Private Swim Lessons inVentura
Looking for the best private swim lessons near me? It’s always a Sunsational time to learn to swim in Ventura! Our private swim lessons in Ventura ensure rapid progress in essential water safety skills
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With our Learn-to-Swim Guarantee, if your child can’t demonstrate the “Sunsational Swim Sequence” by the twelfth lesson, we’ll give you up to four additional classes for free! Lessons are available for all ages: infants, toddlers, older children, and adults, helping swimmers gain confidence, safety and skills in weeks, whether at your home pool or a local community pool in the Ventura area.
Sunsational Swim School brings essential swim skills to you, helping everyone enjoy the water more safely across Ventura.
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Popular Swimming Lesson Programs
Baby Swim Lessons
Your baby can begin to learn water safety skills—it’s never too early to start!
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Fun, safe lessons to help toddlers build confidence and basic swim skills.
SelectChild Swim Lessons
Our private classes can help your child achieve—and exceed—their swimming goals.
SelectTeenager Swim Lessons
Our one-on-one lessons help your teen pickup the basics of swim with comfortable guidance.
SelectAdult Swim Lessons
Our lessons help even the most reluctant adults to conquer their fears.
SelectSpecial Needs Swim Lessons
Our trained instructors can help students with autism, sensory challenges, ADHD, physical disabilities & more.
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Levels we teach on our Swim Lesson Programs
Tadpole Skills
Cue words to learn to hold breath underwater
Assisted back float
Assisted front float/submersion
Developing underwater comfort & water acclimation
Assisted Kicking
Introduction of Water Safety Skills (based on age)
Blowing bubbles
Assisted "monkey crawl" along pool wall
Starfish Skills
Unassisted backfloat
Underwater swim (person to person & to wall)
"Monkey Crawl" holding the side of the pool wall
Reach for the side of the pool after submersion
Assisted roll to back float
Assisted climb out of pool
Goldfish Skills
Unassisted kicking underwater
Underwater turn to grab wall (near edge)
Roll to back float (less assistance)
Unassisted 15+ second back float
Assisted fall into water and roll to back float
Unassisted climb out of pool
Jellyfish Skills
Unassisted roll to back float
Drop in from pool edge, turn around and kick back to wall
Unassisted 30+ second back float
Unassisted roll to back float after fall in water
Seahorse Skills
Tread water
Assisted back float
Assisted front float/submersion
Developing underwater comfort & water acclimation
Assisted Kicking
Introduction of Water Safety Skills (based on age)
Blowing bubbles
Assisted "monkey crawl" along pool wall
Dolphin Skills
Breaststroke
Jump into pool tread water 10s return to side
Forward somersault
Skull head first 5m
Backstroke
Dolphin kick
Seal Skills
Technique refinement for all strokes
Tread water 30+ seconds
Retrieve underwater objects in deep water
Flip turns
Head first surface dive in deep water
Butterfly
Why are Ventura swimming 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:
Enrolling your child in swimming lessons is one of the best ways to prevent drowning by teaching them essential water safety skills.
Benefits of private swimming lessons in Ventura
Water safety comes first
Our private swimming lessons in Ventura teach essential water safety skills from day one. Our Sunsational Swim School instructors focus on helping swimmers learn how to swim confidently to recover from unexpected falls into the water. The “Sunsational Swim Sequence” teaches students to turn around, find the wall, and swim to safety.
Personalized instruction for faster progress
Our experienced teachers make lesson plans guided by each swimmer’s needs and strengths, because every student learns to swim differently. Sunsational’s classes in Ventura utilize gentle, encouraging techniques so that kids and adults can conquer fears and learn to swim more quickly.
Top-rated Instructors
All Sunsational instructors are CPR/First Aid certified w/ minimum 2 years experience teaching baby lessons
Home or community pool: your choice!
You save time and money when you can choose the location that works best for your family. Sunsational Swim Instructors teach lessons at the Ventura-area pool you choose—in your neighborhood or your backyard!
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We're so confident in the quality of our swim instructors that we stand behind them with our Sunsational Instructor Guarantee!
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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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Featured swim instructors in Ventura, CA
We believe our students deserve the best, so we work with only the best swim instructors in Ventura. 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.
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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!
Jessica B.
Ventura, CA 93001
Sunsational Certified Since 2021
Hi, my name is Jessica and I've been teaching swim lessons for about 9 years now for any ages between toddlers and adults. I've also been a California State Ocean Lifeguard for 7 years and a California State Junior Lifeguard Instructor for about 4 years. Outside of aquatics, I am an EMT for an ambulance company. I love to teach swim lessons because I think it is so important for every child to be SAFE in and around the water. Plus, it is so much fun!
Giovanna P.
Ventura, California 93001
Certification N/A
Hi! My name is Giovanna, and Ive been a swim instructor for over 4 years! Being a competitive swimmer for 12 years, I have a passion for the water and more specifically the pool, and knowledge to teach those who want to have fun but also be safe! My goal in swim lessons is to create a safe space for students to grow and feel comfortable in the water, and to instill a joy for the water! A bit about me, I am Brazilian-American, have a BA in Global Studies, speak Spanish, Portuguese and French, and love to travel!
Lauren B.
Ventura, California 93003
Certification N/A
Hi! My name is Lauren, and I graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a degree in Environmental Science. I also have a TEFL teaching certification and spent a year and a half teaching 3rd graders in Thailand. While there, I helped start and coach a young swim league for a school district in Chiang Mai. I also swam competitively in high school, have my open water diving certification, and, most recently, helped my 2 1/2-year-old godson overcome a fear of the pool, and now we cant keep him out! I have experience with ages 2-14. I hope I can continue to help teach children to love the water as much as I do!
Riley N.
Ventura, California 93001
Certification N/A
Hi, I'm Riley! I have a passion for swimming and did it competitively for about 8 years. I hope to inspire that same love for water in all of my students! Water safety is my number one priority, and I have a lot of experience with fearful beginners and those with disabilities.
Eduardo H.
Oxnard, CA 93036
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Luciano HuapayaSwim teaching experience: 3 years- Arizona State University (children-adult)- Oxnard High School District (5-17 year olds)Other experience: - Aquatics Pool Manager and Lifeguard/CPR Instructor: 3 years (ASU)I love teaching others how to swim! I have helped kids get comfortable with the water to helping triathletes improve their stroke for Ironman!https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucianohuapaya/P.S. I am friendly :)
Emma H.
Ventura, California 93004
Certification N/A
Hi, Im Emma! Ive been teaching swim lessons since February 2019, working with kids from 6 months to 18 years old, including those with special needs. With a background in competitive swimming and lifeguarding, and as an active certified EMT, I prioritize both safety and skill. I love helping swimmers of all levels grow in the water! I cant wait to teach you!
Courtney A.
Ventura, CA 93004
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, I'm Courtney! I have worked with kids of all ages teaching swimming, surfing, kayaking and water safety for years. I also swam competitively in high school.Worked w/special needs Jr. Blind kids: surfing, kayaking & water safety. Very experienced w/shy, less confident or those needing extra time to be comfortable around water.I love being able to teach swimming and water safety! These skills and confidence offer a lifetime of enjoyment!
Julia B.
Oxnard, CA 93035
Sunsational Certified Since 2022
Hello! My name is Julia and I have been teaching swim lessons for about 5 years now to ages 3-18. However I also tutor, mentor, nanny, and do babysitting, I have been doing that for about 4 years now. Right now I am attending Cal State University Channel Islands as a health science major hoping to become a nurse. I do have a AA in Kinesiology from Mt. San Antonio College. I have swam competitively for about 12 years and I did competitive water polo for 10.
Yevgeniy B.
Oxnard, California 93035
Certification N/A
Hi! I'm an experienced aquatics instructor and love working with families on achieving their swimming goals with a fun, comfortable, and progressive approach. I have been a lifeguard and pool manager at various facilities, and I have worked as a full-time senior staff instructor for the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the American Red Cross across their community and workplace training programs since February 2021.
Collin S.
Ventura, California 93004
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
My name is Collin Spargur Ive been swimming in college the past 4 years as well as ocean lifeguarding the past 6 summers.
Kelsey C.
Oxnard, California 93030
Certification N/A
Born in Santa Barbara and raised in a pool! I have been swimming competitively since I was 5 years old and teaching kids how to swim as my first job since June 2016. I have lived and traveled to many countries, so I am respectful of all cultures. I graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with my BS in Travel Industry Management and California Southern University with an MA in Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy. I have taught kids in the U.S., Canada, and China. I have worked with both neurodivergent and neurotypical toddlers and kids during my internship to be a therapist. I focus not only on swimming but on the whole person, socially and emotionally. Safety first, fun second, life skills third! I work well with teenagers and adults as well! I will see you in the pool!
jacqueline s.
Port Hueneme, California 93041
Certification N/A
Hi there! I'm Jaci, CPR-certified with over 5 years of experience as a lifeguard and private swim instructor working with kids and teens aged 5-18. Right now, I'm studying clinical psychology in graduate school, which means I understand how kids learn and grow both in and out of the pool. This helps me create lessons that are not only fun but also tailored to each child's stage of development. I believe swimming is about more than just strokes; it's about building confidence, feeling comfortable in the water, and having fun while doing it! Whether you're just starting out or want to sharpen your skills, my lessons focus on making every minute enjoyable, encouraging, and safe. I'm excited to help you discover the joy of water and swimming!
Joe W.
Santa Paula, California 93060
Certification N/A
Hi there! My name is Joe. I started taking swim lessons at five years old and later decided to pay forward the valuable skills my swim teachers gave me. What makes me a great swim teacher is my love for working with kids. In addition to being the third of seven children (one of whom has special needs), Ive spent years as a youth sports coach and camp counselor. I love seeing kids confidence grow as they learn, their personality shining through and smiles coming to their faces. Ive taught swim lessons since February 2022 and have become a certified lifeguard, which has cemented my belief in the great importance of knowing how to swim; its a skill that doesnt just make pool time fun, but can save lives. Hope to see you at the pool soon!
Judykay A.
Carpinteria, California 93013
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hi, I'm JudyKay and I love everything about swimming. I learned to swim as a young child and that began a lifelong love affair. I swam competitively in high school. I began to teach children 12 months to adults in the late 1980's. I combine a gentle and kind approach to the new learner's lessons. Safety is a big part of how I teach. Swim skills are fun to learn in an environment of acceptance and safety. Let's get started on making your swim goals a reality! Happy Swimming!
Courtney S.
Camarillo, California 93010
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi, my name is Courtney. I have been teaching all ages to swim for the past couple of years. I love watching kids learn how to swim and the confidence they develop. My background is in the medical field with a nursing degree and bachelors in health and wellness. I have a six-year-old son who has taught me more about life than I can even say, including how to relate well with children of all ages. I am confident in my ability to teach and help fearful little ones move past their fear of the water. I have been in the water for most of my life including swim team and lifeguarding, and I am extremely competent in water safety for all ages.
Isabel d.
Camarillo, California 93012
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hello! My name is Izzy, and I am currently the Head Coach for the Boys and Girls Water Polo programs at Newbury Park High School. I have been swimming/playing water polo since I was 10 years old. I have coached many different ages and levels.
Amanda O.
Somis, CA 93066
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi! My name is Amanda and I want to help teach you or your children how to swim! I`ve always had a love for the water and started competitively swimming when I was in 5th grade to my freshman year in college. I`ve taught children from 2-10 years to swim, or basic motor skills! I went to University of Hawai`i at M─ünoa and earned a degree in Kinesiology & Rehab Science in 2018. If you have any questions let me know! Mahalo!
Anastasia G.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Ana and I have been teaching lessons for 4 years with kids and adults of all ages and skill levels. I was a competitive swimmer for 8 years and have knowledge of stroke and technique. I also have experience with babysitting and tutoring. I am a college student getting a degree in Political Science and Communication. I love teaching swim lessons because I love watching kids grow and learn!
Emma C.
Moorpark, California 93021
Sunsational Certified Since 2022
Hi, my name is Emma, and I have been teaching swim lessons for five years now with kids 1-16 ranging from levels such as being very nervous to super confident. I have been working with kids for 6 years as a babysitter and camp counselor. Im currently a student at Moorpark College working toward a chemistry degree. I really love teaching swim lessons because I love being a part of the special life skill that comes with lessons. I also swam competitively for several years and worked with kids on teams.
Jason O.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hi I am Jason! I have 10 years exp. teaching swimming with ages 3 -55 YO as a Swim Coach, Private Instructor, Stroke Specialist. I swam my way through the University of Southern California and earned a degree in International Relations and Global Economics, in 2018. I love teaching swimming because it gives me the opportunity to share the knowledge, respect, and love I have for swimming with my community and in helping others become comfortable in the water and develop lifetime passions.
Julia B.
Thousand Oaks, California 91360
Certification N/A
My name is Julia Benko, and I am currently a senior at California Lutheran University. I am also part of the swim team at Cal Lu! I have been a competitive swimmer since I was six years old. I have been teaching swim lessons since November 2015 and have worked with kids as young as 12 months old to older teens up to 18 years old. Currently, I am also an assistant coach at Horizon Swimming and work with all age groups! I love teaching children how to swim and can work with a wide range of ages.
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Our pricing is transparent and based on the swim lesson package you choose. Packages are available in 6, 12 and 18 lessons with options for 30-minute, 60-minute or longer sessions for multiple students back-to-back. Every package includes a certified, background-checked instructor who comes to your home or preferred pool. Because lessons are private and personalized, you’ll see faster progress and greater value compared to group classes. Start a registration to build a package and see an exact, no-hassle price on options best for your goals and budget.
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 Ventura, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever you’re ready.
Our core service is providing private, at-home swim lessons. Your trained instructor travels to your home pool, community pool or aquatic facility anywhere in Ventura or across Ventura County. If you don't have a pool, our instructors are happy to meet you at any safe, local pool of your choosing. If using a facility pool, be sure to have authorization to have your Private Swim Lessons there.
Absolutely. Every Sunsational swim instructor is rigorously vetted with comprehensive background checks and is certified in CPR and first aid, and insured under our company insurance policy. Our instructors have a minimum of 2 seasons of teaching experience before being certified. Many also have specialized experience working with infants, toddlers, special needs learners, or adults overcoming fear of water. In Ventura, where home/HOA pools, beaches make swimming skills essential, you can trust that your instructor is not only qualified but passionate about building water confidence and safety in every student.
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 Ventura, 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.
We stand by the quality of our instructors and offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. While we are confident in our rigorous selection process (all instructors are background-checked and CPR-certified), we want you to have the perfect match. If you're not completely satisfied with your first lesson, just let us know, and we'll restart your lessons with a new instructor or refund your unused lessons, your choice.
For baby and some toddler lessons, parent participation is encouraged for building water comfort. For older children (typically ages 2+), parents are not specifically encouraged to be in the water, as our one-on-one private instruction is designed to build independence. However, we always require a responsible adult to be present on the premises for all lessons with minors. If you have specific preferences or concerns, our team is happy to accommodate them in your registration. We tailor each lesson to your comfort and goals.