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Special Needs Swim Lessons in Rio Verde

Private, at-home special needs swim lessons. One-on-one instruction for Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and more – in your home pool.

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Private special needs swim lessons in Rio Verde, AZ!

When raising a child with special needs, learning to swim can feel like another hurdle – but it’s one that can be overcome. At Sunsational Swim School, we’re proud to offer special needs swim lessons near you in Rio Verde. Our experienced instructors teach one-on-one lessons for children with Autism, ADHD, sensory challenges, physical disabilities, and more. Our goal is to help our special needs students build water confidence, improve fitness and learn essential water safety skills.

Sunational Swim Lessons At Home!

We make special needs swim lessons near me convenient by letting you choose the schedule and location – whether it’s in the comfort of your home pool or a community pool. Our patient, caring instructors adapt lessons to your child’s unique needs, ensuring a positive and supportive experience that helps them thrive as safer, happier swimmers.

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We cater to many needs

Autism, Asperger’s or related syndromes

Cerebral Palsy

Down Syndrome

Sensory Integration Disorder

ADHD

Physical difficulties

Sensory challenges

And many others

Why are Rio Verde SNAP swim 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

Featured kids swim instructors in Rio Verde, AZ

We believe our students deserve the best, so we work with only the best swim instructors in Rio Verde. 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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Alex R.

Phoenix, AZ 86260

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Christa P.

Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Christa is amazing with our daughter. My two-year-old was in tears most of the first lesson but Christa was so patient and positive. After only 3 lessons she is starting to be happy in the pool and even has been showing us how to blow bubbles. I’m so grateful for how well Christa does with an opinionated toddler. I would highly recommend this service to anyone, it’s been 100% worth the cost. Thank you!- Shanna L.

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Isabella C.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

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Calvin S.

Cave Creek, Arizona 85331

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Erica O.

Cave Creek, Arizona 85331-6693

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Grace V.

Phoenix, Arizona 85050

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Paul M.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85250

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Lauren M.

Mesa, Arizona 85213

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Jami W.

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

She is the best! Makes it fun my girls love her!!- Katie H.

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Kyler D.

Mesa, Arizona 85213

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Hannah S.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

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Samantha S.

Mesa, AZ 85201

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!

Start swimming faster with personalized special needs swim lessons in Rio Verde

At Sunsational Swim School, we believe special needs swim lessons are essential, and we make them convenient for families in Rio Verde. With flexible scheduling and lessons at your home pool, your loved one can learn in a safe and supportive environment.

Our instructors tailor each one-on-one session to your child's unique needs, ensuring personalized lessons that help them build confidence, improve skills, and achieve meaningful progress.

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Benefits of swimming lessons for special needs students

It could save their lives

Often it is simply a lack of awareness that causes danger among children with special needs. Our special needs swim lessons educate kids on all aspects of water safety, and the skills they need to survive in a water environment.

Help boost confidence & self-esteem

Many children with special needs have problems with confidence, but successfully learning a new skill like swimming with the help of a special needs swim instructor can make all the difference.

It improves their fitness & strength

Special needs children can benefit from the improvement of strength and fitness that comes with our swim lessons, making them healthier and more capable.

Improve coordination & range of motion

Swimming is an activity that improves balance, coordination and range of motion, all things that many special needs children struggle with. Our talented special needs swim instructors can help your child improve their skills in each area as they learn to swim.

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Special Needs And Abilities/ SNAP Swim Lesson Pricing

The more you buy, the more you save! Have special funding? We accept grants from third-party organizations to support swim lessons for special needs students.

1 Student

30+ Minute Private Lessons

(1Hr+ Can be divided by multiple students)

18 lessons

$

66

/ 30 minutes

-13%
$

92

/ HOUR

-12%

BEST VALUE

12 lessons

$

71

/ 30 minutes

-7%
$

98

/ HOUR

-7%

MOST POPULAR

6 lessons

$

76

/ 30 minutes

$

105

/ HOUR

*60+ minute lessons can be divided into back-to-back lessons for multiple children

Swim Lessons With Local Swim Instructors You Can Trust

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What makes our Swim Instructors Sunsational?

Passed Extensive Background Checks

Minimum 2 Years Experience

Current CPR/First Aid Certification

Fully Insured Through Our Company Policy

Patient, Caring and Love Teaching!

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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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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

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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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Carlie H.

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Carlie and I have taught swimming for 2 years with kids aging from 2-13. I have also worked with children in school settings, home settings, and in my personal life for over 15 years. I graduated form UC Davis in 2017 with a BA in Communication and minor in Human Rights. I am currently a graduate student at ASU earning a MA in Social Justice and Human Rights. I swam and played water polo through high school and it brings me joy to share my passion for the water with others.

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cate c.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85255

Certification N/A

Hi! I'm Cate Clowers, and I have been a swimmer for 14 years now! I started teaching swim lessons in March 2023 and fell in love with it! I love to swim, and it makes me so happy to have the opportunity to teach others how to swim or become better swimmers!

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Natalie B.

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Certification N/A

Hi! My name is Natalie, and I have been teaching swim lessons since February 2019. I have always loved swimming and being in the water, so it is my joy to teach students of all ages, helping them enjoy the water as much as I do! My goals are to foster safety, comfort, fun, and technique. I am a naturopathic doctor currently working on building my practice, so I have a high level of training in water safety and lots of experience working with both children and adults!

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Kelsey A.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85259

Certification N/A

Hi, Im Kelsey, a fellow mermaid and swimming enthusiast. I love helping people of all ages remove their fears about the water. Once we move past water safety, it becomes even more fun learning and perfecting swimming styles for the best strokes. I have a background in water acclimation, survival-based swimming, and stroke development.

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Calli S.

Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hello! My name is Calli. I started out my love for chlorine as a lifeguard when I was 15 years old. I progressed as a deep water guard and then I became a swim instructor. I've been a swim instructor for 2 years now. I absolutely love working with the kids and being able to teach them a lifelong skill they can hold onto forever. I have 3 younger siblings that I've taught how to swim and I've worked with children as an au pair in Colombia. I look forward to spending the pool season with you!

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Thomas V.

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Tommy and I've taught swim lessons for 3 years. I've also been a recreational coach for 2 years. I have experience with toddlers, children, young adults, and adults. I have experience with special needs children and fearful children. I love to see children of all ages develop a love of water. I'm a graduate of the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona and have a degree in marketing. I'm a former competitive swimmer and have a passion for all things swimming!

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Kristin T.

Phoenix, AZ 85054

Sunsational Certified Since 2022

Hi, my name is Kristin. I've been teaching swim lessons for 16 years with swimmers of all ages and abilities, infant to adult. I swam competitively and coached at the summer league, high school and U.S.S. Club levels. I graduated college quite a few years ago. I have a Bachelors in Business and a Masters of Business Admin. I love teaching because watching a swimmer build confidence and skill is so rewarding. Also as a parent, I want to do my part to reduce water related tragedies in Arizona.

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Alex R.

Phoenix, AZ 86260

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hi my name is Alex and I am a native of the valley! My experience comes in the form of 4 years of private one on one swim instruction mostly focusing on children ages one to 12. I also have experience working with adults of all ages up to 75 years of age. My passion is to help my clients achieve total and complete confidence in and around water and to also enhance swimming proficiency. I love to teach and cant wait to help you achieve your swimming and water safety goals!

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Christa P.

Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Sunsational Certified Since 2020

Salutations, my name is Christa and I've been a lifeguard for about 8 years. I grew up around water, swam competitively in high school, and played water polo for the UA. I have taught swim lessons for about 4 years from infants to adults. I love teaching swim lessons because while living in toasty AZ, it is important to spread awareness of water safety to prevent childhood drownings.

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Isabella C.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

Certification N/A

Hi, my name is Emery (They/Them)! I have been a dedicated teacher with experience since February 2021! I have worked at community pools and the YMCA, providing both group and private lessons, as well as adaptive lessons for children with special needs. I have a passion for working with students of all ages and levels. Whether they are a new swimmer or want to work on advanced techniques, I am willing and able to teach them! I believe swimming is a very important skill that can also be a lot of fun! I'm excited to meet your student and start our swim journey together!

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Emily T.

Phoenix, AZ 85050

Sunsational Certified Since 2019

Hi, my name is Emily and I have been a competitive swimmer since I was 6 years old. I swam 4 years on a Division 1 swim team at Valparaiso University and graduated in May 2017 with a degree in Biology. I taught swim lessons to children ages 4-11 for one summer. I love teaching swim lessons because I love seeing children having fun and completing tasks in the water. Also, I love encouraging kids and knowing the children will be safer near and in the water.

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Calvin S.

Cave Creek, Arizona 85331

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

Hello! My name is Calvin Stephenson and I've been teaching swim lesson for 8 years. I have a BA in English from the University of Idaho, where I acquired most of my skills. I've taught everyone from babies just trying the water for the first time, to adults who've been water-shy their whole lives. I also have lots of experience working with special needs children in and out of the pool. I love teaching swim lessons because my students have a great time and there is no one I can't teach!

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Boston B.

Mesa, Arizona 85215

Certification N/A

Hi everyone! My name is Boston, and I am currently a college student at the University of Arizona. I have spent a majority of my life in the water, having played at the Junior Olympics for water polo and doing competitive swimming for 5 years. I also have 2 prior years of lifeguard experience and swim instruction with kids of all ages. I am super excited to hopefully coach your kids and work with you all! I hope to see you soon.

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Benjamin W.

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hello. My name is Benjamin Weber. I have been providing swim and surf instruction for 6 years. I have taught children to swim ages 6 month up to adults. I have just begun working part-time as a substitute teacher as well. I graduated from CSUMB in 2016 with a B.S. in Kinesiology. I have a deep love for water, whether it be pools or oceans. It is my goal to be able to share that love with others by providing a personalized experience to each client.

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Erica O.

Cave Creek, Arizona 85331-6693

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hi! My name is Erica Olson and I have been working as a swim instructor for over three years! I teach swim lessons of all skill levels (basic water safety to stroke perfection) to kids of all ages. I can't wait to start our swim journey!

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Grace V.

Phoenix, Arizona 85050

Certification N/A

Hi, Im Grace! Ive been a competitive swimmer for as long as I can remember, and the water has always felt like a second home to me. Ive been teaching swim lessons since March 2023 to students of all agesfrom babies learning to get comfortable and safe around the water to middle and high schoolers working on technique. Im passionate about helping others build confidence in the water while having fun and staying safe. I cant wait to share my love of swimming with you or your child!

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Paul M.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85250

Certification N/A

My name is Paul Miller. I have been a swimmer since I was 5, starting in private lessons just like this and working all the way up to swimming through college and beyond. It has been a constant throughout my life, and it would be my pleasure to offer you an opportunity to find as much joy from it as I did!

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Lindsay C.

Mesa, AZ 85207

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

My name is Lindsay Cote and I have 17 years of experience teaching swimming lessons/lifeguarding to all ages from infant to adult. I have a bachelors degree in education and have taught for over 11 years. I do have experience with special needs students.. As well as swimming being a passion of mine I have also coached softball and soccer to ages nine to eighteen. I have a passion for the water and love swimming. To me it is an essential skill for safety and enjoyment.

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Colleen C.

Mesa, AZ 85203

Sunsational Certified Since 2021

Hi, my name is Colleen and I've been teaching swim lessons for eight years with ages 1 to 12 years old. I've also worked with children for five years as a teacher. I went to school at Arizona State University and earned a bachelors degree in elementary education in 2013. I love teaching students the fundamentals of water safety, and taking part in their learning process. I look forward to working with some great kiddos!

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Erika B.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85250

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hi, I am Erika and I am a California native and have grown up for a love of water and the ocean. I began swimming at a young age and competitively from high school through college. I have over 8 years of experience teach private lessons from infants to adults, from water safety to advance technique. I have also had the honor of being a club swim coach for the the ages of 5-18. I still enjoy swimming in my free time and look forward to bringing my passion for swimming to those I teach.

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Lauren M.

Mesa, Arizona 85213

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hi, Im Lauren! Im a swim instructor from Phoenix, AZ, and Ive been teaching for 3 years with the city of Mesa. Ive worked with all ages (6 months to 68!) and with students with varying abilities. Im also a current Nursing student, lifeguard, and EMT, and have a background in synchronized swimming! Ive always loved the water and grew up diving, skiing, and wakeboarding. I love helping students gain confidence in the water while having fun and staying safe. Whether youre a parent with a kiddo whos just getting in the water or youre just looking to improve your skills, Im excited to be a part of your swimming journey!

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We have answers. How do you support students with special needs?

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

Private adaptive swim lessons help swimmers develop confidence, motor skills, sensory balance, and water safety awareness—skills that extend beyond the pool. For families in Rio Verde, private lessons mean convenience, personalized attention, and the reassurance of a trusted instructor coming directly to your pool.

Absolutely. Sunsational specializes in private, at-home swim instruction, so lessons happen in a familiar and comfortable environment. Many families in Rio Verde find that teaching in their own pool reduces sensory distractions and anxiety, helping swimmers focus and thrive. In addition, swimmers learn to safe where it matters most--their home!

Yes! Sunsational Swim School proudly provides adaptive swim lessons for children and adults with special needs throughout Phoenix. Our certified instructors are trained to work with a wide range of learners—including those with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and sensory processing differences—using patience, flexibility, and proven teaching techniques.

Each lesson is customized to the swimmer’s unique abilities, comfort level, and learning style. Instructors focus on trust and communication first, then gradually introduce floating, kicking, and breathing skills. The pace is gentle and guided entirely by the student’s comfort—creating a positive, confidence-building experience in the water.

Yes—Sunsational instructors are certified in CPR and are insured under our company liability insurance policy. Many have professional experience working with children on the spectrum or with physical or developmental disabilities and are certified in adaptive teaching techniques. Every instructor is matched carefully to your swimmer’s needs and communication preferences that you note in your registration.

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