Kid Swim Lessons inAthens
Looking for the best private swim lessons near me? It’s always a Sunsational time to learn to swim in Athens! Our private swim lessons in Athens ensure rapid progress in essential water safety skills
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Looking for the best private kids swim lessons near me? It’s always a Sunsational time to learn to swim in Athens! Our private swim lessons in Athens ensure rapid progress in essential water safety skills.
With our Learn-to-Swim Guarantee, if your child can’t demonstrate the “Sunsational Swim Sequence” by the twelfth lesson, we’ll give you up to four additional classes for free! Lessons are available for all ages: infants, toddlers, older children, and adults, helping swimmers gain confidence, safety and skills in weeks, whether at your home pool or a local community pool in the Athens area.
Sunsational Swim School brings essential swim skills to you, helping everyone enjoy the water more safely across the Athens
Levels we teach on our Swim Lesson Programs
Tadpole Skills
Cue words to learn to hold breath underwater
Assisted back float
Assisted front float/submersion
Developing underwater comfort & water acclimation
Assisted Kicking
Introduction of Water Safety Skills (based on age)
Blowing bubbles
Assisted "monkey crawl" along pool wall
Starfish Skills
Unassisted backfloat
Underwater swim (person to person & to wall)
"Monkey Crawl" holding the side of the pool wall
Reach for the side of the pool after submersion
Assisted roll to back float
Assisted climb out of pool
Goldfish Skills
Unassisted kicking underwater
Underwater turn to grab wall (near edge)
Roll to back float (less assistance)
Unassisted 15+ second back float
Assisted fall into water and roll to back float
Unassisted climb out of pool
Jellyfish Skills
Unassisted roll to back float
Drop in from pool edge, turn around and kick back to wall
Unassisted 30+ second back float
Unassisted roll to back float after fall in water
Baby Tadpole Skills
Cue words to learn to hold breath underwater
Assisted back float
Assisted front float/submersion
Developing underwater comfort & water acclimation
Assisted Kicking
Introduction of Water Safety Skills (based on age)
Blowing bubbles
Assisted "monkey crawl" along pool wall
Baby Starfish Skills
Unassisted backfloat
Underwater swim (person to person & to wall)
"Monkey Crawl" holding the side of the pool wall
Reach for the side of the pool after submersion
Assisted roll to back float
Assisted climb out of pool
Baby Goldfish Skills
Unassisted kicking underwater
Underwater turn to grab wall (near edge)
Roll to back float (less assistance)
Unassisted 15+ second back float
Assisted fall into water and roll to back float
Unassisted climb out of pool
Why are Athens swimming lessons so important?
Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in the US for children under 14, and in most cases, it happens in just minutes – even when a caregiver is nearby. In fact:
Enrolling your child in swimming lessons is one of the best ways to prevent drowning by teaching them essential water safety skills.
Benefits of kids swimming lessons in Athens
Water safety starts early
Our kids swimming lessons in Athens teach essential water safety skills from day one. Our Sunsational Swim School instructors focus on helping swimmers learn to swim confidently to recover from unexpected falls into the water. The “Sunsational Swim Sequence” teaches students to turn around, find the wall, and swim to safety.
Flexible scheduling for busy Athens families
You may have to squeeze into your swimsuit, but you don’t have to squeeze our lessons into your calendar! If your Tuesdays and Thursdays are just too hectic, you can schedule lessons for a lazy Saturday morning or a peaceful Friday afternoon. Your Sunsational swimming class fits your schedule, not the other way around.
Personalized instruction for faster progress
ur experienced teachers make lesson plans guided by each swimmer’s needs and strengths, because every student learns to swim differently. Sunsational’s classes in Athens utilize gentle, encouraging techniques so that kids and adults can conquer fears and learn to swim more quickly.
Home or community pool: your choice!
You save time and money when you can choose the location that works best for your family. Sunsational Swim Instructors teach lessons at the Athens-area pool you choose—in your neighborhood or your backyard!
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Shortly after registering, we'll introduce you to your hand-selected instructor, who will contact you to schedule lessons at a time and place that suits you.
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Dive in and start making waves! Our private swim lessons in Athens are designed to help you or your child gain confidence and reach your swimming goals quickly.
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We're so confident in the quality of our swim instructors that we stand behind them with our Sunsational Instructor Guarantee!
If your first lesson is anything less than sunsational, just let us know and we can either refund your unused lesson time or re-start your lesson package with a more suitable Instructor, your choice!
Child lessons
The more lessons you buy, the more you save!
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30 - 45 Minute private Lessons
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12 lessons
75
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80
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*60+ minute lessons can be divided into back-to-back lessons for multiple children Need help? Call 1-404-801-3901
Private swim lessons vs. Group swim lessons
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Slow Progress with limited 1-on-1 attention
Flexible scheduling, book multiple kids back-to-back
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Featured kids swim instructors in Athens, GA
We believe our students deserve the best, so we work with only the best swim instructors. Every Sunsational swim teacher has a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, is CPR/First Aid certified, passes a national background check, and has a proven track record of successful teaching before they even land an interview with Sunsational. We back their expertise with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.Why? Because we know great instructors mean fast results!
Jasmine S.
Athens, GA 30601
Sarah K.
Athens, Georgia 30606
Hadley C.
Athens, GA 30605
Jadyn W.
Athens, Georgia 30606
Sarah E.
Loganville, Georgia 30052
Kennice R.
Buford, Georgia 30519
Mykenna W.
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044
Colin H.
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043
Leah J.
Covington, Georgia 30016
Destiny C.
Duluth, Georgia 30096
Jalisa W.
Conyers, Georgia 30013
Brian S.
Lithonia, Georgia 30058
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*If you'd like to work with a specific instructor, we'll do our best match you with your request. However, instructor availability is not guaranteed. If the instructor is unavailable, we'll pair you with a swim instructor who's equally qualified!
Jasmine S.
Athens, GA 30601
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi im Jasmine! Im from South Florida and I love the water. I was on my school swim and water polo team where I was captain. Ive been teaching swim lessons for almost 3 years. I love children and they usually love me! I have taught all ages from 6 months to elderly. I cant wait to meet your kids!
Treasure A.
Athens, Georgia 30605
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi, my name is Treasure Allen. Currently, I am attending Georgia Southern, majoring in Public Relations. I previously taught at Mountain Park Aquatic Center for three years. I have experience teaching infants to adults & enjoy teaching all skill sets! Even though I swam for sport/exercise, swimming helped me relax & brought joy. Ultimately, I aim to promote safety, confidence, & fun in aquatic environments. I know swimming will benefit my clients lives because swimming surely changed mine!
Abigail S.
Athens, GA 30601
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Im Abi Sukowatey, and I am a student at the University of Georgia! I have swam for 13 years on summer league, high school, and club swim teams. I was a summer swim coach for the past 5 summers, and I have experience teaching ages 2.5-18. I am excited to continue teaching lessons!
Sarah K.
Athens, Georgia 30606
Certification N/A
Hi, my name is Sarah Kachur and I have been a swim instructor since February 2017. I have taught ages 2 through 77 but specialize in working with kids who are fearful of the water. I am the art teacher at Porter Academy, a school that caters to kids on the spectrum and/or with ADHD and high anxiety, aged 5 to 14. I believe swimming is for everyone, and my goal is to teach kids the love of the water through safety, swim instruction, and play. I am an FSU graduate with a B.S. degree in Psychology.
Carlie S.
Athens, GA 30606
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello,My name is Carlie, and I`ve been teaching swim lessons for over 10 years with ages infancy to adults. I`ve also worked with children and adults for 7 years as a mental health clinician. I went to the University of Colorado in Denver and earned a Master`s degree in Counseling Psychology/Counselor Education. I love teaching swimming, because it combines my love for the water and helping children/adults grow into learning a new life skill. I look forward to meeting you!Carlie
Jay K.
Athens, Georgia 30605
Certification N/A
Hi! My name is Jay Krueger, and I am a 21-year-old swim coach with over 6 years of experience helping swimmers ages 2-18 build confidence, skill, and a love for the water. I try to make sure all my lessons are focused, clear, and engaging. I grew up loving the water, and its my personal goal to make sure your kids do too.
Hadley C.
Athens, GA 30605
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
My name is Hadley and I have been teaching swim lessons for 6 years with ages ranging from 2 to 60. I have a lot of experience teaching everything from learn to swim to swim team, and am confident teaching fearful students and making swimming fun. I've also worked with children in tutoring writing, music, and rock climbing. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Coe College where I dove competitively. Before that, I was on swim team for 5 years and taught and lifeguarded through both!
Jadyn W.
Athens, Georgia 30606
Certification N/A
Hi there! My name is Jadyn Ware, and Im so excited to meet you (or your little swimmer)! I have been teaching swim lessons since December 2016 and have specialized in private swim instruction since January 2020. Over the years, Ive worked with all agesfrom wiggly infants just learning to love the water to adults looking to sharpen their stroke technique or conquer their fear of swimming. My approach is high-energy, encouraging, and always fun! I believe learning to swim should be a positive and empowering experience, and I bring plenty of enthusiasm, patience, and creativity to every lesson. Outside the pool, Im a law student at the University of Georgiabut swimming has always been my favorite way to stay active and connected with others. Whether your
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We have answers. What age groups do you offer private swim lessons for?
We make scheduling easy. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend lessons are avaialble 6AM-8PM to fit your family’s lifestyle. You choose the days, times and number of lessons per week that works for you. Because all lessons are private, scheduling is completely flexible and can be adjusted for vacations or weather. In Athens, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever you’re ready.
The best time to start is now! Every age is the right age to build water safety skills. Our instructors in Athens teach students as young as 6 months old. We offer tailored approaches for every stage:
Babies & Toddlers (6 mo - 2 yrs): It’s all about safety and happy splashes! We focus on water comfort, parent-and-child bonding, and basic safety skills through songs and games.
Preschoolers (3-5 yrs): This is the sweet spot for learning fundamentals. We turn safety skills like floating and rolling over into fun activities they'll love.
Big Kids (6+ yrs): We build on their confidence to teach proper stroke technique, helping them become strong, proficient swimmers.
Yes! Sunsational specializes in private, at-home swimming lessons for kids across Atlanta. Your instructor comes directly to your home, condo, or neighborhood pool—so your child learns faster in a familiar, distraction-free environment without the stress of crowded group classes.
We understand if you're concerned about selecting the right swim instructor for your lessons, because we are too! Our full-time, dedicated matching team carefully reviews your registration and hand selects a swim instructor for your lessons based on your swimmer's age, goals and your schedule. You'll receive a detailed instructor profile with experience, certifications, and reviews. If you'd like to request a specific instructor in Athens, we'll do our best to accommodate. But rest assured that we stand behind each of our swim instructors and selections with our Satisfaction Guarantee.