About
Farnsworth Swim School offers private 1-on-1 swimming lessons for ages 1-11, teen swimming lessons for ages 12-17, and adult swimming lessons. It also offers athletes and swim team training, plus triathlete swim training. The summer 2026 program lists consecutive weekday lesson sessions.
Programs
- Toddlers & Kids Swimming Lessons — Ages 1-11 · Private 1-on-1 lessons in multiple consecutive-day 20- or 30-minute format; taught for water safety, confidence, and swimming technique.
- Teen Swimming Lessons — Ages 12-17 · Private tailored lessons in an accelerated program taught over several consecutive days.
- Adult Swimming Lessons — Adults · Private accelerated swim training for beginner or advanced-beginner adults, with intermediate adults refining freestyle and backstroke.
- Athletes & Swim Team Training — Training for athletes to master stroke refinement, learn swim team skills, and improve stamina.
- Triathlete Swim Training
At a glance
- Ages: 1–18 years old
- General schedule: Summer seasonal program only; Summer 2026 sessions are listed as consecutive weekday lessons.
About the provider
Farnsworth Swim School is led by Jaynie Farnsworth, CEO and Lead Swim Instructor. The school says it has been in business since 1980 and is celebrating over 45 years. All swim instructors are trained in Water Safety, Lifeguarding, CPR, and First-Aid, and the mission statement says the school creates lasting and empowering connections with families by transforming their relationship with the water from fear to joy to mastery.
The swim school operates during the summer only. Registration is open for everyone. The program offers exclusively 1-on-1 private lessons for ages 1yr-adult and all levels from beginning to advanced.
What families say
“We started Farnsworth Swim School when our daughter was just 2-years-old. She enjoys her classes and swims well! All of the instructors have been so amazing! Jaynie is such a sweet person and we are so fortunate to have found a swim program like this. We look forward to our lessons every Summer!” — Julie | San Jose, CA
“Both of my kids learned to swim at the Farnsworth Swim School. I was always amazed at the amount of progress they made. The one-on-one attention was so much more effective than the group lessons we also tried elsewhere.” — Dodi | San Jose, CA
“I really like the Farnsworth swim school. My son, a 5 year old with a learning disability, was floating on his back and swimming a few strokes by the end of our first 8 day lesson. They are very patient and they make it fun for the kids. My son asked to take lessons again this year.” — Melynda | San Jose, CA
Last updated September 18, 2026.
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