Learn to Swim With Miss Jesse Swims

We are passionate about helping people of all ages learn how to swim and feel safe in the water.

Swim Lessons

Personal attention to accommodate the unique needs and skill level of your aspiring swimmer

Private Lessons

Personalized, one-on-one swim instruction tailored to your skill level and goals with our private swim lessons—perfect for beginners, competitive swimmers, and everyone in between.

  • One-on-one instruction tailored to your skill level and goals
  • Personalized lesson plans for faster progress
  • Flexible scheduling to fit your family's needs
  • Perfect for all ages and abilities, from beginners to advanced swimmers
  • Focused attention to build confidence and refine technique

Family Lessons

Make a splash together with our family swim lessons—fun, flexible, and designed to help everyone gain confidence in the water, from the littlest swimmers to the grown-ups.

  • Learn together in a fun, supportive environment
  • Customizable lessons to accommodate different skill levels
  • Strengthen family bonds while building water confidence
  • Great for siblings or parents and kids
  • Flexible scheduling to fit your family's needs

Turf Valley Resort Members

Enjoy exclusive benefits specially curated for Turf Valley Resort members and families, with lessons conveniently located at the resort's beautiful pools

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Swim Safety

Building Confidence With Every Splash

Knowing how to swim is a skill that lasts a lifetime, keeping you safe while having fun in the water. Our lessons focus on building confidence, awareness, and essential safety techniques so you and your loved ones can enjoy every swim with peace of mind.

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What Our Swim Families Are Saying

Don't take our word for it, hear from happy swimmers and famlies who have gained confidence,
skills, and a love for the water with Miss Jesse Swims!

“Miss Jesse is the BEST! My children had been in group swim lessons for a while but I felt like that they were making little progress. We decided to enroll them with Miss Jesse. It is INCREDIBLE how far they have come and they love going every week! She is fun, engaging and ALWAYS has a positive attitude. I highly recommend Miss Jesse!”

Caitlin C.

Sykesville, MD

“Two of my kids have taken lessons with Miss Jesse for 2 summers and their swimming skills have grown dramatically. The 15 minute individual class option was perfect for my kids to have focused and one on one attention especially for my bold 2 year old last summer where classes for her needs were hard to find when looking for lessons to teach her skills to match her confidence! Miss Jesse was patient, provided good instruction to fit her learning style, and we saw amazing progress! My 3 year old can jump in and swim across the short side of the pool now without help (and sinking), and my 7 year old will be ready for swim team next year. Thank you Miss Jesse!”

Rachel M.

Ellicott City, MD

“Miss Jesse has worked with both of my children. She not only made them comfortable and confident in the water, she turned them into swimmers. This was extremely important to me as my oldest is neurodiverse. Knowing my children are safe in the water is the best gift from Miss Jesse. Thank you Miss Jesse!

Chante E.

Bowie, MD

“So glad we found Jesse for swim lessons. We have a pool so we needed our 3 year old son to quickly learn how to swim for safety. He hated going under and was afraid to go in the deep but her techniques and communication style proved to be very effective as he was swimming in the deep by the end of summer. We tried other places but he had very little progress. Jesse is a very passionate teacher and kids love her!!!”

Rose S.

Ellicott City, MD

“My kids did not like going to swim lessons when I put them in group classes originally. They whined and whined. And they were scared and cried 'I do not want to put my head under!' I knew I had to find a way... Then I found Miss Jesse!! Now my kids not only are swimming and putting their heads under I hear this from them 'Mama, when can we go to Miss Jesse to swim? I want to swim!!' My son now says, 'I want to put my head underwater!' Music to my mama ears. Thank you so much Miss Jesse!! You are amazing!”

Maria A.

Ellicott City, MD

“My kids love Miss Jesse and learn quickly from her one on one lessons. It’s like a whole summer of camp lessons condensed into a few sessions. It’s amazing to see and she’s a great teacher. I wish we started sooner!”

David L.

Columbia, MD

“Miss Jesse is awesome! Her patience, skill and ability to get the most difficult child to learn to swim is a true gift! I highly recommend her as an excellent swim instructor!”

Sandra G.

Severna Park, MD

“Miss Jesse is fantastic! She is supportive, patient, kind, and funny- the perfect combination to get my daughter swimming. She was nervous to swim, and Miss Jesse quickly built her confidence and skill so that she was able to swim by the end of the summer. Miss Jesse is also on time for her lessons, which is helpful. I highly recommend her.”

Kristi P.

Ellicott City, MD


Miss Jesse Swims

About Miss Jesse

With a lifelong passion for swimming and years of coaching experience, I’m here to help swimmers of all ages build confidence, improve technique, and have fun in the water!

  • 20 years of experience teaching private, small group, and family swim lessons
  • Former Head Coach for Greenbelt Swim Team (8 & Under)
  • Former Assistant Coach for UMBC Retriever Aquatic Club (8 & Under)
  • Four-year Division I swimmer at UMBC Swimming
  • America East Conference Champion
  • Certified in CPR and First Aid for safety and peace of mind
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