Kid Swim Lessons inBuckner

Looking for the best private swim lessons near me? It’s always a Sunsational time to learn to swim in Buckner! Our private swim lessons in Buckner 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 Buckner! Our private swim lessons in Buckner ensure rapid progress in essential water safety skills.

Sunational Swim Lessons At Home!

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 Buckner area.

Sunsational Swim School brings essential swim skills to you, helping everyone enjoy the water more safely across the Buckner

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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 Buckner 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:

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75%of children who drown were out of sight for five minutes or less
9 out of 10drowning deaths occur while an adult is present

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 Buckner

Water safety starts early

Our kids swimming lessons in Buckner 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 Buckner 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 Buckner 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 Buckner-area pool you choose—in your neighborhood or your backyard!

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Member of National Drowning Prevention AllianceMember of United States Swim School AssociationMembers of Female FoundersMember Stop Drowning Now

How does Sunsational Swim School work?

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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 Buckner 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!

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Private swim lessons vs. Group swim lessons

Learn about why parents choose Sunsational for their Private Swimming Lessons

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Flexible scheduling, book multiple kids back-to-back

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Featured kids swim instructors in Buckner, MO

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!

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Melissa W.

Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063

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Matthew C.

Kansas City, Missouri 64119

Swim Instructor Profile Image: India M.

India M.

Kansas City, Missouri 64109

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Hanna T.

Hanna T.

Kansas City, Missouri 64118

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Marcella R.

Kansas City, MO 64114

We were very happy with Marcella and I would highly recommend her. She's very experienced and great with our 2 year old son. She told us her goals and what we could do to help our son learn in between sessions with her. She's wonderful!

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Colleen J.

Colleen J.

Kansas City, MO 64137

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Kennedy J.

Kennedy J.

Kansas City, Missouri 64151

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Dakota D.

Dakota D.

Overland Park, Kansas 66202

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Jami W.

Jami W.

Smithville, MO 64089

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Blayne M.

Blayne M.

Belton, Missouri 64012

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Holly R.

Holly R.

Shawnee, Kansas 66216

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Josie M.

Josie M.

Lenexa, Kansas 66216

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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!

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Meredith W.

Liberty, MO 64068

Sunsational Certified Since 2019

Hi, my name is Meredith and I've been teaching swim lessons for over 10 years with kids ages 3 to 18. I've also worked with children for over 12 years as a special education teacher. I went to Northern Iowa and earned a degree in recreation therapy in 2000. I love teaching swimming because I enjoy working one on one with students and having been a competitive swimmer for so much of my life I enjoy sharing my love of the pool with others.

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Charyl M.

Lake Lotawana, Missouri 64086

Certification N/A

Hello! My name is Charyl Moran, and I love to swim, but that was not an innate process for me. I almost drowned when I was 5 years old. Thankfully, my older sister heard me struggling and came to my rescue. I am a strong swimmer now, and I 100% believe that anyone can learn to swim no matter what their previous experiences or fears have been. My objective is to give the student their own personal set of skills to overcome fear(s) and feel confident in the water. That is, confidence with safety and respect for water. I really look forward to the opportunity to teach you and/or your loved ones. There is nothing better than seeing a student progress and finally swim like a fish! Thank you, Charyl Moran

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Melissa W.

Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

I am a SPED teacher in KC. I have many years of experience in lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons. The water is my happy place and summer is my favorite season. It is a joy to share my passion for swimming with others and I love to see students progress. Let me share this passion with your family!

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Matthew C.

Kansas City, Missouri 64119

Certification N/A

I have been teaching since September 2005!

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India M.

Kansas City, Missouri 64109

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

Hello, my name is India. You can also call me Dina. I have been swimming my whole life and teaching swimming since I was about 14. I am now 39 years old. I have taught lifeguards how to lifeguard. I even did junior Olympic swimming. Outside of swimming, I am a musical artist who indulges my life in the arts, and I just had a little boy. I am so gracious to be a mom today! I use really cool techniques to teach kids and get them very comfortable with the water, and I can work with special needs as well. I really hope I fit what youre looking for. I cant wait to work with you guys soon!

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Richard W.

Lees Summit, MO 64081

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hi, my name is Richard Woods and I've been teaching swim lessons for 5 years of years with ages 3-18. I;ve also worked with children for 3 years as a basketball instructor, camp counselor, and tutor. I went to University of Central Missouri and earned a degree in Sport Management and Kinesiology. I love teaching swimming because when I was younger my brother taught me how to swim the wrong way by throwing me in the water. I would love to teach the right way to swim.

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Andrea R.

Kansas City, MO 64151

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hi, My name is Andrea . I have 2 years of experience teaching swim lessons. I have worked with kids for over 7 years. I have tutored, been a preschool teacher, baby sitter, and mental health specialist for children . I went to Lincoln University! And I earned my degrees in social work and psychology. I love teaching swimming because I want children to learn the safe way to be in the pool .

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sarah k.

Kansas City, MO 64110

Sunsational Certified Since 2025

Hi! my name is Sarah and I've been teaching swim lessons for 3 years. The kids I've taught lessons to have varied in age from 2 to 13, but I'm comfortable teaching infants and adults as well. I've also worked with kids for 7 years as a camp counselor, nanny, and gymnastics coach. I also have experience with children who have anxiety and special needs. I'm passionate about teaching lessons because I`ve had wonderful coaches, who have made me want to give the gift of swimming to other kids.

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Hanna T.

Kansas City, Missouri 64118

Certification N/A

Swimming is an essential, potentially life-saving skill. I learned to swim at a young age through our local YMCA. Now, as an adult, I am a certified swim instructor passionate about teaching safety around water skills. The most rewarding part is seeing a student's face light up as they lose any fears and gain new skills. I work with all levels of swimmers but particularly love the experience with non-swimmers and beginners.

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Kayla N.

Kansas City, Missouri 64116

Certification N/A

Hi! My name is Kayla, and I have been teaching swim lessons since May 2019! I started at 16 as a lifeguard, teaching all of the classes our local pool had to offer. This ranged from 5 months to 10-12 years. I am now 22, and my nephew has since been born. I have had the absolute pleasure of starting to teach him lessons, and this has sparked that passion I had as a teen for teaching! Learning to swim is an extremely important life skill that I believe can be taught successfully at any age. I will always make learning in the water fun and enjoyable while guaranteeing your child is safe and properly educated.

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Julie H.

Kansas City, Missouri 64112

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Julie Haddock! I was on the Old Pike swim team for 12 years. I have been a lifeguard for 5 years and a swim instructor for children 2 to 13 years of age. I have also volunteered as a Special Olympics swim coach which gave me the opportunity to teach children and adults; ages ranging from 15 to 40 years of age. Currently, I am a student at UMKC and plan to graduate with a Bachelor`s in Elementary Education. I love teaching swimmers of all ages and levels of ability!

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Brittany D.

Kansas City, MO 64131

Sunsational Certified Since 2019

Hi, my name is Brittany and I've been teaching swim lessons for over 10 years now. In the years that I have taught I have worked with kids age range infant to middle school, I have even taught adult classes. I went to University of Missouri and earned a degree in Biology. I have enjoyed teaching swim lesson over the year and enjoy making children feel confident and comfortable around water.

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Marcella R.

Kansas City, MO 64114

CPR

Hi, my name is Marcella and I've been a swim instructor since 1995. I teach all ages but my favorite students are young children because taking them on the journey of reluctance or fear of water to being safe while having fun in the water is very gratifying. While employed at a community foundation for DD adults, my favorite part of the curriculum was "swim day". Teaching students how to have fun in the water while placing safety first has always been my priority.

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Colleen J.

Kansas City, MO 64137

Sunsational Certified Since 2022

My name is Colleen and I have been a swim teacher for over 25 years. I started with the Aurora YMCA at age 17 in 1980, taught for a few years in high school and college, then came back to it later when I had small children. I have experience with students of all levels and abilities. We lived 2 blocks from the Powel Crosley Jr YMCA in Cincinnati and I taught there for 8 years. I moved back to Colorado and taught at the Trails Rec Center for 13 years and 2 of my daughters worked there too! I taught in Baltimore at Meadowbrook Swim Club for 1 year.

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Meghan T.

Kansas City, KS 66103

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

I was on the swim team in junior high and high school. In college I was a lifeguard at a country club where I started to give swim lessons to toddlers. I also worked swimming camps where we taught children to swim. I worked at the country club for two summers. I enjoy being outside and in the pool! I love teaching children to swim! I know I would be a great fit for this! Thank you.

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Alicia B.

Kansas City, MO 64137

Sunsational Certified Since 2021

Hi, my name is Alicia. I graduated from KU school of education. I am a parent, private school teacher, lifeguard and swim instructor. I swam competitively through high school and still swim. I have 3 years current year-round experience teaching parent/tot, preschool, youth, special needs students and adults in group and private lessons. I also coach a swim team. I love to see students of every age and ability overcome what seemed impossible. Everyday in the pool is a great day!

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Keziah M.

Kansas City, MO 64114

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hello, my name is Keziah. My swim instructor experience consists of over four years with all ages, mainly toddlers to teens. I've had the pleasure to lifeguard and share my swimming knowledge at community pools, during adult swimming classes, private events and at local amusement parks. I have swim team captain experience and could help with casual swimmers to take on competitive swimming. I want to continue sharing my passion for teaching others how to enjoy all the water has to offer us...

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Royce S.

Kansas City, KS 66104

Sunsational Certified Since 2021

Hi, my name is Royce and I`ve taught swim lessons for 2 years the ages 5-12. I`ve also worked with children for the last year as a care facilitator. I went to Bethany College and earned a degree in psychology in 2017. I love teaching swimming because it`s a skill that I truly believe everyone should know how to do. Let alone its fun and a great way to socialize. It`s also very fun and a great way to exercise and rid energy. I`ve helped out with water aerobics and was a lifeguard as well.

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We have answers. What age groups do you offer private swim lessons for?

No. Sunsational Swim School’s infant swim lessons are based on a child-centered and caring approach that focuses on building trust and rapport with the instructor and wonderment and respect of the water. When designing your baby’s swim lesson plan, our instructors consider all aspects of the well-being of your baby, including physical and emotional. Your swim instructor will create a safe environment for your baby to learn water-safety skills that include back floating, roll over breathing, “swim-float-swim”, the monkey crawl, and what to do after a fall into the pool. All of these skills are taught in a way that’s both fun and educational, using games, repetition, and even songs, at a pace that’s healthy for your little one.
We are so confident in our private, one-on-one instruction that we offer a Learn-to-Swim Guarantee for all students ages 3 and up!* We guarantee your child will be able to resurface, turn around, swim back to the edge of the pool and grab the wall unassisted after they complete their Learn to Swim Guaranteed package. If your child completes their lesson package and hasn't achieved the agreed-upon milestones, we'll work with you to provide up to 4 additional lessons at no extra cost until they do. This program is our commitment to building a foundation of safety and confidence for your child in the water.

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 Buckner, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever you’re ready.

Every child is unique and develops at their own pace. Physical and emotional readiness, motor skills and willingness all play a role in the pace your baby learns. However, the most common and most influential factors in the student’s learning pace we find is repetition and consistency. We recommend our baby students take 3 lessons per week for maximum skill retention and fast progression. Most of our students make significant progress within 12 to 18 lessons in our baby swim classes.

The best time to start is now! Every age is the right age to build water safety skills. Our instructors in Buckner 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 Kansas City. 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 Buckner, 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.

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