swim teacher will meet you anywhere in the greater Virginia Beach area—from Suffolk to Newport News!—eliminating the expense and time required to fight traffic in order to get to a group swim lesson with too many students! Why spend money for months on end, wondering if your kids will learn to swim this time, when you can see them make progress in just a few private lessons from the comfort of your backyard pool or favorite community facility?

If your child dreams of someday competing in the Breezy Point Triathlon or body surfing the waves at Chick’s Beach, Sunsational Swim School will match them with the best Virginia Beach instructor for their strengths and challenges, helping them progress quickly in their confidence and swimming skills.

Why are Virginia Beach Swim Lessons so important?

Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in the U.S among children under 14

9 out of 10 drowning deaths occur while a caregiver is present.

75% of children are missing from sight for only five minutes or less

Benefits of Private Swimming Lessons in Virginia Beach

Our Focus: Water Safety

Our Learn-to-Swim Guarantee focuses on the “Sunsational Swim Sequence”: improving every student’s ability to recover from a fall into a pool by turning around and swimming back to the wall. Sunsational’s private swim lessons enable students throughout Virginia Beach to be safer in their own backyards while learning these critical skills in the comfort and privacy of home swimming pools.

Scheduling at Your Convenience

Grab your calendar and let us know what works for YOU! Back-to-back classes before naptime for your twin toddlers? Early evening sessions for your young adult that’s trying to qualify on a military swim test? Whatever fits your schedule, we’ve got an instructor for you.

Individualized Lesson Planning

Sunsational’s infant and toddler classes help even our youngest students to know how to turn around in the water and get to the wall, and our Learn-to-Swim Guarantee (for kids ages 3 and up) ensures that your child will make significant progress in their ability to execute that “Sunsational Safety Sequence”—or we’ll give you up to four extra lessons at no cost, to help them get there! Because every student comes to the water with a different set of strengths and challenges, our teachers custom-design each lesson to help each individual make progress with gentle, progressive instruction.

Which Pool? You Decide!

You’ll love the no-hassle way of learning to swim in the Virginia Beach area: private lessons scheduled at your preferred pool. From Norfolk to Chesapeake, our Sunsational teachers give classes at your favorite community pool—or at your own home swimming pool.

How does Sunsational Swim Work

Tell us your needs so we can match you with the perfect Sunsational Instructor

Get Matched

Shortly after registering we introduce you to your hand selected instructor who will contact you to schedule lessons

Get Started

Dive in and begin reaching your swimming goals!

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 Virginia Beach, 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. If you don't have access to a pool, consider these public Virginia Beach pools near you: Bow Creek Recreation Center Princess Anne Pool Seatack Pool.

What qualifications do your instructors have?

All Sunsational Swim Instructors are certified in CPR, First Aid, and Water Safety. Many of our instructors in Virginia Beach, 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 1-757-250-7448.

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Sunsational Clients Love Our Swimming Lessons

Rated 4.9/5 Stars From Over 900+ Reviews

Amanda has been fabulous with our three year old. She is so patient and kind with her. She has significantly improved her swimming skills since beginning lessons with Amanda. She went from minimal swimming skills to swimming on her own. We would absolutely recommend Sunsational Swim School and Amanda as both have been very pleasant and professional to work with.

Customer Review On yelp

Luisa H

Norfolk, Virginia 23502

Hi, my name is Luisa Holland and I have 4 years experience teaching swim lessons to ages 3-18- both new to swimming and experienced. I swam for 7 years before attending the United States Naval Academy (majoring in Political Science and Arabic) and serving as a Surface Warfare Officer. I love teaching swimming because not only is it a LIFE SAVING skill, but the sport it amazing for the mind and body.

Tallyn A

Yorktown, Virginia 23693

Hi there! My name is Tallyn and I have been teaching swim lessons for 5 years with the ages 6 months to 15 years old. I have also worked at a baby sitter for over 7 years. I am in school for Film and TV. I love teaching swimming because it combines the need for safety with the excitement of having fun. I competitively swam for 8 years and even competed at the Junior Olympics. Along with being CPR certified, I am certified in Mental Health First Aid as well. I can’t wait to swim with you!

Cassen S

Norfolk, Virginia 23513

Hi, my name is Cassen! I have been competitively swimming year-round since a young age and through my college years. I have been a PE coach and I have 7 years of experience working as a Lifeguard for the National Park Service on both the West and East Coast. I have a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology and working on getting licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant. With all of my time in the water, I consider the pool to be my second home. I am excited to show you how fun it can be!

LaRon D

Norfolk, Virginia 23508

Hey! Im LaRon but I mostly go by Ron. Ive been teaching for going on 4 years and Ive loved every second of it! I work with all ages ranging from 3-60+!

	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)

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