Swim Lessons for Kids & Adults
in Sterling, VA
VSA Swim · Indoor pool at Dulles Town Center
Every swimmer, every level
Lessons for ages 6 months and up — from first splashes and water safety to swim-team prep and adult technique, with experienced, encouraging instructors.
- 6 mo+ Ages
- 8 Class levels
- 3 Lesson types
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What are you looking for?
Group classes
Small classes by skill level, infants through teens. Pick your swimmer's age to see the right level.
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Private & semi-private
One-on-one or two-swimmer lessons tailored to your goals — confidence, technique or competition.
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Adult swimmers
It's never too late. Classes for every experience level, from the basics to endurance and efficiency.
Adult classes →Group classes
Find the right level
Choose your swimmer's age to narrow the list. Levels build on each other — swimmers move up as they master each skill set.
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Water Babies
Infants – Toddlers
- Water comfort and basic safety
- Back float
- Up-and-unders
- Intro to kicking
- Learning through play
Beginner 1
Ages 3 – 6
- First independent swimming
- Proper kick, superman and streamline
- Intro to arms and front breath
- Back float
Beginner 2
Ages 3 – 8
- Arms, kick and breath together
- Out-of-water arm recovery
- Intro to backstroke
- Proper streamline
Intermediate 3
Ages 3 – 8
- Freestyle with side breathing
- Side-to-side backstroke
- Streamline with dolphin kick
- Endurance and stroke drills
Intermediate 4
Ages 5 – 12
- Butterfly arms and breaststroke
- Heavy technique focus
- Drills for all four strokes
- Intro to flip turns
Advanced 5
Ages 5 – 18
- Swim team prep, practice-style
- Individual medley (IM)
- Turns for all four strokes
- Endurance and dryland training
Advanced 6
Competitive swimmers
Off-season training for competitive swimmers looking to sharpen their technique between seasons.
1-hour sessions- Technique refinement for all strokes
- Stay sharp until your season starts
- Our highest group level — contact us for placement
Adult Classes
Adults, all experience levels
- Beginners learning the basics
- Technique for experienced swimmers
- Endurance and efficiency
Not sure which level fits? Our coaches will help place your swimmer.
Private lessons
Focused coaching, faster progress
Private and semi-private lessons are built around each swimmer's goals — building water confidence, refining strokes or training for competition. Available for infants, kids and adults.
- 30 minutes of instruction, plus a 5-minute parent feedback chat after every lesson
- VSA gym members save 10%
Private
1 swimmer
Semi-private
2 swimmers max
Prices shown are non-member rates. Members receive 10% off.
Meet the coaches
Local swimmers, experienced instructors
Our coaches focus on technique, confidence and fun — in a positive environment where swimmers of every level can thrive.
Coach Kristina
A mom of four who has been a swim instructor in Loudoun County for three decades. Kristina swam year-round and for Broad Run High School, and loves helping brand-new swimmers grow into confident, team-ready athletes.
Coach Torben
Torben started swimming competitively young and has been a swim instructor for five years. His favorite part is watching kids nail a skill they've been working hard on. Off deck, you'll find him on the basketball court.
Ready to dive in?
Visit VSA Swim
Inside Virginia Sports Academy at Dulles Town Center.
Free trial classes available
