Kid Swim Lessons inCovina
Looking for the best private swim lessons near me? It’s always a Sunsational time to learn to swim in Covina! Our private swim lessons in Covina 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 Covina! Our private swim lessons in Covina 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 Covina area.
Sunsational Swim School brings essential swim skills to you, helping everyone enjoy the water more safely across the Covina
Levels we teach in 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 Covina 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 Covina
Water safety starts early
Our kids swimming lessons in Covina 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 Covina 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 Covina 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 Covina-area pool you choose—in your neighborhood or your backyard!
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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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Featured kids swim instructors in Covina, CA
We believe our students deserve the best, so we work with only the best swim instructors. Every Sunsational swim teacher is vetted, 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!
Lorien M.
Glendora, California 91740
Meredith S.
San Dimas, California 91773
Judith C.
Glendora, California 91741
Kendra H.
Walnut, CA 91789
Erik S.
San Dimas, California 91773
Jose L.
West Covina, California 91792
Yan T.
La Puente, California 91744
Hallie M.
Monrovia, California 91016
Tommy L.
Rowland Heights, California 91748
Emily G.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Gage U.
La Verne, California 91750
Sarah M.
La Verne, CA 91750
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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!
Caitlyn O.
Covina, California 91722
Sunsational Vetted Since 2023
Hi! My name is Caitlyn and I recently graduated from Seton Hall University with a major in Biochemistry and a minor in Writing. My next step is medical school! I was a competitive swimmer for 15 years on 2 different swim teams and a swim instructor for children between the ages of infants -13, many of which feared the water and soon began to love it! I hope to pass on my love and knowledge of the skill to your children!
Kevin M.
Covina, CA 91722
Sunsational Vetted Since 2024
Hey folks! My name is Kevin. I am an expert swimmer, and have been swimming and teaching swimming for over 40 years. I love animals, health and wellness, and of course- the water! What makes me a great teacher is my ability to adapt to each student- I will listen to you, work with you, and encourage you, all while at the same time gently pushing you to go beyond your limits to achieve the desire to be a proficient, excellent, or even expert swimmer! Im looking forward to working with you and boosting your confidence when it comes to hitting the water.
Lorien M.
Glendora, California 91740
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hi! My name is Lorien Mauvais, and I'm passionate about helping swimmers of all ages gain confidence and independence in the water. I have been teaching swim lessons since June 2022 and working with students ranging from first-time swimmers to those looking to refine their strokes or train for competitive swimming. My teaching style is patient, encouraging, and tailored to each individual's needs because I believe every swimmer learns best at their own pace. I place a strong emphasis on water safety while making sure lessons are fun and engaging.
Adrianna S.
Baldwin Park, California 91706
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
I am a passionate and dedicated individual with over 10 years of swimming experience. My love for the sport has grown into a strong desire to teach and share my knowledge with others. I take pride in creating a positive and encouraging learning environment where students feel supported and motivated to improve. Whether working with beginners or more advanced swimmers, I bring patience, enthusiasm, and a commitment to helping others reach their full potential in the water.
Meredith S.
San Dimas, California 91773
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi everyone! I am Meredith. I am currently a student at Mt. SAC, completing my Psychology degree this summer and looking to continue my Chemistry degree at a four-year university in the coming years! I have been a swim instructor and lifeguard since June 2023, gaining experience in Mommy and Me classes and beginning swimmers all the way up to competitive swimming. I was also a competitive swimmer from middle school through high school, so to say that I love swimming is an understatement! I also have a passion for helping and teaching kids, as I work as a behavior technician in ABA therapy. I love swimming, and I love to teach and watch the kids grow to love swimming as much as I do!
Judith C.
Glendora, California 91741
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hi! Im Judy! Im a mom to two girls. I have been teaching swimming since February 1999, and I have been competitively swimming since February 2010. I am also a certified swim coach through USA Swimming. I would love to help teach you or your children to swim!
Kendra H.
Walnut, CA 91789
Sunsational Vetted Since 2019
Since 2007, I have taught swim lessons to children and adults, ranging in age from 12 months - adults. In high school, I competed in swimming for three years and played water polo for two years. I have also worked with preschool to high-school-aged children who have autism spectrum disorder and other special needs since 2014.
Erik S.
San Dimas, California 91773
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hello! My name is Erik Seljeseth, and I am so excited to get to know all of you! Just a little bit about myself: I have done competitive swimming since June 2012 to June 2022, which includes 2 years of Division 1 Swim and Dive at Cal Poly. I have also been instructing and coaching swimming since June 2022. I hope this gives you confidence in my ability to teach your swimmer how to stay safe and have fun in the pool!
Kylie A.
Pomona, California 91768
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hi! My name is Kylie, and I have been swim instructing since February 2021! I'm excited to be starting at Sunsational for the first year and look forward to meeting new families.
Jose L.
West Covina, California 91792
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hi! My name is Jose Lopez, a very experienced water safety instructor. I am someone who is able and capable of teaching those across all ages and abilities! I am a college graduate with a BA in Kinesiology. Not only that, I have been swimming and teaching since October 2015! I have achieved a CIF championship in swimming, along with developing a water polo coaching background. I have plenty of patience and a real passion for the water! Having the ability to know how to swim is lifesaving!
Yan T.
La Puente, California 91744
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
A bilingual swim instructor fluent in English and Mandarin with experience teaching children (ages 2.510) and adults. I specialize in helping beginners build confidence and skills in the water. My patient, encouraging approach makes learning fun and effective, whether its a childs first splash or an adult mastering strokes.
Hallie M.
Monrovia, California 91016
Sunsational Vetted Since 2022
Hi, my name is Hallie. I was a swim instructor at Monrovia High School for students 6months-adults. I have worked with children for 6+ years as a babysitter, newborns to 12 years of age as a lifeguard, a daycare center at the local gym, and as an instructor assistant for the local theatre program. I was on the Water Polo/Swim team all 4 years of my high school. I love anything to do with the water! Id love to extend my knowledge out to anyone from beginners to advanced students.
Tommy L.
Rowland Heights, California 91748
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hi, my name is Tommy. I currently attend Cal Poly Pomona, where Im majoring in Biotechnology. Ive been a certified Water Safety Instructor since February 2024 and a Lifeguard since February 2023. Ive taught children ranging in age from 2 to 14, including some with autism. Before college, I was a competitive swimmer and played water polo for three years. I love teaching kids because its incredibly rewarding to see their progress and watch them become more confident and comfortable in the water.
Emily G.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Sunsational Vetted Since 2022
Hi, my name is Emily, and I have been teaching swim lessons since February 2021 for ages 4 to 15. I have also worked with children for 4 years as a babysitter. I am currently going to Mt. Sac for a marine biology transfer degree and used to swim competitively in high school for 3 years. I love teaching swimming because I think it is a very important skill to have.
Gage U.
La Verne, California 91750
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hi, my name is Coach Gage. I began teaching swim lessons when I was 15, and I have loved it so much that I have stuck with it since March 2015. In addition to teaching swim lessons, I have been a long-time water polo coach (former player) for hundreds of swimmers. I am currently earning my teaching credential so I can continue to coach and teach one day.
Sarah M.
La Verne, CA 91750
Sunsational Vetted Since 2023
Hi! My name is Sarah and I have been a swim instructor for five years. I have worked with many amazing children of all ages beginning as young as three months old. I was a competitive swimmer for eight years and I love teaching children the beauty of the water, and seeing all progress they make. I have extensive experience working with special needs children of all ages and ability. I have worked with children through teaching, babysitting and in a medical setting.
Isaac R.
Rowland Heights, California 91748
Sunsational Vetted Since 2022
Hi! My name is Isaac and I've been teaching swim lessons for 5+ years with a variety of ages and skills, from parent- toddler lessons to adult classes. I also gained experience with high school aged students from coaching high school water polo. I've also worked with children as a BT which has helped me to learn more about children with ASD. I recently graduated from CSUF with a degree in Kinesiology and I love teaching swim lessons because of the huge impact swimming had on me as I grew up.
Michaela V.
Monrovia, California 91016
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
Hi everyone! My name is Michaela. I have been a swim instructor since February 2023, and I teach all ages. I am passionate that all kids should learn how to swim and become water safe. I learned to swim at 4 years old and swam on my high school swim team for all four years. I love helping kids get comfortable with the water and seeing how they progress. I enjoy getting to know each and every one of my students and building their lessons according to their needs!
Savannah E.
Pomona, CA 91766
Sunsational Vetted Since 2023
Hello! My name is Savannah, I'm a UCLA grad, and I've been teaching swim lessons for six years with ages six months to fourteen, as well as adults. I also managed swim lesson programs for the City of Walnut Creek for two years. Additionally, I was a competitive swimmer for five years for a year-round swim team. Teaching swimming is extremely rewarding to me; I love being able to utilize my knowledge of swimming to see others improve.
Joshua L.
Rowland Heights, California 91748
Sunsational Vetted Since 2025
Hello, my name is Joshua. Some background on my swimming career is that I have been swimming since September 2018. I have been part of my high school varsity swim team for three years and have been on a club swim team for five years. Recently, I finished my first year on a collegiate swim team.
Elizabeth E.
Rowland Heights, California 91748
Sunsational Vetted Since 2026
I am a passionate and dedicated swim instructor committed to helping swimmers of all ages build confidence, safety, and strong technique in the water. I focus on creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable while still being challenged to improve. Whether working with beginners or refining advanced skills, I tailor each lesson to meet individual needs and goals. My priority is not only teaching swimming skills but also helping students develop water safety awareness and lifelong confidence in the water.
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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 Covina, 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 Covina 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 Los Angeles. 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 Covina, 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.