Teen Swim Lessons inWinter Haven
Looking for the best private swim lessons near me? It’s always a Sunsational time to learn to swim in Winter Haven! Our private swim lessons in Winter Haven ensure rapid progress in essential water safety skills.
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Sunsational Swim School offers private teen swim lessons in Winter Haven for beginner, intermediate, and competitive swimmers. If your teen hasn’t learned to swim yet, private swim lessons are the best way to help them build this essential life skill quickly and confidently.
Water safety is a skill that should not be delayed. The sooner they start with a private swim instructor, the better prepared they’ll be for pool parties, beach trips, or water parks.
Some teens may feel embarrassed about learning to swim. That’s why private swim lessons are so effective—no audience, no pressure, just one-on-one guidance from a skilled instructor focused on helping your teen succeed.
Intermediate swim lessons for teens in Winter Haven
For teens who already have a grasp of swimming basics, formal swimming lessons can provide a perfect way to go from a beginner swimmer to swim team-ready. Intermediate private lessons will usually include developing the mechanics of the various competitive strokes; freestyle (or front crawl), backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke. For a teen looking to join a swim team, a working knowledge of these strokes is a must. While a teen will learn how to do these swimming strokes from a swim team coach, private swim lessons ensure that a swimmer has a strong grasp on proper stroke form. Intermediate lessons for teens can also include introductions to other competitive swim skills, such as diving, flip turns, breathing technique, treading water and underwater streamline work.
Water safety is a skill that should not be delayed. The sooner they start with a private swim instructor, the better prepared they’ll be for pool parties, beach trips, or water parks.
Some teens may feel embarrassed about learning to swim. That’s why private swim lessons are so effective—no audience, no pressure, just one-on-one guidance from a skilled instructor focused on helping your teen succeed.
Why choose Sunsational Swim School for your teen swim lessons in Winter Haven
Water safety starts early
Our private swimming lessons in Winter Haven teach essential water safety skills from day one. The “Sunsational Swim Sequence” teaches students to turn around, find the wall, and swim to safety.
Flexible scheduling for busy Winter Haven families
You may have to squeeze into your swimsuit, but you don’t have to squeeze our lessons into your calendar! Your Sunsational swimming class fits your schedule, not the other way around.
Personalized instruction for faster progress
Our instructors make lesson plans guided by each swimmer’s needs and strengths. Sunsational’s teen classes in Winter Haven utilize gentle, encouraging techniques so teens can conquer fears and learn to swim more quickly.
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 teen lessons at the Winter Haven-area pool you choose—in your neighborhood or your backyard!
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Advanced and competitive swimmers benefit from private lessons too
Even experienced swimmers can benefit from teen swim lessons near me. Private lessons provide focused, one-on-one coaching to help competitive swimmers refine their technique and improve performance. With a dedicated private swim instructor, teens can target specific skills like hand pulls, kicks, and stroke timing. Advanced techniques such as relay starts, backstroke starts, diving skills, and flip turns can also be practiced and perfected.
Teen lessons have always been my favorite to teach. Over the years, I’ve been lucky to teach teens at almost every level: beginners learning how to swim, teens enrolled in the GuardStart program, competitive swimmers on swim teams, and everything in between. Most of my work with teens has been with non-swimmer beginners looking to gain the fundamental basics of swimming. This has included teens who were terrified of water as well as teens who simply hadn’t yet had the opportunity to learn how to swim.
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Samantha H.
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
I have over 15 years experience working with 6 months old - adult as a swim teacher and as a coach. My qualifications are in Preschool teaching and Developmental Psychology. My focus is to understand the individuals learning style, whether it be visual, audio, repetition or kinesthetic and adapt my lesson accordingly. I have, and am able to work with children who have special needs, using patience and positive reinforcement.
Madison A.
Davenport, Florida 33837
Certification N/A
Hi, I am Madison! I am a mom of three! I have been a master swimmer and lesson instructor since July 2012. I work with ages 2 to adults; I also specialize in children with special needs or disabilities. I am looking forward to getting your kids 100% comfortable with the water and on the road to success in the swimming world! I have been a swim team member since January 2005! I am ready to teach your kids to be the best!
Hope M.
Lake Wales, Florida 33853
Certification N/A
Hello, Im an experienced swim instructor and certified lifeguard with a background in both public and private settings. I began lifeguarding at LEGOLAND and then taught swim lessons at the YMCA, working with kids of all ages. Since December 2024, Ive also provided private instruction, focusing on safety, confidence, and skill development. Im passionate about helping swimmers grow through patience, structure, and fun.
David S.
Lake Wales, Florida 33853
Certification N/A
Hi, my name is David Skehan. I have been teaching swimming on and off since February 1986. I have taught at least 50 people over the course of my life. My last few students were autistic individuals in their 20s. I am retired, so my time is flexible. I love teaching. I have taught during my career in military police school, automotive mechanics, and lastly, autistic children. I meet each student where they are so that I can help them overcome any fear they feel towards the training we are going to tackle.
Emiliano H.
Davenport, Florida 33837
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hello! I am Emiliano and I have worked as a swim instructor and a lifeguard. I have worked with a higher concentration of kids aged 2-6 but have had a full array from 6 months all the way up to 40+ years old. I have worked with kids on the spectrum and have experience catering to individual needs to ensure each kid gets a full experience. One of my top priorities is ensuring good habits with the water while focusing on technique for higher ages. All of this while being lighthearted and fun among other teaching techniques that thoroughly consider the psychology and learning patters of each kid I have. My sister has been my biggest teacher in creating patience and keeping a cool head no matter the task at hand when teaching.
yvonne k.
Lakeland, Florida 33809
Certification N/A
Hello, my name is Yvonne. I have a very relaxed and fun approach to learning to swim, and I treat my clients like family. I am from Tennessee but have been a proud Lakelander since November 2011. I have two grown children and a 4-year-old granddaughter. I have been in healthcare for 24 years and now am a full-time rideshare driver, so I have more flexibility to teach my students. I love the water and am one of the few in my family who learned to swim. I have taught all the children in my family and would love to help your family reach their swim goals! Thank you, and I look forward to working with y'all.
Riley M.
Davenport, Florida 33896
Certification N/A
Riley is a recent graduate of William & Mary, where she studied conservation biology and classical studies. Hailing from Virginia, she moved down here last year to work at Disney World. Riley has been swimming since she was 5 and competitively swam until college (she's a butterflier). She has taught swim lessons since March 2017 and has experience with a large variety of ages from 2 to 65. She also has experience with differing skill levels, so whether your swimmer has never seen water or needs swim team coaching, Riley can help! She also has experience with special needs students and is happy to work with whatever your student might require!
Ava W.
Lakeland, FL 33811
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello! My name is Ava and I've been teaching swim lessons for a summer at the world's largest swimming lessons as a lifeguard, ages ranging from 1 year to 10 years old. I've also babysat for over five years, for children ages ranging from 10 months to 14 years old. I go to the University of South Florida for Mass Communications and Advertising. I teach swimming because I love helping children grow and learn about the water in a fun, safe environment!
Jennifer J.
Kissimmee, Florida 34747
Certification N/A
Hello! I am a lifelong swimmer with a background as a competitive athlete and a certified lifeguard and instructor during my childhood and young adult years. As a single mom, I passed on my love of the water by teaching my daughter to swim, along with countless neighborhood kids and friends' children. Helping others feel safe, confident, and capable in the water is one of my greatest joys! I have experience teaching ages 6 months through adults. Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your skills, I'm here to help you dive in.
Tevin T.
Lakeland, Florida 33810
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hi, I'm Tevin Texeria! I have been teaching since February 2015, with ages ranging from 2 to adults. I was a lifeguard for the Boston Community Centers, worked for four independent swim companies, and coached kids 10 and under for the swim team. I love being able to use drills, kickboard work, fun, and swim reflection to enhance children's water development. I also love tossing kids in the air and making them say yippy-ki-yah. I have plenty of experience with fearful kids and kids that can't float.
Esteban G.
Mulberry, Florida 33860
Certification N/A
Hi, My name is Esteban, Ive been teaching swim lessons for the past 6 years with ages 0 months to my oldest student at 84 years old! I also have experience with students with disabilities. I am passionate about teaching and growing children to have fun but be safe in and around the water. I love to teach through play and build trust with each student.
Jamie F.
Davenport, Florida 33896
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Jamie and I have been a lifeguard for over 5 years and a teaching swim lessons for over a year. I have worked with Disney and on military bases. I enjoy teaching your children how to swim and making sure they are safe.
Jazlyn M.
Kissimmee, Florida 34747
Sunsational Certified Since 2022
Hi, my name is Jazlyn! I am a certified WSI, CPR and AED certified. I also am a certified RBT and have worked extensively with children with Autism with great success and progression. I work with of all ages with a focus on safety while still prioritizing fun into learning. Working with kids is a passion of mine and is a privilege to teach a life skill!
Jovana T.
Kissimmee, Florida 34747
Certification N/A
I'm a passionate swim instructor dedicated to helping students of all ages and skill levels achieve their swimming goals in a fun and supportive environment. I use gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach starting with water acclimation, water survival, and stroke development levels. I have experience working with babies, toddlers, school-age children, young adults, and adults. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Physical Education and have been teaching children and adults all kinds of different sports, including swimming and surfing, since February 2021.
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We have answers. Are swim lessons effective for teenagers?
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 Winter Haven, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever you’re ready.
Sunsational Swim School offers private, at-home swim lessons designed to help teens build confidence, improve technique, or overcome fear of the water. Each session is taught one-on-one by a certified, background-checked instructor who personalizes every lesson to the teen’s goals—whether learning to swim for safety, fitness, or school requirements. In Winter Haven, where backyard pools, community pools, beaches are part of everyday life, our private format ensures teens feel comfortable, respected, and motivated to progress.
Yes. Sunsational instructors can tailor lessons for fitness, endurance, stroke refinement, or lifeguard readiness. Whether your teen wants to prepare for summer lifeguard certification, join a team, or simply improve technique, our certified instructors in Winter Haven create targeted programs that strengthen skills and boost performance while reinforcing safe, efficient swimming habits.
Every teen progresses at their own pace, but most beginners in Winter Haven see significant confidence and skill development within 8–12 lessons. Factors like comfort level, athletic background, lesson frequency, and practice between sessions all play a role. Private instruction accelerates learning because every minute is focused on your teen's specific needs—no waiting for others or repeating skills they've already mastered. Many teens who start nervous about water are swimming independently within a few weeks. Your Sunsational instructor will assess progress regularly and adjust lessons to keep momentum going, ensuring your teen reaches their goals efficiently and safely.
Each lesson plan is customized to your teen’s ability and goals. Beginners focus on floating, breathing, and survival strokes, while more advanced swimmers learn freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and endurance training. Sunsational instructors also teach water safety and rescue awareness, so teens are confident around backyard pools, community pools, beaches, Gulf beach days, home pool lessons and all the great activities to enjoy in Winter Haven.