Adult swim lessons inCanyon Lake
Whether you are a total beginner or looking for an advanced swimming course, Sunsational Swim School offers private, at-home swim lessons for adults in Canyon Lake to ensure rapid progress!
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Sunsational Swim School offers adult swim lessons at home or in your community pool in Canyon Lake. Whether you're an adult beginner dipping your toe into the pool for the first time, working to overcome a fear of water, or seeking advanced swim training to complete the 1500-meter swimming split of a triathlon, we’ll be with you every stroke of the way to get you to your goals! Our expert swim instructors provide personalized, 1-on-1 adult private swim lessons to help you reach your goals. Learn to swim at your own pace with America’s #1 swim school.
Start swimming faster with a Sunsational private swim instructor in Canyon Lake
Getting to swim classes can be tough – that’s why we bring baby swim lessons to you! We want your baby to be comfortable in the water, so we offer private parent and baby lessons or the option to create a small baby group (3 to 6 babies) with your friends. Our instructors make it easy for everyone to have fun while learning key water safety skills together. Babies will receive a certificate after completing their lessons. What's more fun than your baby earning a certificate with their friends?
Private adult swimming lessons are great for…
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Adults in all swimming levels
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Fear of water or aquaphobia
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Adults with near drowning/traumatic experiences
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Training for a triathlon or other swim competition
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Learning stroke technique
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Training for a swim test (military, school, etc.)
Why choose Sunsational Swim School to learn to swim?
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Quick Results
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Our adult swim students generally learn to swim within just 6 to 12 swim lessons
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Built-in Convenience
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Sunsational swim instructors travel to you & work around your schedule
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Top Instructors
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All Sunsational instructors are CPR/First Aid certified with a minimum of 2 years of experience teaching adult lessons
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Satisfaction Guaranteed
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Love your lessons or choose a new instructor or refund
Benefits of adult swimming lessons with Sunsational
If you want to learn to swim and you’re afraid or embarrassed to try in a group, the Sunsational Swim School’s private swimming lessons for adults can help you develop a strong set of basic swim skills quickly.
Private swim lessons are the most effective way to learn
Our adult swim lessons can take place at your community pool or even in your own home swimming pool—at the times and days that work best for you.
We make it convenient to learn
Our private adult swim lessons are tailored to your comfort level and learning style. We create a relaxed environment where progress is easy and fast.
We tailor our lessons for you
You can choose a time slot for adult swimming lessons that fits with your own schedule and even book multiple lessons in advance at the same time.
Flexible scheduling
From the first splash to the last dive, our private swim lessons for adults help you advance at your pace in an encouraging and safe environment.
Non-swimmers to advance technique training
Our instructors are CPR/First Aid certified, background checked, and trained in swim safety. They’re patient and experienced at teaching adults.
Highly qualified & patient instructors
You’re never too old to learn
Learning to swim is an achievement to be proud of at any age, especially considering that nearly half of all American adults fear the deep end while 37% can’t swim at all. Our private adult swim lessons use personalized programs and proven methods to help adults of all levels build confidence, overcome their fear of water, and master essential swimming skills in a supportive environment.
Adult Beginner
How to be comfortable in the water
Water safety/survival techniques
Introduction to treading water
Proper floating, kicking, and breathing underwater
Front crawl/freestyle swim stroke
Adult Intermediate
Breaststroke, backstroke swimming techniques
Rotary breathing
Endurance building
Mechanical stroke refinement on established swim strokes
Adult Advanced
Advanced stroke techniques for improved efficiency and speed
Butterfly arm and kick coordination, flip turns, and diving
Speed, endurance and stamina
Specialized Training
Endurance-based interval training for long-distance and military swim tests
Swim training for swimmers participating in triathlons
Water aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines to improve all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness)
Recommended lesson plans for adult Swim Lessons
After teaching thousands of adults how to swim, we’ve found that these lesson plans work best based on skill levels and goals:
For beginner adult swim students
Lesson Length:
60 minutes
Recommended Lessons:
12-18
If you’re new to swimming or overcoming a fear of water, our 6-pack of 1-hour lessons is ideal for building your confidence. For adult beginners looking to master basic skills and progress to strokes like freestyle, our 12-pack offers extended practice and faster results.
For advanced adult swim students
Lesson Length:
60 minutes
Recommended Lessons:
6-12
For advanced swimmers training for competition, tests, or triathlons, as well as those who just want to improve their swimming skills, our 12 or 18-pack provides focused practice to refine your stroke technique. Better technique will help you swim faster with less effort.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
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!
Adult Lessons
1 Hr or longer (add in 30 minute increments). Each hour can be divided by up to 4 students (max of 2 beginners at one time; both beginners must be age 4 yrs or older). 30 minutes private lesson per student to qualify for the guarantee.
1 - 4 Student
60 Minute private or semi-private lessons
(1Hr+ Can be divided by multiple students)
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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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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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Flexible scheduling, may vary for each child
Save time lessons at your home or community pool
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Time-Consuming - travel required to and from lessons
Faster Progression saves money in the long run
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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!
Gavin P.
Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
Certification N/A
Hello! My name is Gavin. Im a recent graduate of Saint Louis University, where I got my degree in history and education. I started swimming competitively at age 12 and teaching lessons at 15. I taught group and private lessons for ages 2-12 and special needs lessons during my 4 years of high school. I then went on to swim for Michigan State University but left due to injury and COVID. I took this time to coach age group swimming for a USA Swimming club. My years as a swimmer and instructor combined with my passion for teaching are why I strive to teach kids of all abilities the skills they need to be safe and enjoy the water since May 2015.
Ryan V.
Bulverde, Texas 78163
Certification N/A
Hello, my name is Ryan. I go to UTSA for psychology. Im in my sophomore year. I worked at Aqua Tots, teaching all ages and skill levels. Im in the New Braunfels, Canyon Lake area, and cant wait to start working with you all.
Mara L.
New Braunfels, TX 78132
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello! My name is Mara and I have been teaching swim lessons for six years with a variety of ages from 2 years old all the way up to 40 years old. I have also worked as a lifeguard for three years and an infant care teacher at a daycare for three years. I graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in 2017 and I am currently a Special Education teacher. I love teaching swim lessons because I love showing people how to be safe but also have fun while in the water.
Robin M.
New Braunfels, TX 78132
Sunsational Certified Since 2018
Hello, my name is Robin and I've been teaching swim lessons for 2 years. I also worked with children teaching Sunday school for 5 years and babysitting for over 10 years. I also swam competitively for my high school and a year round team for 5 years. I went to the Culinary Institute of America and have a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts Management. I love teaching swim lessons because swimming is an important skill everyone should learn and I love spending as much time in the water as I can.
Ana C.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Sunsational Certified Since 2018
Hi, my name is Ana and I have been teaching swim lessons for 10 years with ages 6m to 8 years. I have also worked with children for 16 years as a PreK teacher and Spanish tutor, I went to school in Mexico City in Business ( Universidad Iberoamericana ), I moved to Texas in 2007 and got my teaching certification . I was part of the swimming team in high school .
Elizabeth L.
San Antonio, TX 78260
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hello, my name is Elizabeth. I have been a swim instructor for 4 years and have experience teaching children from ages 2 to 13, in addition to children with special needs. My own swim experience includes competitive swimming from when I swam in high school. I have also been working with children for 8 years as a babysitter and nanny. I am currently attending UTSA and am working toward a degree in Engineering and love teaching swim because of how rewarding it can be.
Ashli S.
New Braunfels, Texas 78130-4071
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
I was a lifeguard for 4 years at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels and I was a lifeguard at Das Rec in New Braunfels. I was on a swim team. I treat my students very well and treat them when I can. I also motivate and keep the atmosphere super positive even when the lesson isnt going the way it should.
Terra B.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Sunsational Certified Since 2025
Hi, my name is Terra! I have been teaching swim lessons to preschool to adults. I have also worked with kids with babysitting. I am currently enrolled at Blinn College and am studying to be in Law Enforcment. I love being a swim instructor because it is important for kids to know safety, while being in and around water. I have been a lifeguard for 4 years. I have seen kids have fun in the water and I think it is great for all kids to know how to swim!
Anastacia G.
San Antonio, TX 78261
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello! My name is Anastacia and I have many years of experience in childcare. I am CPR certified and have worked both in homes as well as professional school settings. I have taught swimming lessons and swim team for ages 6months and up! I myself swam as a child and throughout high school. I have always been drawn to child care services and plan to stick to it for the rest of my life. I appreciate the opportunity to work with all your lovely families!
Peyton C.
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Certification N/A
Hey future swimmers! Im Peyton Cantrell, a junior at Texas State University, where Im studying psychology. Ive been swimming my whole life and have been coaching the Bellaire Barracudas since February 2022. I also taught swim lessons last summer and loved watching the kids grow their skills in the water. When Im not coaching, I play lacrosse here at Texas State. Im really excited to keep teaching and help you all improve in your swim journey!
Rowdy B.
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Certification N/A
My dad made it a point to make sure I could swim, and from a young age, got me comfortable in the Fro River close by in the TX Hill Country. At the age of 5, I joined my neighborhood swim team in San Antonio, officially beginning my competitive swimming career since July 2011. From ages 14 to 18, I swam high school practices in the morning and club practices in the evening. In the last few years on my summer league team, I was tasked with helping the young ones get comfortable in the water and learn how to swim. I look forward to sharing my love for the water and passing on this vital skill to the next generation of swimmers.
Garrison N.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi, my name is Garrison and I've been a swim coach for the last 4 years and competitive swimmer for the last 14. This is my first summer not coaching but I still want to teach swim! I've mainly worked with kids ages 4+ but I'm open to any kids. I'm currently attending Texas State University and working on a Geography degree with a focus in resource and environmental studies.
Kailey T.
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Certification N/A
Hi! My name is Kailey, and Ive been teaching swim lessons since February 2019. For the past 3 years, Ive specialized in working with infants and toddlers, helping them build water comfort and safety from the very beginning. I love creating a fun, positive environment where kids feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Im comfortable teaching all levelsfrom babies just getting started to competitive swimmers looking to refine their technique. Whether your child needs help mastering the basics or wants to improve their strokes for the swim team, Id love the chance to work with your family!
Madison P.
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Certification N/A
Hi! I am a current student at Texas State; my major is Computer Information Systems. I have been a lifeguard and swim instructor since February 2022 and have loved every year. I have experience with special needs children, including teaching children with special needs to swim. I hope to teach children to love the water as much as I do!
Emily S.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hi! My name is Emily Sledge and I've been teaching swimming lessons for a year helping children ages 3 to adults become comfortable with the water and swim independently. I've loved working with children for the past 5 years as a babysitter and nanny to many different families. I go to Texas State University and will be a junior in the fall, majoring in Family and Child Development. I adore teaching children to swim because it will potentially save their life one day and is extremely fun.
Hector S.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hi, my name is Hector Sanchez and I've been a swim instructor for 3 years. I have worked with kids starting from 5 years of age up to their teenage years. I also have experience instructing adults and seniors how to swim. I have 5 years of competitive swimming experience and 4 years of lifeguarding/managing pools. I am a senior at Texas State University and hope to go to Graduate School next year. I look forward to sharing my experience and passion about swimming.
Issabella M.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
My name is Issabella and I have been teaching students how to swim for 3 years! I have taught all ages and skill levels from toddlers to adults. I have been on multiple swim teams. I swam competitively in Japan when I studied abroad and we taught to young children how to swim. I love teaching people how to swim because swimming changed my life and I believe that I could make a difference in other people's lives by teaching them! I am very excited to motivate and share my passion of swimming.
Divon M.
San antonio, TX 78258
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hello, my name is Devon, I've been teaching swim lessons for 4 yrs, between 6 mths & 76 yrs. I began as a competitive swimmer for 4 yrs then became a lifeguard/water aerobics instructor for 1 yr, then preceded to teach both group and private lessons for children & adults another 3 yrs. I currently have a associates degree in business mgmt from San Antonio College. I love the rewarding feeling of watching an individual develop their skills and embrace the water comfortably without hesitation.
Caitlin C.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Caitlin and I've been teaching swim lessons for 5 years with ages 6 months to 54 years. I swam competitively for 10 years, and coached a swim team for a bit. I am currently a student at Texas State University majoring in Recreation Administration. I love teaching swim lessons because aquatics has had such a positive impact on my life I love to give that gift to others.
Lauren D.
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Certification N/A
Hi, Im Lauren! Ive been teaching water safety to children of all ages since February 2022. I aim to spread the importance of water safety while having fun at the same time! I make lesson plans unique to each student and full of encouragement so every splash feels like a win!
Marcus G.
San Antonio, Texas 78233
Certification N/A
Hello, my name is Marcus Giuliani! I have an extensive background in the water, where I fell in love with it at 5 when I started swimming for my local team, all the way through college, where I swam on a collegiate club nationals team. Growing up in my mom's in-home daycare and now with nephews, I have been around kids my whole life as well. Knowing how much swimming has affected my life, I want to share that same love with the people around me while teaching them how to safely be around the water. As for my experience, I have been teaching swim lessons since February 2020, 3 years of coaching even collegiate athletes, and I have been a lifeguard since February 2020. Whether youve never been in the water or youre looking to improve in your sport, I can help!
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We have answers. When is the best time for adults to start swim lessons?
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 Canyon Lake, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever you’re ready.
Yes — adults can absolutely learn to swim at any age. Sunsational Swim School specializes in private, at-home adult swim lessons that meet you where you are, from complete beginner to stroke refinement. Our certified, background-checked instructors use a safety-first approach and one-on-one instruction to build confidence, comfort, and efficient technique.
Many adult learners see meaningful progress in just 4 to 12 lessons with regular practice. If you’re searching for “private swim instructor near me” or swim lessons in Canyon Lake, our flexible scheduling, mobile swim instructors and personalized lesson plans make it easy to fit learning into your life.
While everyone learns at their own pace, we can give you a realistic timeline based on thousands of adult students. We see most beginners who take consistent private lessons in Canyon Lake achieve these milestones:
- Within 1-3 lessons: Comfortably submerge their face, control their breathing, and perform a supported back float. The initial fear begins to fade.
- Within 4-8 lessons: Can swim a short distance (10-15 feet) unassisted using a basic freestyle or elementary backstroke. They can also safely recover to a standing position.
- Within 8-12 lessons: Develop the endurance and technique to swim the length of a typical backyard pool with confidence.
We understand that a real fear of water is not something you can just "get over." Our entire approach is built on trust and control. Here’s what it looks like:
You Are Always in Control: We start where you can comfortably stand, often on the pool steps. Your instructor will never push, splash, or rush you.
It Starts with Breathing: The very first skill your Sunsational instructor works with you is often breath control—learning to blow bubbles. This one simple action calms the nervous system and gives you a sense of command in the water.
We Demystify Floating: We explain the physics of why your body wants to float. We then guide you through it with full support, so you can feel the water holding you up without any risk. This is the "aha!" moment for most anxious swimmers.
One-on-one lessons are tailored to your objectives: water confidence, breath control, stroke mechanics, endurance, or open-water readiness. Safety skills such as floating, treading water, and emergency recovery are emphasized from day one. Your instructor will break complex skills into manageable drills, correct body position and timing, and add focused practice to accelerate improvement.
Our instructors are certified, background-checked, and CPR-trained, and lessons are delivered privately at your home pool for convenience. If you search “private swim instructor near me,” you’ll find Sunsational Swim School offers flexible lesson lengths and scheduling to match your lifestyle.
Your first lesson is all about comfort and confidence. Your instructor will assess your current ability, demonstrate proper breathing and floating techniques, and help you relax in the water. There’s no pressure to perform—just a calm, step-by-step introduction to swimming safely and efficiently.
Absolutely. Our advanced coaches teach the nuanced mechanics that define an efficient stroke. For freestyle, we move beyond the basics and focus on key areas of propulsion, like the high-elbow catch (early vertical forearm). We also offer advanced training for breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke, triathlon and more in our private at-home swim lesson programs available in Canyon Lake.
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 Canyon Lake, 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.