Private Swim Lessons inDelaware County
Looking for the best private swim lessons near me? It’s always a Sunsational time to learn to swim in Delaware County! Our private swim lessons in Delaware County ensure rapid progress in essential water safety skills
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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 Delaware County area.
Sunsational Swim School brings essential swim skills to you, helping everyone enjoy the water more safely across Delaware County.
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Popular Swimming Lesson Programs
Baby Swim Lessons
Your baby can begin to learn water safety skills—it’s never too early to start!
SelectToddler Swim Lessons
Fun, safe lessons to help toddlers build confidence and basic swim skills.
SelectChild Swim Lessons
Our private classes can help your child achieve—and exceed—their swimming goals.
SelectTeenager Swim Lessons
Our one-on-one lessons help your teen pickup the basics of swim with comfortable guidance.
SelectAdult Swim Lessons
Our lessons help even the most reluctant adults to conquer their fears.
SelectSpecial Needs Swim Lessons
Our trained instructors can help students with autism, sensory challenges, ADHD, physical disabilities & more.
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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
Seahorse Skills
Tread water
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
Dolphin Skills
Breaststroke
Jump into pool tread water 10s return to side
Forward somersault
Skull head first 5m
Backstroke
Dolphin kick
Seal Skills
Technique refinement for all strokes
Tread water 30+ seconds
Retrieve underwater objects in deep water
Flip turns
Head first surface dive in deep water
Butterfly
Why are Delaware County 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 private swimming lessons in Delaware County
Water safety comes first
Our private swimming lessons in Delaware County teach essential water safety skills from day one. Our Sunsational Swim School instructors focus on helping swimmers learn how 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.
Personalized instruction for faster progress
Our experienced teachers make lesson plans guided by each swimmer’s needs and strengths, because every student learns to swim differently. Sunsational’s classes in Delaware County utilize gentle, encouraging techniques so that kids and adults can conquer fears and learn to swim more quickly.
Top-rated Instructors
All Sunsational instructors are CPR/First Aid certified w/ minimum 2 years experience teaching baby lessons
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 Delaware County-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!
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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Flexible scheduling, book multiple kids back-to-back
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Save time lessons at your home or community pool
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Featured swim instructors in Delaware County, PA
We believe our students deserve the best, so we work with only the best swim instructors in Delaware County. 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.
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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!
Emi B.
Wallingford, Pennsylvania 19086
Certification N/A
Hi! Im Emi, and Im from Media, PA. I have been competitively swimming since January 2014 and have been working with children since February 2016. This will be my third season as a swim instructor and my first as a Sunsational partner. I recently graduated from Skidmore College with a BA in Neuroscience and Psychology (along with a minor in Education), and I love incorporating research-backed teaching methods into my lessons. Im comfortable working with swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Im looking forward to working with you!
Julie B.
Media, PA 19063
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Julie! I taught swim lessons for 7 years and was a lifeguard for 6 years. I also swam competitively for 14 years! I`m now a speech language pathologist working with students aged 5-8, which I`ve been doing for 4 years. I earned my bachelors and masters degrees in speech pathology from La Salle University and now I`m getting a second masters degree in special education from Penn State. I have a passion for teaching and a love for swimming and I can`t wait to share that with you!
Andrea G.
Rutledge, PA 19070
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hi, my name is Andr├®a. I`ve been teaching swim lessons for 8 years with students ages 1 to 14 years old. I also have experience teaching lessons to special needs children. I`ve worked with kids for almost 13 years as a babysitter, a swim instructor, a lifeguard, and a tutor. I graduated from Ursinus College in 2018 with a bachelors degree in chemistry. I love teaching swim lessons because I love the sense of accomplishment I can see on a child's face when they are finally successful.
Jeanne H.
Brookhaven, Pennsylvania 19015
Certification N/A
Special Education teacher of 40 years with 10 years of swim instruction and coaching experience at a local swim club.
Andreia O.
Aston, PA 19014
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
ÔÇïI take swimming very seriously, not only is it a hobby of mine, but when I was younger I used to compete as well. When I work with children my main focus is teaching them to feel comfortable in and around water, along with water safety. As for adult students, I focus on their skills and how to improve them and the goals that we set together. I am an Early Childhood Education Major and I have had the opportunity to work with children in many different environments.
Sarah P.
Havertown, PA 19083
Sunsational Certified Since 2021
Hi! My name is Sarah. I have been a certified swim instructor since February 2021. During that time, I have worked with children and adults of many ages and varying levels of experience, including parents with infants and young toddlers, preschool and school-aged students, beginning teens, and adults, and families with disabilities. As a parent, I know firsthand how important it is to ensure your child's safety and comfort around water - that is just one of the many reasons why I love to teach!
Carson C.
null, Pennsylvania 19342
Certification N/A
I am 24 years old and love the water! Since I was 15, I have taught swim lessons for ages as young as 2.5 years old and up to 18 years old. For the past 4 years, I have taken over as the head dive team coach at Hidden Hollow Swim Club. I love encouraging athletes to have fun learning new skills safely. I specialize in teaching diving, water safety, freestyle skills, and treading water. I look forward to working with you!
Kalrissian W.
Claymont, Delaware 19703
Certification N/A
Hi, I look forward to teaching you and or/your children! I am proficient in all swim strokes, and I am able to teach different techniques, but my main focus is water safety. I used to be on a swim team as a kid, but after that, I decided to stay active by lap swimming and teaching students to swim. I have over 4 years of experience working with students ages 4 months through adults. I can't wait to meet you!
Caryn L.
Ardmore, PA 19003
Sunsational Certified Since 2018
Hi, My name is Caryn and I have been teaching swimming for 6 years from the age of 6 month infants-15 years of ages. I am also a mother of a six year old. I have had experience with children most of my life as a camp counselor and baby sitting. I love teaching swimming because I love to see the reward the student gets after they have the confidence and can do it!!!
Kristin Z.
Ardmore, PA 19003
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hello, I'm Kristin. I've taught swim lessons at YMCA for a few years. I enjoy teaching children (5 and up) how to enjoy and be safe in the water. I'm a triathlete who loves working with adults on improving their stroke. I can also help with open water swimming.
Emma L.
Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania 19060
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi, my name is Emma Lunn! I swam for the University of Miami for the past 2 years and am transferring this fall to continue swimming and study biology at Emory University. I have been swimming since May 2008 and started competing when I was 5 years old. I am lifeguard certified and have worked with kids ranging from 5 years old to high school swimmers. I love sharing my love for the water and for swimming!
Jennifer H.
Chester, PA 19382
Sunsational Certified Since 2016
Hi, my name is Jenn, and I've been teaching swim lessons over 4 years with ages 1 to 60 years old. I have worked with children as a babysitter, assistant teacher, outdoor facilitator, and tutor. I went to Delaware County Community College for Associates degree in Early Childhood Education (2010), and Gallaudet University for Bachelor degree in Recreation (2014). I enjoy teaching swimming because the water feels good, and it is fun. I love working with individuals with special needs.
Caitlin C.
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010
Certification N/A
Hi! My name is Caitlin, and I am a rising sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania. Ive swum competitively since 2nd grade, was co-captain of my high school team, and have lifeguarded since February 2021! I have given swim lessons to children aged 2 to 12, of all skill levels. Im confident in my ability to teach from the basics all the way to technical stroke assistance!
Kathryn S.
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010
Certification N/A
I was a competitive swimmer for 14 years and recently finished my Division I college career at Colgate University. I have a passion for sharing the knowledge I have gained through my time in the sport, as well as emphasizing the importance of water safety for children of all ages. I have been teaching swimming lessons since October 2016, with over 8 years of experience in one-on-one and group swim lessons for children of all ages. I love getting to know my students, and I am confident in my ability to tailor swim lessons to fit each childs needs and comfort level!
Evelyn M.
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010
Certification N/A
Hi! My name is Evelyn, and I am a current college student in Pennsylvania with a lifelong background in aquatics! I have taught swim lessons with multiple reputable companies since August 2023 and enjoy cultivating an individualized lesson plan and teaching approach for every student. I have worked with all levels in all age ranges and am very patient with my students, as I understand that swimming and refining technique can be very intimidating and difficult. My goal as an instructor is to have each student feel that they have learned something new every lesson that they can apply in the future. I am also an Emergency Medical Technician on an ambulance, a lifeguard, a current aqua aerobics instructor, and an ex-water polo player.
D’Mar M.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139
Certification N/A
Easy-going, and my lesson strategy is flexible and straightforward. Not only am I looking to help you become a better swimmer through comfort and technique, I am also looking to help make you more knowledgeable about some advanced terminologies and intricacies that come with the sport or hobby of swimming!
Alexandra G.
Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hi, my name is Lexie and I've been teaching swim lessons for about 5 years. I have had experience drawing out lesson plans, organizing lessons, and even a year as a head swim coach of a country club. I have also worked with children for about 7 years. I have math tutored, babysat, and nannied for a number of years. I am from Wisconsin and I went to Monona Grove High School. I now go to Villanova University, I work on biochemistry research, and will be a junior this upcoming fall.
Kathryn D.
Wayne, PA 19087
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hi, my name is Kathryn and I've been teaching swim lessons for six years with ages 2 to 14. I've also worked with children for 10 years as a babysitter, camp counselor, lifeguard, tutor, coach and health instructor. I went to Clemson University and earned a degree in Health Science in December of 2017 and I am now in Physician Assistant School at Temple. My favorite part about swimming my students looks when they master a new goal.
Paul W.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi my name isPaul, I`ve been teaching swimming since I was 14. I`ve taught to many different levels, from infants to adults, beginners to experts. In high school I was captain of my swim team. I have a lot of teaching methods to fit almost any student, and achieve the goal of safe swimming.
Terrence B.
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hi, my name is Terrence and I've been teaching swim lessons for 5 years with ages 3 to adults. I've also worked with children for 8 years as a teacher, etc. I went to Penn State and earned a degree in Psychology and a minor in Business. I love teaching swimming because I love swimming and I just feel like everyone should know how to swim. Its very beneficial!
Samantha M.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hello! My name is Sami and I would like to teach your kids how to hone their swimming skills or just get comfortable around the water! I have been teaching lessons for three years with ages 3-10. I am also currently in an Early Childhood Education program at Ivy Tech online. I love the water and am very comfortable in it and I did competitive swimming for two years, as well. Teaching swimming is very exciting and rewarding job and I can't wait to get started with your child!
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We have answers. What makes private lessons better than group classes?
Our pricing is transparent and based on the swim lesson package you choose. Packages are available in 6, 12 and 18 lessons with options for 30-minute, 60-minute or longer sessions for multiple students back-to-back. Every package includes a certified, background-checked instructor who comes to your home or preferred pool. Because lessons are private and personalized, you’ll see faster progress and greater value compared to group classes. Start a registration to build a package and see an exact, no-hassle price on options best for your goals and budget.
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 Delaware County, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever you’re ready.
Our core service is providing private, at-home swim lessons. Your trained instructor travels to your home pool, community pool or aquatic facility anywhere in Delaware County or across Greater Philadelphia. If you don't have a pool, our instructors are happy to meet you at any safe, local pool of your choosing. If using a facility pool, be sure to have authorization to have your Private Swim Lessons there.
Absolutely. Every Sunsational swim instructor is rigorously vetted with comprehensive background checks and is certified in CPR and first aid, and insured under our company insurance policy. Our instructors have a minimum of 2 seasons of teaching experience before being certified. Many also have specialized experience working with infants, toddlers, special needs learners, or adults overcoming fear of water. In Delaware County, where indoor pools, community centers make swimming skills essential, you can trust that your instructor is not only qualified but passionate about building water confidence and safety in every student.
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 Delaware County, 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.
We stand by the quality of our instructors and offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. While we are confident in our rigorous selection process (all instructors are background-checked and CPR-certified), we want you to have the perfect match. If you're not completely satisfied with your first lesson, just let us know, and we'll restart your lessons with a new instructor or refund your unused lessons, your choice.
For baby and some toddler lessons, parent participation is encouraged for building water comfort. For older children (typically ages 2+), parents are not specifically encouraged to be in the water, as our one-on-one private instruction is designed to build independence. However, we always require a responsible adult to be present on the premises for all lessons with minors. If you have specific preferences or concerns, our team is happy to accommodate them in your registration. We tailor each lesson to your comfort and goals.