Private Swim Lessons in San Fernando Valley , CA

What do you see on a map of southern California? Water! From Calabasas to Burbank, there are so many ways to get wet and have fun in the In the San Fernando Valley area. In the Golden State, one of the best gifts you can give a child is knowing how to be safe in and around the water.

Throughout the San Fernando Valley area, we offer private swim lessons for students of all ages—infant to adult—that help them gain confidence and the water safety skills they need to swim in their home swimming pools or maybe even at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor!

As you take classes with a Sunsational swim teacher in the San Fernando Valley, you can’t help but notice the difference between the crowded, one-style-fits all classes offered by your local pool and our one-on-one, customized private swimming lessons. If you’d like to see your swimmer improve in weeks, instead of months or years, you’ll appreciate Sunsational’s Learn-to-Swim Guarantee package: if, after the initial lesson package of twelve classes, your child (age 3 or older) is unable to swim unassisted to the side of the pool (from a simulated fall), we give you up to four complimentary lessons until they can.

Also, if you or your child are interested in swimming on a competitive team like Rattler Swim Club or one of the many other groups serving the San Fernando Valley, Sunsational Swim offers private lessons with current and former swim coaches to work on your stroke mechanics and help you butterfly, backstroke, freestyle, and breaststroke your way to your racing goals.

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We have the following Partner Pool Locations:

Private Pool in Encino, CA 91436

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 San Fernando Valley 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

60,000+

Swim Lessons taken

2000+

Sunsational Swim Instructors

1500+

Cities Served

Benefits of Private Swimming Lessons in San Fernando Valley

Sunsational’s Priority Is Water Safety

Our San Fernando Valley swim lessons focus on getting kids to locate the wall, turn around, and swim to the side of the pool—because too many drownings take place when a child can’t exit the pool safely after accidentally falling in.

Scheduling at Your Convenience

Who ever thought that swim classes at naptime were a good idea? With Sunsational, any time that works for you is a perfect time for lessons! We even offer after-work sessions for the adult in your family that is ready to learn how to swim.

Lesson Plans Unique to You

Our swim instructors help each swimmer overcome fears and learn all of the water skills needed to be safer. Because no two learners are the same, we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to instruction; each lesson is designed to meet the specific needs of the swimmer, using a gentle, progressive approach. We’re so sure that our students will make quick, measurable progress that we provide a Learn-to-Swim Guarantee package for students 3 and older (infant and toddler lessons excluded).

You Choose the Pool

Work, sports, school, and activities...oh my! Would you rather spend your free time in traffic, driving from one San Fernando Valley suburb to another for yet another class, or in the comfort of your favorite pool (in your community or your backyard!) with a Sunsational Swim teacher who brings private swimming lessons right to you?

How does Sunsational Swim Work

1

Register Online

Tell us your needs so we can match you with the perfect Sunsational Instructor
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Get Matched

Shortly after registering we introduce you to your hand selected instructor who will contact you to schedule lessons
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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

Thankfully they sent me Caitlin and I have to tell you she is a Godsend! Patient soothing kind and an amazing teacher. I have always been afraid of water and she has taken me out of that mindset with compassion and today I actually swam across the pool all the way to the 7 foot end and back! I could not even imagine this had it not been for Caitlin! She is the absolute best! That is why I am giving HER a fiver star review!!!

Caitlyn was everything we'd hope for in a swim instructor. Most important of all my son went from being a brick in the water to knowing how to swim in less than two weeks. My daughter who had been to swimming camp a year earlier, developed bad habits which Caitlyn corrected. Both my children loved their time with her and she was a pleasure to interact with. Recommend 100%.

There are not enough words to describe Heather Goldman. She's amazing! My husband and I are very pleased and wanted to share her love for swimming and knowledge to others who are looking for top-notch swim lessons.

Heather was able to teach our son at 5 yrs old and daughter at 3 years old to swim. Our son feared the water and our daughter was never in the pool without a floatie. Within one week they were both swimming and love to show everyone what they have learned. From our son swimming across the pool in deep water, jumping, getting rings to diving and our daughter mastering the backfloat and becoming a strong little swimmer. Heather treats our pool as their oasis. She connects their whole being into the water. Heather has built a confidence in them they never knew prior to meeting her. Both of our kids trust her and have come to love her as family. My husband and I have learned so much being in the lessons with each of them too. We highly recommend Heather Goldman to be your child's swimming instructor. She is truly the best of the best!

AMAZING Experience!

My two children took swim lessons at a YMCA for a season. Despite taking them to swim lessons every Saturday and practicing with them regularly, they never even came close to swimming! Both my children were scared to death to go near the water without their floaties! After taking a SINGLE lesson with Deven from Sunsational Swim School, my six year old was swimming on his own. ONE HALF HOUR LESSON! The instruction was SO different from what we had at the YMCA! Deven is an amazing instructor. After just six lessons, my six year old is confidently jumping into the deep end of the pool and can swim across the width of the pool with no hesitation. After six lessons, my freshly four year old is beginning to swim and will confidently dive down under water. Deven was so patient and the kids. I was blown away by the clear instructions and patient, direct instructions. I am in shock! After just six lessons, I have two little swimmers!!!

We could not be happier with our instructor Jacques. Our 4 year old wanted nothing to do with swimming last summer and his first lesson with Jacques was like watching a completely different boy. Our son was comfortable with Jacques right away and is always so excited for his next lesson. Only after a couple of lessons our son has made so much progress and we truly owe it to our instructor. He is always on time, so professional and so so friendly. He is absolutely fabulous, thank you, Jacques!!

Jacques with Sunsational did a great job teaching our four year old twins to swim better. We had tried teaching them on our own but weren't making much progress. He was very patient with our more afraid child and she made progress and our more brave child made even more progress. He worked with us on times and rescheduled when our kids were too sick. He was always on time. He did a great job.

We signed up for swim lessons through the school. They assigned Jacques to teach my 1-year-old. We're doing private lessons at the house and I'm happy with how everything is going. My son is learning and having fun! I am a self-thought swimmer but wanted my child to learn pool safety the best way possible. Thank you, Jacques, we appreciate having you as our swim instructor!

Our swim instructor Jacques was amazing! We signed up for 12 30 minute sessions for our 4 year old. By lesson 2 we already saw tremendous improvement, and by the end our 4 year olds confidence and ability far exceeded my expectations. Jacques was patient warm and professional throughout the entire experience. I would highly recommend him to any one in need of swim lessons.

Melissa has been such a pleasure to have as a teacher for my son. She is an excellent swimmer and soon he will be too! She is always smiling and has a great attitude.

Highly recommend getting this for every kid. My son was terrified of putting his face under the water but now does it easily and can swim around. Our instructor Caitlyn is the BEST! She is so calm and patient. Wonderful attitude and great at working with kids!

Featured Swim Instructors in San Fernando Valley, CA

We believe our students deserve the best, so we work with only the best swim instructors in San Fernando Valley. 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!

Ashley U

Panorama City, CA

Hi! I'm Ashley and I have lived in California for about 3 1/2 years and moved here from Connecticut. I am a former Division I swimmer with over 10 years of competitive swim experience. I have been a certified lifeguard/swim instructor for over 10 years and have experience instructing all levels, abilities, and ages.

Olivia H

Santa Clarita, CA

Hi, my name is Olivia and I've been a swim instructor for the past four years for ages 1 to 16. I've also worked with children for four years in a variety of positions, including as an early education classroom assistant and waterfront director/ educator of a youth camp. I graduated from Carthage College with a degree in Communication in 2019. I love teaching swimming because as a former competitive swimmer I have a passion for helping people improve their swimming skills, beginner or advanced.

Elijah W

North Hollywood, CA

Hi, my name is Elijah and I have been teaching swim lessons for 6 years for all ages including infants, toddlers, and special needs children. As a former Competitive Swimmer for USA Swimming and Diver for 14 years including being an NCAA Division 1 Diver for the University of Maryland Baltimore County, the pool has always been a second home yet is through this experience I have developed a passion for teaching and helping others conquer their fears and develop their own love for the water.

Sarah S

Burbank, CA

Hi there! I'm Sarah and I've been teaching swim for over 10 years with ages 18 months to 16 years old. I also babysit and pet sit. Throughout high school I swam competitively and love teaching students of all abilities. I went to Cal State Northridge and have my degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. I love seeing children grow and learn but also have fun at the same time!

Kammeryn P

Van Nuys, CA

Hi, my name is Kammeryn. I've been a lifeguard for 3 years now and have done quite a bit of side work teaching swimming. I started at 14 in a volunteer position with kids ages 2-10, then worked my way to becoming a swim coach working with ages 2-18, and then during the year I worked at my local recreation center teaching infants just months old to adults over 18. I swam competitively for 7 years and enjoyed it so much so hopefully I can extend my love of swimming and knowledge to others.

Ymane L

Van Nuys, CA

Hi my name is Ymane (pronounced Emon like Pokémon without the pok). I’ve been teaching swim lessons for over 10 years. The youngest I have taught is age 4 and the oldest is 61 years of age. I have cultivated a variety of special games and skills over the years that help youngsters with the possible fear of water. I have competed on both my High School and College Swim Teams. I graduated Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelors degree in Biology and a minor in Psychology.

Nailah (Yaya) W

North Hollywood, CA

Hello, my name is Nailah but I prefer to go by Yaya. I have been swim coaching and teaching private lessons for 5years now with ages 6 months-18 years. Beyond Aquatics: I am an Herbalist, Doula & Freelance Photographer. I also teach yoga & meditation. I studied Creative Writing at the American University of Paris in France. I speak French & English. I love teaching swim lessons because its a great way for me to share my love of the sport with children and hopefully they will come to love it too!

Natasha H

Northridge, CA

Hello, my name is Tasha and I've been teaching swim lessons for over 5 years with ages 3-13. I love working with children, who may be fearful of the water or jump right in, and teaching them this amazing life saving skill. As a former competitive swimmer I know just how exciting it is to be in the water. Teaching someone to swim, no matter what their experience, is something that I am passionate about because being in the water was one of the joys of my life and I want to pass that on.

Hannah L

Woodland Hills, CA

Hi, my name is Hannah, and I have been teaching swim lessons for 3 years! I am a kindergarten teacher, and I spend my summers at camp working with children of all abilities, ages 4-18, and have taught swimming in both lakes and pools. I love teaching swimming because when I swim, I feel like I am flying, and would love for you to feel the same way!
Swimming can be scary for first timers, but with patience, game based learning, and knowledge of pool safety, swimming will become second nature!

Arianna R

Mission Hills, CA

I have over 8 years experience coaching youth soccer . I love working with kids and I live for when children’s faces bright up when they learn and retain new information. I am a college graduate with a bachelor of science degree and I was recently honorably discharged from the Navy. I have a full year experience swimming and training with the Navy Seals . I look forward to meeting you and your little ones . Stay safe and have a wonderful day.

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	$390-$540 (12 private lessons)	$1000-$3000+ (@ $80/month for 1x week)

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