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Sunsational Private Swim Lessons San Marcos, CA

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Sunsational Swim School offers the highest-rated private swimming lessons in San Marcos, CA. Founded in 2009 by a caring educator and dedicated mom of 4, Sarah Sebe, our mission is to make learning to swim safe, fast, fun, and hassle-free!

We specialize in highly-effective, private at-home swim lessons for learners of all ages. Our certified and experienced private swim instructors travel to your home or community pool in San Marcos to teach your swim lessons on your schedule!

Our trusted brand reputation, dedicated founder, and high instructor standard set Sunsational apart. Our dedication to 5-star service and amazing swim instructors are what make Sunsational the highest-rated swim program in San Marcos and America!

Why Informed Families Choose Sunsational

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Access to Amazing Swim Instructors

We have the most vetted team of swim instructors in America. Unlike other swim programs, we know each of our swim instructors from 1-on-1 interviews. We've built our reputation on providing only the best swim instructors since 2009. Our instructors are what make Sunsational Swim School the #1 in-demand private swim lessons in San Marcos.

Sunsational Private Swim Instructors in San Marcos Maintain the Highest Bar of Excellence:

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Minimum 2+ Yrs. Teaching Experience

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CPR/First Aid Certified

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Personally known and interviewed 1-on-1 by our in-house hiring team

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Vetted and passed National and Local background checks

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Fully insured and covered under Sunsational Swim School's insurance policies

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Backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee

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Personalized Swim Lesson Curriculum For All Ages

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Baby/Infant swim lessons

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Toddler/Preschool swim lessons

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School Age/Jr/Teen swim lessons

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Adult swim lessons

We care about how you learn, what you learn, and how fast you learn. Get private swim lessons tailored to meet your needs and goals. Whether you're a beginner learning to swim, looking for lessons for your kid(s), or are a more advanced swimmer refining your technique, your curriculum will be crafted by your instructor to meet your skill level, learning style and pace. We have specialized instructors for every need and we'll match you with the right one. You'll see amazing results faster training with your Sunsational swim instructor than you will with other swim programs!

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Learn to Swim Guaranteed (Young Swimmers Ages 3 and Up!)

When you choose Sunsational, you choose the first swim school to offer a Learn to Swim Guarantee. Our guarantee states that within JUST 12 lessons, young swimmers ages 3 years and older will be able to turn around in the water, kick back to the nearest wall, and grab on to the edge after entering or being dropped in. This foundational skill set is proven to reduce the risk of child drowning by up to 88%! If your child cannot complete this guarantee by the end of their Learn to Swim Guaranteed package, we'll provide up to 4 free additional lessons until they can! If your child finds themselves unexpectedly in the water, our instructors train them to navigate from it safely!

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Truly Custom Scheduling

We know life in San Marcos is busy (our founder is a busy mom of 4 herself)! That's why we offer truly custom scheduling. We'll fit your swim lessons into your lifestyle, not the other way around. Sunrise sessions before school, lunchtime laps, or sunset swim after work? You tell us what's best for you and we'll make it work.

Schedule anytime between 6am - 8pm!

Available 7 days per week

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The Swim Lessons At-Home Advantages

Beyond the conveneince of saving the time and hassle of commuting from lesson to lesson in San Marcos traffic, learning to swim at home has major advantages for both children and adults.

Advantages for Children

  • 87% of drownings happen at home pools—Children get to learn to swim and be safe where it matters most. Formal swim lessons are shown to reduce drowning risk by up to 88%!
  • Non-distracting surroundings
  • Familiar environment

Advantages for Adults

  • Privacy—Overcoming the vulnerability of learning a new skill, especially swimming, is easier without an audience
  • Comfortable environment—you're in familiar surroundings, reducing anxiety and making you more receptive to learning

How Sunsational Works

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Register Online

Submit a quick & easy registration. We'll review your details to match you with the perfect swim instructor!

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registration step 2 - we'll personally pick an instructor for your lessons based on your needs, schedule and goals.

Get Matched

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

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registration step 3 - your hand-selected swim instructor will reach out to you to schedule lessons. Start your lessons!

Start Your Lessons

Dive in. Reach your swimming goals faster than you imagined with your Sunsational teacher!

Clients Love Our Private Swimming Lessons

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1,674+ Reviews

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Christine R

Zoe has been both patient and persistent with our fearful kindergartener to get him comfortable with swimming. Every week she gets him to do something new; this week it was floating on his back. He adores her and for the first time he looks forward to getting in the pool. We are big fans!

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Katie B

Katie Blair was a fantastic swim instructor for our two kids - fun, friendly, professional. The kids loved her and learned a ton. Would definitely recommend.

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Crystal W

I scheduled my 5 YO for swim lessons and from the time I was connected with the instructor (Grant) to completing the lesson package was a great experience. Customer service is a lost art and Grant gives me hope that there are people who truly care about their job. Grant scheduled a phone call well in advance of the first class to gain a better understanding of what we wanted to accomplish and to understand what works and what doesn't for our child in a learning environment. In addition, Grant would always text to confirm our scheduled class which I always appreciate. As soon as my 5 YO met Grant, they immediately felt at ease and you could feel Grant's confidence and presence. He encouraged where necessary spoke with a gentle authority and above all made sure to have fun!! Thanks Grant and hope many more families get the opportunity to have you as an instructor!

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Crystal W

I scheduled my 5 YO for swim lessons and from the time I was connected with the instructor (Grant) to completing the lesson package was a great experience. Customer service is a lost art and Grant gives me hope that there are people who truly care about their job. Grant scheduled a phone call well in advance of the first class to gain a better understanding of what we wanted to accomplish and to understand what works and what doesn't for our child in a learning environment. In addition, Grant would always text to confirm our scheduled class which I always appreciate. As soon as my 5 YO met Grant, they immediately felt at ease and you could feel Grant's confidence and presence. He encouraged where necessary spoke with a gentle authority and above all made sure to have fun!! Thanks Grant and hope many more families get the opportunity to have you as an instructor!

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Marnel H

James was an excellent instructor. My kids are now more confident swimmers and love swimming. James got them motivated to continue learning water sports. James was always on time, provided lesson feedback and what each kid should work on for practice, and was always very kind. My kids had the best time! We moved to another area of the county and I hope we will be able to find an instructor like James again. If you want your kiddo(s) to become proficient and love learning, definitely go with Sunsational!

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Danielle T

Ms. Christina has been so good with our group of 6 kiddos. We have two babies, two beginners and two intermediate swimmers that make up our group and she has done a wonderful job of teaching each of them at their levels and pushing them to learn new skills every day. We are very happy that we chose Sunsational Swim.

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Danielle T

Ms. Christina has been so good with our group of 6 kiddos. We have two babies, two beginners and two intermediate swimmers that make up our group and she has done a wonderful job of teaching each of them at their levels and pushing them to learn new skills every day. We are very happy that we chose Sunsational Swim.

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Tara S

We have loved the 1-1 fun & learning with Grant Still. He has a great attitude even when my crazy 3 year old is splashing him in the face. He has taught him skills and created a level of excitement about swimming for my son. We have all thoroughly enjoyed the time and care put into each lesson.

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Tara S

We have loved the 1-1 fun & learning with Grant Still. He has a great attitude even when my crazy 3 year old is splashing him in the face. He has taught him skills and created a level of excitement about swimming for my son. We have all thoroughly enjoyed the time and care put into each lesson.

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Tara S

We have loved the 1-1 fun & learning with Grant Still. He has a great attitude even when my crazy 3 year old is splashing him in the face. He has taught him skills and created a level of excitement about swimming for my son. We have all thoroughly enjoyed the time and care put into each lesson.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

If you're not happy with your swim lessons after your first lesson, contact us and we'll restart your lesson package with another instructor or provide a refund, your choice!

Featured Swim Instructors In San Marcos

Our clients come to us for the best swim lessons, so we work with only the best swim instructors in San Marcos. Every Sunsational swim instructor is known by a member of our quality team from a 1-on-1 interview. All our private swim lesson instructors have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, are CPR/First Aid certified, and pass national and local background checks. We screen for the best so you don't have to! Register today for your swim lessons and our expert matching team will you pair you with the best swim instructor for your goals.
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Berenice N

Hi, my name is Berenice Nevarez (Berry) and I’ve been teaching swim lessons for 2 years! The ages I worked with most were 3+. I've also worked with children for babysitting for 4 years. I am currently a student at Cal State San Marcos earning a degree in Communications and Marketing. Teaching swimming has been a fun hobby for me! I love asking about the goals we want to reach together in our lessons, and reaching them!

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Alyssa M

Hello! My name is Alyssa and I’ve taught swim lessons to ages from newborns to 10 years old. I’ve had many experiences around children my whole life whether that has been babysitting, volunteering on mission trips, or occasional camp counselor. I am a college student attending Cal State San Marcos working to earn my degree in nursing. I love teaching swim because it promotes an important life skill while also adding some fun for children and knowing they’re safe.

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Ryan O

Hi,, my name is Ryan. I am a Marine Corps veteran and a former Instructor of Water Survival/Scout Swimmer of 4 years. I have taught swimmers of all abilities and have extensive experience working with children in a daycare as well as at home. I have a passion for swimming and believe water safety/confidence are essential skills for people of all ages. I like to create a comfortable learning environment and remain a very patient Instructor that is still capable of motivating students to learn.

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Kelly B

Hi, I choose to go by my nickname Kelly! I have taught swim lessons and life guarded for over 9 years! Mostly ages infant to 12 years old. I've also taught children with special needs how to swim. I've worked at the YMCA . I was on my college swim team and completed my college degree winning numerous awards. Living at the beach, I became a professional surfer placing 3rd. I also am a certified diver up to 30 ft. I continue to workout and swim laps at my home pool during the summer!

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Leah W

Hi! My name is Leah and I have been teaching swim lessons for over 4 years! I have taught children as young as infant through adult, and have also had experience working with special needs clients. I have also volunteered with girls ages 1st-5th grade at a self esteem day camp, infants and toddlers in childcare opportunities, and older children coaching swim! I am currently in school hoping to achieve degree in psychology. I love teaching swimming because the water is my favorite place to be!

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Luke D

Hello! My name is Luke Dixon. I have taught swimming lessons with ages ranging from infants up to adults, with skill levels from very beginner swimmers to competitive swimmers. I also have experience teaching children with Autism and Down syndrome how to swim and have 3 years experience working as a pool lifeguard. I love teaching swimming lessons because I enjoy helping children stay safe in the water and learn a lifelong skill!

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Dale K

Hi, I'm Dale. I commenced swimming & lifeguarding at age 6 to manage my chronic asthma & eczema. I have 10 yrs of experience competing professionally. In these rewarding, team-orientated sports, I developed discipline, patience, social skills, & passion for watersports. I energetically connect with people as I have a friendly disposition & a positive outlook. Learning to swim is a life skill that teaches us about water safety & keeps us fit & healthy. Come on, let's go swimming!

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Jaazmin H

Hi, my name is Jaazmin and I've been teaching swim lessons for over 5 years with children as young as 6 months old to 12 years old. I've also worked with children for many years as a babysitter, tutor and mentor. I love being a swim teacher because aquatic skills can save lives and give children a whole new type of life experience.

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Hi, my name is Thornton and I've been teaching swim lessons to ages 6 months to adults. I've worked with children for 3 years as a babysitter, a bible study leader, and Best Buddies (a club that provides special needs children with a friend). I am attending UCR and played 3 years of water polo on high school and club teams where I was team captain. I love teaching swimming lessons because it is rewarding to share a passion of mine and to get a child excited to swim.

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Jeff S

Hi, my name is Jeff Saavedra. I have taught swimming and worked in aquatics for 30 years. The ages I have taught range from 4 years to senior adults. I received my teaching degree and Master's at the University of New Mexico. I taught in the classroom for 16 years and as an elementary school principal for 17 years. I have always been passionate about teaching. Helping a child, teen or adult to feel empowered in the water through instruction is a wonderful experience.

Your San Marcos Private Swim Lesson Packages

Sunsational Is Niche Private Swim Lessons In San Marcos

Imagine joining a top swim club—that's Sunsational Swim School for you. High demand makes our private swim lessons in San Marcos niche because our instructors' schedules can fill quickly. Five-star customer service, friendly, professional staff, and excellent follow up puts us at the top of the list for clients looking for the best swimming lessons immediately. If you want to reach your swim goals with the help of a top instructor and enjoy the convenience of 5-star, at-home swimming lessons in San Marcos, choose Sunsational Swim School. Alleviate all your anxiety about finding the perfect swim lessons and choose the #1-rated swim program in America today, backed by 1,674+ reviews! Act now and before our availability is full to get San Marcos's best private swim lessons!

Our Swimming Lessons Framework

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PERSONALIZED CURRICULUM

Each lesson is tailored to meet your individual needs and goals as a student. Whether lessons are for your beginner child learning basic water safety or a more advanced swimmer refining their technique, the curriculum adapts to their skill level and learning pace.

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PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS

Instructors are carefully vetted and selected based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to connect with students of varying ages and abilities. They have proven, previous experience to deliver swim curriculum effectively.

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FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING

For something as important as learning how to swim, scheduling shouldn't be an obstacle. Sunsational Swim School offers truly custom scheduling that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle. Schedule your private swim lessons any day of the week, between 6am-8pm.

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SAFETY-FIRST APPROACH

Our program places a strong emphasis on safety, teaching students essential skills like floating, treading water, and basic rescue techniques. This focus is particularly emphasized in lessons for younger children.

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LEARN TO SWIM GUARANTEE

For younger learners, Sunsational offers a guarantee that they will learn to swim with a learn to swim guaranteed package. This guarantee reflects our confidence in our methods and instructors.

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PROGRESS TRACKING AND FEEDBACK

Regular assessments and feedback are integral to our program, ensuring students and their families are aware of progress and areas needing improvement. Instructors provide updates and can adjust the curriculum as needed. Our office staff will regularly check in with you to see how your lessons are going.

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HOME POOL ADVANTAGE

Conducting lessons in a home or community pool not only provides convenience but also helps students learn in a familiar environment, which can enhance the learning process and reduce anxiety.

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INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE LEARNING

Our private swim lessons are designed to cater to a wide range of students, including those with special needs, adults with water anxiety, or competitive swimmers seeking advanced coaching.

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ADAPTABILITY TO INDIVIDUAL LEARNING STYLES

Recognizing that everyone learns differently, Sunsational private swim instructors adapt their teaching style to each student’s learning preferences, ensuring a more effective and enjoyable experience.

Helping Support San Marcos With Every Lesson

Driving kids all over San Marcos for swim lessons can be aggravating: between struggling to get through traffic to get there on time and classes scheduled at the least convenient possible time, maybe you've asked yourself 'Is it worth it?'

The good news? There's a better, faster, less stressful way to help everyone in your family be more confident in the water: private swimming lessons with a Sunsational Swim instructor in San Marcos! When you choose us as your swim school, we bring personalized lessons to your club, community pool, or even your own backyard.

Everyone knows that kids learn better when they have one-on-one attention, so it's no surprise if you haven't been impressed by the results from your child's crowded group lessons at the public pool. And, if you are a reluctant adult that's finally brave enough to learn to swim, it's much less nerve-wracking to give it a try for the first time in the comfort and privacy of your San Marcos home—not next to a class of infants and toddlers who seem ready to compete in the Olympics!

From start to finish, we make learning to swim convenient, cost-effective, and confidence-building. To get started, enter your zip code and answer a few brief registration questions, and we'll match you with a top-notch swim teacher who will come to you: any time of day, anywhere in San Marcos. From early-morning sessions to prepare for a military swim test, to weekday afternoons after school to work on stroke technique for a swim team tryout, there's no schedule that our Sunsational instructors can't accommodate.

Does it sound too good to be true? It's not—and because we're so sure we'll deliver the results you want, you can take advantage of our Sunsational Learn-to-Swim Guarantee (for kids 3 and up), if your swimmer is still unable to turn around and reach the wall after our twelve-lesson package. Why not sign up for San Marcos swim lessons today and see the Sunsational difference for yourself?

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What ages do you teach?

We teach infants, children, teens, and adults. Our private swim lessons start from as young as 6 months old. There's no upper age limit for adults&we believe it's never too late to learn to swim!

How much do private swim lessons cost?

Our pricing is based on the package of lessons you choose. Prices vary depending on the number of lessons, the length of each session, and whether you opt for private or semi-private lessons. The more you buy, the more you save! Begin a registration to select your package and see a full, no-obligation quote.

Where do you teach swimming lessons?

Our swim instructors travel to your home or community pool to teach your lessons. We provide swimming lessons throught San Marcos and the surrounding areas. Enter your zip code to check if you're eligible to register for our private lessons.

When can I register? How?

We offer a 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 at 1-888-788-2140 M-F 830am-5pm PST.

What is the Sunsational Learn to Swim Guarantee?

Our Learn to Swim Guarantee is a water safety skill set designed for young beginners. If your child were to jump or be lightly dropped into the water, our instructor teaches them to turn around, kick and grab the wall. Most kids are able to learn these skills - and more - within 12 private lessons, but if your child needs more time to meet this goal, we'll give each student up to 4 additional 30 minute lessons free. Here are the general requirements for more lessons: a) student is 3-17 years old b) student completes at least 12 private 30 minute lessons c) student has at least 3 lessons per week d) pool is minimum 82 degrees for all lessons e) student does not require special needs instruction or extreme fear counseling.