Swim With Suz

02/09/2026

Hello swim parents, I still have 30 minute time slots available Mondays at 3:40 and Wednesdays at 3:40 and again at 4:20. I typically get slammed with private lessons at the beginning of the spring when parents are in a rush to get their kids swimming by the summer. Winter is best, I know it's cold outside, but by the time May and June roll around kids are able to survive in deep water and summer vacations are ready to go!

I work all year round at South run Rec center, you can see my post below on how to sign up for lessons. Let me know if you have any questions!

01/26/2026

Hi swim
family, I'm saying goodbye to Facebook, permanently. Now that I'm working in a Rec center, I feel like this page does not have much purpose, and truly feel like Facebook is not the way of the future, for me anyway.

I'll still be able to be contacted for your phone number, I will leave this up for a few hours. Thanks

01/21/2026

Hello swim families,

I still have a couple of slots open at 3:45 and 4:20 Monday Wednesday and thursdays! There is a huge benefit to signing your children up for lessons now versus in the spring or summer. The more they get to be in the water before the summer, the more they will be fully prepared for deep water / ocean swimming by June.

Directions for signing up for lessons are in my latest post! Feel free to comment or leave me message if you have any questions

01/15/2026

Good morning swim family

I have a few more slots open Monday Wednesday and Thursdays from 3:45 onwards! I teach private lessons at South run Rec center. You do not need to be a member to sign up for lessons!

Step one:
Fill out the form below, don't forget to mention my name for the desired instructor, Susanne :-)

One on One/Small Group Swim Lesson Request | Park Authority https://share.google/2l5U8tIpsAeVIsOzT

Step two; after filling out the form, email the lesson coordinator

[email protected]

and and you're good to go!
I Specialize in survival and beginner swim ages 3+

Classes fill up quickly when we get closer to the summer, and winter is the ideal time to start to make sure swimmers have ample time to strengthen their skills.

If you have any questions feel free to comment or send me a pm.

Have a cozy winter everyone!

Fairfax County, Virginia - Fairfax County Park Authority Rec Center Private Lesson Request Form

01/08/2026

Hi everybody, I'll be returning to lessons at South Run rec center mid january. Below are directions of how to sign up for private lessons with me. Space is limited, in the case that the spaces do get filled up you will be put on a waiting list. NOTE: I specialize in beginner and survival swim for toddlers and adults ages 3+
For advanced swim, stroke mechanics, etc please contact the rec center directly

1.) fill out the private lesson form. Don't forget to include my name, Susanne.

One on One/Small Group Swim Lesson Request | Park Authority https://share.google/52MVztC3d9xRdrLFe

2.) email the lesson coordinator to let them know that you filled out the form
[email protected]

That's it.

Looking forward to developing some outstanding swimmers in our community and getting them ready for the summer. 🐟 🥽

Thank you everyone.

12/27/2025

Thank you for everyone's patience during my hiatus. This winter has been a difficult one, dealing with medical issues and then the sudden death of my beloved father in December.

There are some time slots still available, when I am back in the water I will post on here how to sign up for private lessons. Of course priority will go to the lessons that were discontinued in October due to my medical leave. Thank you.

07/03/2025

Just came back from the baby pool. Out of 12 toddlers/babies in the baby pool, nine of them had on life jackets or a puddle jumper.

Parents, I understand wanting to put them in a puddle jumper in deeper water, you want to relax and allow them to enjoy the water with you.

But not allowing them to experience buoyancy, the feel of water around their body, is going to massively delay their swim skills in the future.

Please, allow them to experience the baby pool with no floaties on. Stay within arm's reach of them, and allow them to fall in the water and stand back up. Allow their heads to get wet, let them put their face in the water. Let them lie on their back and get their ears wet.

Doing these few things will help big time when they start to learn to swim.

In the future ; allow them to experience some pool time with no floatation device.

07/02/2025

Beginner water lesson for a one year old. This is what I do with my kids and what I recommend to all parents.

06/06/2025

Swim instructors that are teaching children to swim while the child is wearing a life jacket or puddle jumper are doing a disservice to the child. By not allowing the child to experience natural buoyancy, you will give them a false idea that they can swim when they actually, cannot.

Second thought of the day which I think will save somebody out there thousands of dollars and hours of their time; when looking for a swim instructor you truly only have to ask one question:

"have you ever taught a non swimmer how to swim in deep water, successfully?"

As a parent paying for lessons it's your right to know what your instructor is capable and not capable of. Trust me you'll be saving your time as well as theirs.

05/22/2025

How to sign up for private lessons with me at South run rec center

1.)Fill out this request form

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/reccenter/private-lesson-request

2.) After you have completed the form you can email the lesson coordinator

[email protected]

Please do not email the lesson coordinator until after you have completed the private swim form online.

Happy Swimming
Love,
Suz 🥽 ⛵ 👙🏖️ 🐟 🌊

Fairfax , camping and tour reservation information

05/22/2025

Swimming is not just a sport but an essential life skill. Don't wait untill your children get past the age of five or six without knowing the basics of floating in the water/surviving. The apprehension they feel towards the water may then turn into a serious fear which can take much longer to undo.

If you haven't enrolled your child in any learning or sports class this summer, consider enrolling them in swimming lessons instead.

Read here: bit.ly/3H6YB94

05/20/2025

Hi swim families! Looks like summer is finally here :-) I'll be teaching all year round at South run rec center. I cannot check messages here on my swim with Suz profile. No idea why, never was too technologically inclined :-) if you have any questions please feel free to send me a text at 571-484-3704. Keep on swimming!