Adult swim lessons inGreat Falls
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 Great Falls to ensure rapid progress!
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For total beginners or advanced swimmers!
Sunsational Swim School offers adult swim lessons at home or in your community pool in Great Falls. 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 Great Falls
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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12 lessons
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6 lessons
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Private swim lessons vs. Group swim lessons
Learn about why parents choose Sunsational for their Private Swimming Lessons
Private Swim Lessons
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Group Swim Lessons
Quick Results with 30+ minutes of individualised instruction
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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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More Sessions Needed Needed to see real progress
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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!
Jiayanni L.
Herndon, VA 20170
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hi parents and students, as a certified American Red Cross swim instructor, helping children to stay safe in, on and around water is capital and rewarding. I have experience with ages 6 months to adult. I assisted my coach and taught other children learn how to swim for 5 years. I like to pay attention to individual needs. I also like to make up songs and games to make learning fun and memorable. Every learner needs a helpful friend and an instructor who will motivate and encourage them.
Greg H.
Reston, VA 20191
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello! My name is Greg and I have been working with kids since I was 16. I started as a camp counselor and also worked at Adaptive Aquatics teaching people who are mentally and physically challenged how to swim. During the school year I work at a preschool where we swim twice a week. During the summer I'm a camp counselor working with ages from 3 to 14. I also go to school for hospitality but have a passion for kids. Look forward to meeting you!
Alex T.
Herndon, Virginia 20170
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, Im Alex and Ive been teaching swim lessons for 5 years with experience teaching toddlers and adults. My passions for aquatics started from the age of 7 when I started summer swim team and it has only grown since then. I've been working as a lifeguard for a little over 4 years now additionally I have 3 seasons of competitive swim coaching and I have been managing pools for a little over 2 years. Currently I attend Christopher Newport University where i'm studying Political Science.
Andrew N.
Mclean, VA 22102
Sunsational Certified Since 2022
Hi, my name is Andrew and Ive been teaching swimming lessons for over 10 years with ages ranging from 3 to adults. I've worked with children's for 10 years as a swimming instructor and a recreational coach. I went to Cal State Long Beach and earned a degree in Kinesiology, Emphasis in Sport Psychology and Leadership in 2018. I love teaching swimming lessons because I enjoy educating people the proper way of swimming and helping people overcome their fears of being in the water.
Theodore M.
Darnestown, Maryland 20874
Certification N/A
Hi! My name is Teddy! I have been a lifeguard, swim, and water safety instructor since February 2013! I have worked with children and adults of all ages and swimming abilities. I am also a physical and health education teacher for special needs students!
Benjamin W.
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
Certification N/A
Hi, I am Ben Waterman! I am a rising junior at UMD. I have been swimming competitively since I was 8, and I love sharing my skills with others through swim lessons. I have been teaching lessons since June 2020, and I have coached a competitive swim team since June 2021. I have experience working with kids with special needs. I am happy to work with your family to design a unique and effective swim instruction plan!
Ahmed F.
Falls Church, VA 22043
Sunsational Certified Since 2025
Hello! My name is Ahmed and I have been teaching swimming lessons for approximately 4 years to children ages 8 and up, as well as, to competitive swimmers. I am a two-time national swimming medalist and have been a professional swimmer. Swimming, for me, is an absolute passion and something that I profoundly enjoy. I am a lawyer. I completed my LLB (Hons.) from the University of London, graduating with First Class Honors (2014-2017) and will be attending Harvard Law School in the fall.
Maeghen D.
Ashburn, VA 20147
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hi, my name is Maeghen and I've been working with children for over 20 years. I also have had a life long love of swimming including being on summer team, high school team and a private competitive team. I spent many years as a life guard and swim instructor. I usually work with people age 2 years - adult but babies are welcome too! I look forward to sharing my passion for swimming and safety with you or your little one.
Kiley T.
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Certification N/A
Hi, Im Kiley! Ive been teaching swim lessons since February 2020 and truly enjoy helping kids feel safe, confident, and excited in the water. My teaching style focuses on encouragement, creativity, and fun, making each lesson both enjoyable and effective. I love seeing swimmers grow at their own pace while discovering how rewarding swimming can be. I look forward to meeting your family and being part of your swimmers journey!
Taliha J.
McLean, Virginia 22101
Certification N/A
Hi! My name is Taliha Jaeder, and Ive been a swim instructor since February 2016 with over eight years of experience teaching swimmers of all ages and abilities. Ive taught at Lake Naomi Club and the YMCA, working with everyone from 3-month-old infants to adults over 60. I also have experience teaching adaptive swim lessons for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities, always focusing on creating a safe, encouraging, and personalized environment. Outside the pool, I work as a software engineer, but swimming has always been a lifelong passion. Whether its building water confidence, learning foundational skills, or refining technique, I love helping each student reach their goals. I look forward to sharing that love for the water with you or your child!
Andrea A.
Rockville, MD 20852
Sunsational Certified Since 2018
Hi, my name is Andrea and I've been teaching swim lessons for 4 of years with ages from birth to 13. I've also worked with children for 7 years as teacher and babysitter. I am currently finishing my Masters in Healthcare Administration. During college, I taught swimming lessons and was a lifeguard at Girls Inc. I swam competitively for 7 years and love teaching swimming because I am able to watch the kids grow to be stronger swimmers, enjoy the water and give the peace of mind to parents.
Rylee F.
Rockville, Maryland 20852
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hi! My name is Rylee. Ive been teaching swim lessons since February 2021 with children ages 6 months to 12 years, and adults. I specialize in Water Safety, but have also coached swim team, technique, and special needs classes. Overall, Ive worked with children since September 2017 through nannying, babysitting, and tutoring. I love teaching swim lessons because I know I can accomplish my goal of giving both you and your child better peace of mind when around a body of water. I can't wait to meet you!
Chelsea H.
Rockville, Maryland 20852
Certification N/A
Hello, I'm Chelsea, an experienced competitive swimmer and swim instructor for students of all abilities since February 2016. I have a lifelong passion for swimming and believe in sharing the skills required to safely engage with the pool. While many skills are safety-oriented, safety is extremely important and is best taught by making it fun while still taking it seriously. Children learn to safely face the water with courage if the water isn't scary. This is ultimately much safer and inspires a lasting love of swimming. I take a personalized approach to all different learners, varying my personal progression and consistently hitting key swim milestones, which makes me a great teacher for any learner.
Miles H.
Bethesda, Maryland 20815
Certification N/A
Hi there! Im Miles, and Im thrilled to be your swim coach! Ive spent the last 16 years in the water. Right now, Im a college swimmer at Carnegie Mellon University, and in my most recent season, I competed in the 1650-yard freestyle finals at the NCAA Championships. I have been coaching since March 2018, doing everything from helping brand-new swimmers find their confidence to guiding experienced swimmers in their technique. Ive taught individual lessons to all ages and skill levels, and in the past, I coached a 150-member swim team. What I love about coaching is seeing my swimmers improve. Im here to cheer them on, challenge them, and make sure they have a great time getting better!
Kabriya M.
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
Certification N/A
Hello! My name is Kabriya Matthews! I have a very bubbly personality; people tell me I have a beautiful smile and a great sense of style. I have a lot of fun hobbies. I love dancing, arts and crafts, spending time with family, and etc. Ive been working with students since February 2022. I have a lot of background working with swim students and I am excited to start our water journey! Prior to that, I worked at daycares and summer camps, assisting and teaching. Teaching is something Ive become very passionate about, and I would love the opportunity to teach you/your child how to swim.
Christina P.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Christina and I've been teaching swim lessons for 7 years with ages 1 to 70. I've also worked with children for 12 of years as a babysitter, swim instructor, camp counselor, and more. I have worked with many types of children, including those with disabilities. I went to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and earned a Bachelor's degree Psychology in 2015. I love teaching swimming because I understand the importance of water safety and want to make swimming fun for all ages!
Gabriel L.
Washington, District of Columbia 20015
Certification N/A
Hello! My name is Coach Gabriel, and I have been teaching swimming lessons since February 2021 over several different jobs! Im excited to get a chance to continue to teach personalized swim lessons for your children!
Jessica D.
Ashburn, Virginia 20147
Certification N/A
Hi, my name is Jessica. I have been swimming since I was 6 months old and teaching/coaching swimming since September 2005. I have taught lessons for ages 1 to 70. I'm passionate about the sport of swimming and ensuring water safety for all.
Skylar J.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Sunsational Certified Since 2018
Hi, I'm Skylar. I have 8 years of experience teaching swimming lessons and have a total of 10+ years of experience working with children in other capacities such as figure skating, after school, educational outreach, nannying, and more. Most of my experience has been with children 10 months-13 years, and I also have exp outside that age range as well. I love teaching swimming lessons because I enjoy sharing my passion for the water and I love helping people to improve their skills and knowledge.
Clark W.
Washington, District of Columbia 20016
Certification N/A
Hi there! My name is Clark, and Ive worked as a swim teacher since March 2016. I love any chance I get to help new students learn how to swim or to become stronger swimmers. Ive worked with students aged 18 months to 18 years old and have taught one-on-one as well as small and large group lessons. Ive had the chance to work with students with a wide range of differing abilities and skill sets, as well as physical or neurological differences, and I always work to tailor lessons so that they can get the best possible swimming experience. Ive worked as a lifeguard, water safety instructor, and swim coach over the past decade, and I have also worked with kids outside of the pool as a math and social studies tutor during high school and college.
Angelina Z.
Fairfax, Virginia 22032
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hi, my name is Angelina and I've been teaching swim lessons for 4 years with ages 1 to 14. I've also worked with children for 4 years as a swim coach. I go to George Mason University and study Kinesiology as well as being apart of their competitive swim team. I love teaching swimming because it has brought so much to my life and I am excited to share my love of the sport and water safety with others.
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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 Great Falls, 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 Great Falls, 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 Great Falls 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 Great Falls.
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 Great Falls, 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.