Private Swim Lessons
in Dorchester, MA

Who needs to know how to swim? Kids, of course—but infants, toddlers, and even adults can also gain water safety skills that help them stay safer in and around the water. Want to know the secret to learning how to swim quickly and confidently with the least amount of stress? Private swim lessons with Sunsational Swim School in Dorchester!

We deliver top-rated swim instructors to your doorstep—or favorite community pool, fitness center, or other facility—no matter where you live in Dorchester. No more interrupting your day to squeeze in a lesson right when your kids are at their crankiest, or fighting rush hour traffic to get to a lesson taught by bored, inexperienced teachers. Wherever, whenever, Sunsational Swim provides personalized instruction for reluctant first-timers afraid to put their face in the water, to seasoned triathletes looking to get an edge on the competition by refining their technique.

You tell us your dream schedule—lessons back-to-back for your twins? Your infant class in the morning and your elementary school kids in the evening? Adult learn-to-swim sessions before work? —and we'll get it done!

And, don't be surprised when your Sunsational swim teacher seems to know just how to get your child in the water without tears: each and every lesson is personalized for YOUR student's needs, making us one of the most successful providers of private swimming lessons in Dorchester. Because we know that our gentle, progressive techniques get results, we're not afraid to offer a Learn-to-Swim guarantee package for students three and up!

Why not complete our quick registration form today? After just a few brief questions, you'll be on your way to swimming success in no time.
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Popular Swimming Lesson Programs
Swimming Lessons for Babies
Your baby can begin to learn water safety skills—it’s never too early to start!
Private Swim Lessons for Kids
Our private classes can help your child achieve—and exceed—their swimming goals.
Private Swim Lessons for Teenagers
Our one-on-one lessons help your teen pickup the basics of swim with comfortable guidance.
Private Swim Lessons for Adults
Our lessons help even the most reluctant adults to conquer their fears.
Private Special Needs Swim Lessons
Our trained private instructors can help students with autism, sensory challenges, ADHD, physical disabilities and more.
Private Competitive Swimming Training
Our private swim lessons by expert coaches get advanced swimmers ready for competition, tests and triathlons & more.

Why are Dorchester Swim Lessons so important?

Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in the U.S among children under 14
9 out of 10 drowning deaths occur while a caregiver is present.
75% of children are missing from sight for only five minutes or less
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Benefits of Private Swimming Lessons in Dorchester

Focus on Water Safety

Where do most young children drown in Dorchester? Sadly, the answer is 'in their own swimming pool'. For this reason, our lessons prioritize the 'Sunsational Safety Sequence': turning around and reaching the side of the pool after an accidental fall into the water. We make that sequence the heart of our Learn-to-Swim Guarantee for students ages 3 and older.

Convenient Scheduling

Trying to fit kids into group lessons can often feel like fitting a square peg into a round hole! With Sunsational, you set the day of the week and the time that is the best fit for you. Weekdays before lunch? Weekend afternoons? Multiple children in back-to-back lessons three days a week? Absolutely!

Customized Lesson Plans

Most swim lessons take a one-size-fits-all approach to instruction, but Sunsational lessons are personalized for each swimmer. Our teachers recognize and honor individual needs, differences, and strengths, and their one-on-one lessons are tailored to help your child progress in the way that is most effective for them.

Home or Community Pool: Your Choice!

You select the pool that fits your active lifestyle, whether that's down the street or at your home. You'll soon see how much money and time you save when you have a Sunsational Swim instructor that comes to YOU!

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How does Sunsational Swim Work

  • 1
    Register Online
    Tell us your needs so we can match you with the perfect Sunsational Instructor
  • 2
    Get Matched
    Shortly after registering we introduce you to your hand selected instructor who will contact you to schedule lessons
  • 3
    Get Started
    Dive in and begin reaching your swimming goals!

Sunsational Clients Love Our Swimming Lessons

Rated 4.9/5 Stars From Over 900+ Reviews
Sunsational matched my four boys with James, one of the most fantastic swim instructors they've had! He's always encouraging, both to support my youngest's introduction to the water, and to push my older boys to try harder and swim faster. My oldest three are on the local swim team now and consistently snag first or second finishes, and I attribute that to James' teaching style -- he gently recommended that I put all three boys in the pool with him, and he was right because they worked harder together than alone. Thank you James!
Victoria K
Boston, MA
TJ, aka Mr Walrus, is great at teaching the little one how to swim. We had him come in every day during a staycation. Both 4-year-olds learned to swim enough to get across the pool on their own. The convenience of swim lessons in your home is amazing and the continuity of the lesson every day makes learning much quicker. If you don't have a pool, find a neighbor with one!
Katherine C
Lynn, MA
I could not have been happier with our experience with Sunsational Swim and our instructor TJ (Thomas J). I wanted to kick-start my son's swimming with a series of classes over our week vacation with a focus on comfort in being underwater and getting his face wet. After a couple of lessons all my son wanted was to be in the pool, well under it, and to quote "Mummy, I don't like the top of the water anymore!". Patience, professional and experienced, TJ was a wonderful instructor who clearly has a lot of preschoolers under his belt. He was timely, responsive and I signed up for another set of lessons already!
Katherine C
Lynn, MA
Savannah is the BEST! Two of my kids, ages 2 and 4, are enrolled in swim lessons with Sunsational. Savannah is their amazing instructor, and we could not be happier! She developed a great relationship with the kids in a very short amount of time, gaining their trust and diminishing their fears of the water. In 4 weeks, my son (4) is almost able to swim on his own and my daughter (2), who has historically been terrified of the water, is swimming with decreasing assistance and is developing a love for the water! Not only are they learning how to swim, but (most importantly, in my opinion) they are learning important safety skills to keep them protected when they are around water. They are around so many pools, oceans, lakes, etc in the summer that these skills will prove to be invaluable. Savannah is always on time for lessons and flexible with scheduling. She doesn't "take the easy way out" when it comes to the programming of each specific lesson, but seamlessly personalizes each lesson for both children based on their individual strengths, weaknesses and styles of learning.
Sarah R
Needham Heights, MA
Savannah is the BEST! Two of my kids, ages 2 and 4, are enrolled in swim lessons with Sunsational. Savannah is their amazing instructor, and we could not be happier! She developed a great relationship with the kids in a very short amount of time, gaining their trust and diminishing their fears of the water. In 4 weeks, my son (4) is almost able to swim on his own and my daughter (2), who has historically been terrified of water, is swimming with decreasing assistance and is developing a love for the water! Not only are they learning how to swim, but (most importantly, in my opinion) they are learning important safety skills to keep them protected when they are around water. they are around so many pools, oceans, lakes, etc. in the summer that these skills will prove to be invaluable. Savannah is always on time for lessons and flexible with scheduling. She doesn't "take the easy way out" when it comes to the programming of each specific lesson, but seamlessly personalizes each lesson for both children based on their individual strengths, weaknesses, and styles of learning.
Sarah R
Needham Heights, MA
Sunsational Swim School has been great for our daughter! Savannah is our swim instructor and she's been awesome. My daughter barely wanted to put her head under the water and now she is swimming the length of the pool, learning to tread water, floating on her back and I feel much better about her ability to swim on the side of the pool if she were to ever fall in. She also loves seeing Savannah twice a week. She has so much fun and looks forward to lessons. Savannah's flexibility has also been a life saver for our crazy summer schedule. We're so glad we found Sunsational and would recommend it to anyone!
Erin C
Needham Heights, MA
I had a great experience with sunsational for my 6 year old son. His instructor Jeremy was able to take my son from being afraid of the water to doing the front crawl, back stroke, and breast stoke in seven sessions. My son has not mastered these as yet and still need some more sesssions to perfect the strokes, but it was amazing to see what Jeremy was able to do on seven sessions.

Great experience with Jeremy. Exceptional instructor.
Raymond M
Los Angeles, CA
Annie has her work cut out for her with my too soon to be 3-year-old. Annie has managed to teach my daughter many things that usually are taught to older children. Annie had amazing patience for my daughter constantly trying to change the program if you will. I give her a lot of credit. Annie is constantly updating me on her progress and what my expectations should be as well as what we should work on. Annie always goes with the flow and helps me to keep my daughter focused. She is very nice and my daughter loves her.
Jessica P
Peabody, MA
There is nothing better than making breakfast in your pajamas and sending your kids outside for their swim lesson in your own pool. Our instructor Sydney is phenomenal, and provides gentle and age appropriate instruction for our 4 and almost 7 year old. I only wish I had found this swim school sooner!
Angela G
Littleton, MA
We have had a great experience with swim lessons for two summers now. Booking lessons is easy and the convenience of lessons in your own home can not be beat. Our teacher this summer, Emma, was great and our three kids all improved their swimming skills (7, 5, 3 years old). My only constructive comment would be to communicate with Sunsational beforehand regarding how long you want your lessons to go (eg though the whole summer or just a month, etc) so they can match you with an instructor that will work for your time frame. "Adding as you go" may not work as every instructor is not necessarily doing lessons all summer.
Elizabeth D
Wayland, MA
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Featured Swim Instructors in Dorchester, MA

We believe our students deserve the best, so we work with only the best swim instructors in Dorchester. 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 screen for the best so you don't have to, and we stand by all our swim instructors with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Why? Because we know great instructors means fast results!

Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Somerville, Massachusetts 02144-2208 - Jamie B
Jamie B
Somerville, Massachusetts 02144-2208
Hello! Im Jamie and I have over 15 years of experience of providing swim lessons to swimmers of all ages. I think that safety is the most important part of swimming and the second is having fun! I look forward to connecting with you.
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Quincy, Massachusetts 02171 - Katherine G
Katherine G
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Hi! Im Katie Gabriel, and during the school year, I teach music and have been doing so since September 2003. During the summer, I love being in the water and have spent many summers lifeguarding and teaching swimming at camps, summer schools, and local YMCAs. I have taught students ages 3 through high school and am happy to take on adult clients as well. My favorite thing about teaching swimming is seeing students who might be hesitant to get in the water gain confidence and swim out into the world!
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Medford, Massachusetts 02155 - Lyra P
Lyra P
Medford, Massachusetts 02155
I have been working with children since February 2020, including coaching gymnastics, cheer, and swim lessons! I have worked with children of all ages and abilities. My favorite thing about working with kids is seeing how creative they are! My patient and bubbly personality will make me a great fit to support your child!
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Boston, Massachusetts 02115 - Asha M
Asha M
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
With 3 years of experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor at state pools, I'm passionate about helping swimmers of all ages, from 2 years old to adults. In addition, I have 8 years of competitive swimming experience, where I bring a deep passion for aquatics to my role as a swim instructor. Im American Red Cross certified and have a strong background in swim coaching, stroke refinement, and various stages of stroke development. Whether youre looking for group lessons or private sessions, Im here to make learning to swim both effective and enjoyable. Lets work together to build your confidence and skills in the water!
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Boston, Massachusetts 02134 - Gabriella H
Gabriella H
Boston, Massachusetts 02134
Ive been a competitive swimmer for 15 years with AGUA Swim Club in NYC, where I trained intensively and competed in multiple high-level events. As a coach, I have been working with swimmers of all ages and experience levels since February 2021, from beginners learning how to float to competitive athletes refining their technique. I specialize in stroke development, personalized coaching, and building confidence in and out of the water.
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in scituate, Massachusetts 02066 - Celia O
Celia O
scituate, Massachusetts 02066
Hi! My name is Celia, and Im an NCAA swimmer with a passion for teaching kids how to swim. I love helping them build confidence, stay safe, and discover the joy of being in the water. Swimming has shaped who I am, and sharing that with the next generation is incredibly rewarding!
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Revere, Massachusetts 02151 - Angel M
Angel M
Revere, Massachusetts 02151
Hi, my name is Angel! While completing my undergraduate degree, I taught and looked after infants - 6-year-old students for about 2 years in a classroom. I then moved on to teaching swim lessons for kids 6 months to 14 years of age. When Im off the clock, I love teaching friends and family how to swim too! Outside the pool, I love spending time with my friends and family, my cat Bubbles, and I work as a scientist! I hope to meet you soon!
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Boston, MA 02122 - Natalie C
Natalie C
Boston, MA 02122
My name is Natalie and I've been teaching swimming for 3 years! I have experience working with all ages and swim abilities; and carry experience with special needs individuals. I recently earned my B.S in Biology from Davidson College. There, I was as a mentor/tutor for local children; so I have plenty experience with teaching children. As a former competitor, I love to teach because swimming is a great sport that builds strength, supports body coordination, and is extremely fun!
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Malden, MA 02148 - Margaret M
Margaret M
Malden, MA 02148
Hi! Im Margaret, a PhD student studying child development at Tufts University. I am a former Division 1 synchronized swimmer and an experienced swim coach and instructor of 7+ years. I currently work as an inclusive synchronized swimming coach at the Merrimack YMCA. In this position, I teach swimmers of all ages and abilities, including those with physical and intellectual disabilities. My coaching philosophy focuses on safety, technique, and fostering a love for swimming!
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Brighton, Massachusetts 02135 - Sarah K
Sarah K
Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
Hi, Im Sarah and I have been teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding for 9 years! I have worked with ages 6 months - 15 years in both group and private settings. A major piece of my swim lesson experience was during my time at the YMCA Camp of Maine, where I worked as a counsellor and eventually Waterfront Director. I recently graduated from University College Dublin with a Business degree. I developed a love for swimming and water safety as a kid who grew up near the ocean, and I am so excited to share that!

Private swim lessons vs. Group swim lessons

Private Swim Lessons Group Swim Lessons
AVG TIME WITH EACH
STUDENT (30 MIN LESSON) 		30 Minutes 5 Minutes
SUITABLE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS/ BEHAVIOR ISSUES OR VERY FEARFUL SWIMMERS? Yes No
AVG. # LESSONS TO BECOME A SWIMMER (3YRS+) 8-12 lessons 60+
AVERAGE TIME TO SWIM 2-4 weeks (3-4x week) 1-3 years
TOTAL COST FOR A SWIMMER $708-$1140
(12 private lessons) 		$2000-$6000+
(@ $160/month for 1x week)

Frequently Asked Questions

What age groups do you offer private swim lessons for?
We offer private swim lessons for swimmers of all ages, starting as young as 6 months and going through adulthood. Whether your child is a baby, toddler, or school-age, or you’re an adult looking to overcome a fear of water, our experienced instructors create personalized lesson plans to suit every age and skill level.
How long does it take to learn how to swim with private lessons?
While every swimmer is different, we proudly offer a Learn to Swim Guarantee for children ages 3 and up. Most students meet their water safety goals within just 12 lessons. Private swim lessons allow for one-on-one instruction, so learning is typically much faster compared to group lessons.
What are the benefits of private swim lessons vs group?
Private swim lessons offer personalized attention, ensuring each student receives tailored instruction based on their unique learning style and needs. In a private setting, the instructor can focus entirely on the swimmer's progress, allowing for faster skill development and addressing specific concerns or fears. There are also other considerations when you ask "are private swim lessons worth it?" In most cases, we find the answer to be yes.
Where is your pool located?
We specialize in private, at-home swimming lessons. Our swim instructors come to you and service all of Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas.
What happens if I don’t have a pool at home?
No pool? No problem! Many of our clients use a neighborhood or community pool for their lessons. Our swim instructors are happy to meet you at any safe, local pool of your choosing. .
What qualifications do your instructors have?
All Sunsational Swim Instructors are certified in CPR, First Aid, and Water Safety. Many of our instructors in Dorchester, MA also have additional certifications in lifeguarding, water aerobics, and infant swimming. We ensure that every instructor has at least two years of teaching experience and undergoes rigorous background checks. Every instructor is fully insured and covered under Sunsational Swim School's insurance policy.
What is your Learn to Swim Guarantee?
Our Learn to Swim Guarantee promises that children ages 3 years and older will demonstrate critical water safety skills after 12 private lessons. Specifically, they’ll be able to swim to the side of the pool after an unexpected fall. If your child hasn’t reached this milestone, we’ll offer up to four additional lessons at no cost to ensure they meet the goal.
What is the cost and how many lessons are typically required?
The cost of private swim lessons varies based on the package you choose, with options ranging from 6 to 18 lessons. For most students, we recommend at least 12 lessons to build essential swimming and water safety skills, and we proudly offer a Learn to Swim Guarantee within those 12 lessons for children ages 3 and up. Begin a registration now to select your package and see a full, no obligation price quote.
When can I register? How?
We offer year-round rolling registration, allowing you to sign up and start lessons at any time that suits you. This flexibility helps accommodate busy schedules and seasonal preferences. Our website offers an easy registration process where you can specify your needs, goals, schedule, and any special requests. You can also call us to register over the phone M-F 830am-5pm PST at 1-475-714-9896.

Nearby areas we offer Swimming Lessons

Acton, MA
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Braintree, MA
Burlington, MA
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Chelsea, MA
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Danvers, MA
Dedham, MA
Dorchester, MA
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