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Looking for the best private swim lessons near me? Itโ€™s always a Sunsational time to learn to swim in Woodridge! Our private swim lessons in Woodridge ensure rapid progress in essential water safety skills

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Bring your private swim lessons home with Sunsational Swim School

With our Learn-to-Swim Guarantee, if your child canโ€™t demonstrate the โ€œSunsational Swim Sequenceโ€ by the twelfth lesson, weโ€™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 Woodridge area.

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Sunsational Swim School brings essential swim skills to you, helping everyone enjoy the water more safely across Woodridge.

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Why our students and parents love us!

5-star rated by parents and swimmers alike

We decided to do private back yard swim lessons for my 7 month old given that group classes were cancelled due to Covid. Sam our instructor has been amazing - we wear masks, she is so positive and informed and she is great with the baby helping to make swim time fun and get him comfortable in the water. She has also been super flexible and easy to work with! Highly recommend Sam!

Sara G.

Sam has been an incredibly patient and kind swim instructor for my 10-month-old boy. He's been eased into all the new lessons and really enjoys his time in the pool! I couldn't have asked for a better swim instructor!

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Jennifer P.

We had such a blast this summer with Jess! Our little one became much more comfortable in the water, and so did we! Each lesson was fun, instructional, entertaining and best of all, created long sleeps/naps. Highly recommend!

Jaimie H.

Ms. Royce is a great instructor for my 2-year old! She is always very receptive, responsive, and comforting to my daughter. - Nancy Endress

Nancy E.

Yana is our swim instructor and my daughter absolutely loves her. She is so good with little ones and my daughter really trusts her. Shes also flexible with my crazy schedule. We love her swimming lessons! - Carleigh Muchesko

Carleigh M.

'taylor was great with two difficult toddlers she remained positive and helped them learn some pre swimming and water saftey skills. our goal was to give them a positive introduction to the pool and Sunsational delivered' -Jean H

Jean H.

Lauren was great! She was super flexible with our schedule and my daughter enjoyed each lesson.

Lesley B.

Our experience with Johanna has been exceptional! First and foremost, she does an awesome job interacting with our 9mo old! He is all smiles during his lesson. My husband and I look forward to his weekly lesson! I really appreciate how Johanna has taken her time with our son so he feels comfortable and enjoys the pool. We are very happy and highly recommend Johanna!

Eva P.

Popular Swimming Lesson Programs

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 Woodridge 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 โ€“ even when a caregiver is nearby. In fact:

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75%of children who drown were out of sight for five minutes or less
9 out of 10drowning deaths occur while an adult is present

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 Woodridge

Water safety comes first

Our private swimming lessons in Woodridge 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 โ€œSunsational Swim Sequenceโ€ 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 swimmerโ€™s needs and strengths, because every student learns to swim differently. Sunsationalโ€™s classes in Woodridge 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 Woodridge-area pool you chooseโ€”in your neighborhood or your backyard!

Members Of

Member of National Drowning Prevention AllianceMember of United States Swim School AssociationMembers of Female FoundersMember Stop Drowning Now

How it works?

Start Americaโ€™s #1 rated swimming lessons at your home pool as easy as 1,2,3

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Tell us what you're looking for in your private swim lessons in Woodridge and we'll match you with the perfect Sunsational instructor.

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Shortly after registering, we'll introduce you to your hand-selected instructor, who will contact you to schedule lessons at a time and place that suits you.

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Dive in and start making waves! Our private swim lessons in Woodridge are designed to help you or your child gain confidence and reach your swimming goals quickly.

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100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We're so confident in the quality of our swim instructors that we stand behind them with our Sunsational Instructor Guarantee!

If your first lesson is anything less than sunsational, just let us know and we can either refund your unused lesson time or re-start your lesson package with a more suitable Instructor, your choice!

Private swim lessons vs. Group swim lessons

Learn about why parents choose Sunsational for their Private Swimming Lessons

Private Swim Lessons

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Group Swim Lessons


Quick Results with 30+ minutes of individualised instruction

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Slow Progress with limited 1-on-1 attention

Flexible scheduling, book multiple kids back-to-back

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Flexible scheduling, may vary for each child

Save time lessons at your home or community pool

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Time-Consuming - travel required to and from lessons

Faster Progression saves money in the long run

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More Sessions Needed Needed to see real progress

4000+ 5-Star Ratings from Happy Swimmers

Read Sunsational reviews from thousands of happy customers! Learn why families love our top-rated swim instructors and how we help students learn water safety and confidence in the water.

Sara G.

We decided to do private back yard swim lessons for my 7 month old given that group classes were cancelled due to Covid. Sam our instructor has been amazing - we wear masks, she is so positive and informed and she is great with the baby helping to make swim time fun and get him comfortable in the water. She has also been super flexible and easy to work with! Highly recommend Sam!

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Jennifer P.

Sam has been an incredibly patient and kind swim instructor for my 10-month-old boy. He's been eased into all the new lessons and really enjoys his time in the pool! I couldn't have asked for a better swim instructor!

Jaimie H.

We had such a blast this summer with Jess! Our little one became much more comfortable in the water, and so did we! Each lesson was fun, instructional, entertaining and best of all, created long sleeps/naps. Highly recommend!

Nancy E.

Ms. Royce is a great instructor for my 2-year old! She is always very receptive, responsive, and comforting to my daughter. - Nancy Endress

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Carleigh M.

Yana is our swim instructor and my daughter absolutely loves her. She is so good with little ones and my daughter really trusts her. Shes also flexible with my crazy schedule. We love her swimming lessons! - Carleigh Muchesko

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Jean H.

'taylor was great with two difficult toddlers she remained positive and helped them learn some pre swimming and water saftey skills. our goal was to give them a positive introduction to the pool and Sunsational delivered' -Jean H

Lesley B.

Lauren was great! She was super flexible with our schedule and my daughter enjoyed each lesson.

Eva P.

Our experience with Johanna has been exceptional! First and foremost, she does an awesome job interacting with our 9mo old! He is all smiles during his lesson. My husband and I look forward to his weekly lesson! I really appreciate how Johanna has taken her time with our son so he feels comfortable and enjoys the pool. We are very happy and highly recommend Johanna!

Featured swim instructors in Woodridge, IL

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

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Margie G.

Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440

Certification N/A

Hello! Im Margie, a passionate aquatic trainer dedicated to teaching essential life-saving skills to children ages 3 months - 17 years, including those with special needs. With several years of experience in the water, I have honed my expertise in creating fun and engaging swimming lessons that not only foster water safety but also instill a lifelong love for swimming. Seeing their eyes light up when they master a new skill is truly rewarding! In my lessons, I focus on teaching techniques that can be applied in emergencies, reinforcing the importance of preparedness. I believe that teaching kids water safety is one of the most valuable gifts we can provide.

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Michelle L.

Clarendon Hills, Illinois 60514

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, I'm Michelle & I've been teaching swim lessons & coaching for more than 15 yrs. I have worked as a guard, instructor, coach and trainer. I was a competitive swimmer through HS and earned All Amer. consideration & Iowa state champ runner-up & earned a scholarship. My Bach. degree is from the Univ. of Iowa. I'm comfortable teaching all ages how to swim, perfect your stroke or train you for a competitive career. I love showing kids how to be confident, safe & love to swim for a lifetime.

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Marla S.

Wheaton, IL 60187

Sunsational Certified Since 2025

Marla has 5 years of experience teaching ages infant -12 with the Illinois Park Districts. She also has 2 years of experience assisting in Montessori schools.

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Tom F.

Aurora, IL 60504

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hi, my name is Tom and I've been teaching swimming lessons for 2 years with children ages 3-12. I also have experience teaching adults who are novice swimmers. I am a full-time P.E. teacher, and I have been working with kids for just over 5 years. I graduated from Illinois State University with my B.S. in Physical Education. I love teaching swimming because it helps children build confidence and it's a great activity for lifelong fitness!

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Andelina H.

Homer Glen, IL 60491

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

I have been involved with aquatics my whole life including competitive swimming, water polo, coaching, and swim instruction. My certifications include lifeguard, CPR, first aid, and swim instructor. I have worked with ages 6m-75y with all abilities. I have also worked with children and adults with special needs including ASD and Down Syndrome. I became a swim instructor to share my passion for the water. Safety and efficiency are my top priorities.

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Mary R.

Elmhurst, Illinois 60126

Certification N/A

I have been passionate about swimming for as long as I can remember. I started as a competitive swimmer with FMC Swim Club at age 5, competing through my high school years. Over the years, I have gained extensive teaching experience, working with swimmers of all ages at the Elmhurst Park District, from toddlers to middle schoolers and even adults. Additionally, I have taught private lessons and lifeguarded at La Grange Country Club and River Forest Country Club. As a sophomore nursing student, I am driven to share my knowledge of swimming, water safety, and skill development with others. I am also CPR and AED certified, and I am eager to help swimmers of all levels feel confident and safe in the water.

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Amy P.

River Forest, Illinois 60305

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

Hello families and future swimmers. My name is Amy Prah and I am thrilled to be part of your journey to becoming a safe and proficient swimmer. A little about me: I've spent many years as a competitive swimmer, then a competitive swim club coach, then an instructor to children, adults and those with special needs. So it's safe to say I have a love for the water. I am honored to work with you and look forward to helping you accomplish all of your swimming goals. See you in the pool!

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Khalid S.

Orland Hills, IL 60487

Sunsational Certified Since 2019

Hi, my name is Khalid and I have been teaching swim lessons for more than 5 years. I am a premed major at UIC and am studying for my MCAT. I love helping kids and adults overcome there fears and teaching them a very valuable life and safety skill. I work with students of all ages including infants and adults. I also coached swim team and would be able to help train people competitively.

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Hailey D.

Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hi, I`m Hailey! I was a competitive swimmer for 9 years and have also taught swim lessons for 4 years. Working with children and helping them succeed is truly a passion of mine, which is what lead me to earn my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Illinois University in 2011. My experience ranges from preschoolers all the way through 8th graders. I grew up in the water and love swimming, and want to spread that passion and love of the water to others.

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Adaora U.

Oak Park, IL 60302

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

My name is Adaora and I am a strong believer in playful and creative learning, and want to pass that value on to the children that I teach. I have 5+ years working with a diverse range of children, and my specialty is helping toddlers to overcome their initial fears of the water. I also work with children with cognitive & physical disabilities, helping them adapt to the water. I believe that children thrive in learning environments that have both structure and warmth.

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Kecia P.

Palos Heights, IL 60463

Sunsational Certified Since 2021

Hi, my name is Kecia. I have 10+ years experience as Managing Program Director of swimming facilities. Duties included creating and building swim programs, life guarding, teaching Basic and Progressive swim instruction for infants to adults, Adult T.O.W. (terrified of water), and Water Aerobics classes. For many years I volunteered coaching T-ball, soccer and volleyball to ages 4-13. I enjoy teaching swimming because it is a survival skill you will have it for the rest of your life!

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Rosalynn R.

Chicago, Illinois 60632

Certification N/A

My name is Rosalynn Ross and I go by Rosie. I am a pre-med major at UIC. I have been teaching ages 6 months to 80 years old for 30 years. I enjoy teaching everyone to be safe in and around the water. I started teaching at the McGaw YMCA in Evanston in 1995. I have also coached at the YMCA in Arlington Virginia and Westchester California. I also worked at the JCC as the Aquatic supervisor/swim coordinator. While working at the Santa Monica YMCA I was promoted to Aquatic Director. It was during covid and we were the first YMCA to bring back swim lessons. I feel that swimming is an important life skill that everyone should learn. I have a great passion and patience for coaching swimming to anyone no matter what age or level.

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Stacey K.

Cicero, IL 60804

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Stacey. I've been teaching & coaching swim for twenty years. I teach all ages: from infants through seniors. I'm a former competitive swimmer, but now enjoy the water non-competitively. My background as a Mental Health Therapist & Yoga Instructor encourage success with my students, as I strive to best support their learning styles and help them to find rhythm and relaxation via their breath. I hope to instill confidence in my students & for them to ultimately enjoy swimming!

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Madeleine L.

Evergreen Park, IL 60805

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hey! My name is Maddie and I've been teaching swim lessons for 7 years with ages 2 to 60. I've also worked with children for 4 years as a tutor, nanny and counselor. I went to Barry University and earned a degree in Exercise Science in 2018. I love teaching swimming because as a young child I remember going to swim lessons and loving it. I want to bring that same kind of fun and joy that I remember in the water to all of my clients.

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Sonia B.

Chicago, IL 60707

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, I'm Sonia, teacher w/30+ yrs in/out of the water. Love of water and competitively swimming(HS) lead to being a Life Guard& Water Safety, Life Guard and Canoe Instructor. Taught swimming at all levels, infant-adults, at YWCA, JCC, NW Sports Camp, Baker Dem, and Manley HS in LG/SM groups(schools/camps), privately and coaching. Watching someone gain confidence, seeing concrete skill growth and the joy they have in their accomplishments in the water is rewarding

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Cynthia B.

Chicago, IL 60623

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Cynthia. I'm a Junior at DePaul University majoring in Business Management with a concentration in Sports Management. I've been teaching swim lessons for ten years with ages 3mo - 50 years. I volunteered at my local pool throughout high school. Today, I am on my 7th year as a Head Coach for swimming and water polo. Additionally, I taught group and private lessons at the YMCA for five years. Swimming is an amazing life-skill to have, that is why I love to teach.

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Benjamin W.

St Charles, IL 60175

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

Hi, my name is Ben, and I have taught swim lessons since June 2017, with ages ranging from 2 to adults. I have also coached a swim team (ages 4-15) for multiple years. Personally, I have loved swimming since I was very young and was on the swim/dive team in high school. Currently, I am pursuing an MS in aerospace engineering remotely through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The best part of teaching swimming for me is seeing the students grow confident in their skills and get excited about swimming!

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Christopher R.

Chicago, Illinois 60623

Certification N/A

My name is Christopher Rodriguez. I have been swimming since the age of seven and have been teaching since February 2020. I have always been passionate about showing others new skills and am very patient with young or older students. My experience comes from a background of general teaching that began in high school as a lifeguard. Moving on to a dual lifeguard/swim instructor role, I began my teaching journey. I have taught students ages 1-76 and am mostly focused on teaching competitive swimming. Thank you, and I am excited to get started!

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Eder B.

Chicago, IL 60608

Sunsational Certified Since 2013

I have been working as a lifeguard and teaching kids how to swim for seven years. I started working for the Chicago Park District when I turned 16, I taught swim lessons and coached the swim team. I enjoy working with kids and ensuring they safe in the water. I love working and teaching kids/adults how to swim because I love to see how they progress and enjoy meeting new people.

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Nick P.

Chicago, IL 60608

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hey! I`m Nick and I have taught lessons for three years, first working with the YMCA with children of all ages and adults. I have also worked as a junior camp counselor and a religious education aide for 4th graders.The greatest joy I have is in helping beginners become confident with the water creating a lifelong enjoyment of water as well as the safety benefits. I swam competitively but even though I wasn`t Michael Phelps, the experience taught me to love water and I like to share that.

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Kathryn (Crickett) C.

Chicago, Illinois 60641

Certification N/A

Heya! My name is Crickett, and I am so pumped to hop in the water with your little one! I am the former Aquatics Director of a family-oriented country club. I oversaw private and group swim lessons, as well as a competitive youth swim team, giving me a wide range of teaching experience from beginners to advanced swimmers. Im a certified Lifeguard Instructor and now work in critical care transport EMS, so safety is always my top priority. I have tons of games and fun toys to bring alongside the hard work we will be putting in the pool!

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We have answers. What makes private lessons better than group classes?

We are so confident in our private, one-on-one instruction that we offer a Learn-to-Swim Guarantee for all students ages 3 and up!* We guarantee your child will be able to resurface, turn around, swim back to the edge of the pool and grab the wall unassisted after they complete their Learn to Swim Guaranteed package. If your child completes their lesson package and hasn't achieved the agreed-upon milestones, we'll work with you to provide up to 4 additional lessons at no extra cost until they do. This program is our commitment to building a foundation of safety and confidence for your child in the water.

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, youโ€™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 familyโ€™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 Woodridge, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever youโ€™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 Woodridge or across Chicagoland. 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 Woodridge, where indoor pools, park district 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 Woodridge, 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.

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