Private Lessons
One-on-one instruction tailored entirely to your swimmer's pace, goals, and learning style. Maximum focus, maximum progress.
Book Private →📍 Simpkins Family Swim Center · Santa Cruz, CA
Welcoming every swimmer
under the sun.
Premium boutique swim instruction for every age and ability. Private, semi-private, and adaptive lessons — always in a warm, encouraging environment.
- SwimAngelfish Level 4
- Red Cross WSI
- Starfish Aquatics Institute
- CPR/AED/First Aid
You belong here.
Sunshine Swim Academy was built with every swimmer in mind — including neurodiverse learners and sensory-sensitive swimmers who may not have found their fit elsewhere. Our instructor specializes in creating calm, predictable, joyful experiences in the water. We meet your swimmer exactly where they are.
Find your perfect fit.
Three pathways, one goal: confident, happy swimmers.
Semi-Private Lessons
Small group instruction (2 swimmers) combining the benefits of personal coaching with the energy of learning together.
Book Semi-Private →Adaptive Swim
Specialized instruction for neurodiverse learners and sensory-sensitive swimmers. Patience, creativity, and joy — always at your swimmer's pace.
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✦ Meet Your Instructor
Passionate about water.
Passionate about people.
I'm a SwimAngelfish Level 4 Certified Swim Whisperer, American Red Cross WSI, and Starfish Aquatics Institute Certified Swim Instructor with a deep belief that every single person can learn to love the water.
My lessons at Simpkins Family Swim Center combine technical excellence with genuine warmth — because confidence in the water starts with feeling safe and celebrated.
Meet Your Instructor →Ready to make a splash?
Registration is open — secure your spot today.