Swim Lessons in Wilmette

Our proven swim programs build confidence, safety, and smiles - enroll now and we’ll waive your Annual Membership Fee! 

Pool Hours
Mon
9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tue
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Wed
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thu
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sat
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sun
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location
3232 Lake Ave. Ste 350, Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 728-3041
Our Lessons

Swim Lessons for Kids

Big Blue Swim School makes learning to swim fun, empowering, and full of progress. From the age of three months and up, each lesson builds confidence, skills, and strength. We help kids grow into safe, happy, and confident swimmers for life.

Baby Blue 3 months - 2 years
Bright Blue 3-5 years
Bold Blue 6+ years
Big Blue 6+ years advanced
Baby Blue 3 months - 2 years
Bright Blue 3-5 years
Bold Blue 6+ years
Big Blue 6+ years advanced
Baby Blue
3 months - 2 years

Our Baby Blue class helps your little one build early in-the-water confidence, coordination, and comfort with you right by their side.

  • 6 students : 1 instructor
  • 30-min weekly lessons
  • Parent participation required
Bright Blue
3-5 years

Where fun meets fundamentals. Bright Blue lessons keep toddlers engaged through play-based learning that helps them feel confident and capable in the water.

  • 3 students : 1 instructor
  • 30-min weekly lessons
  • Expert instructors with 75+ hours of training
Bold Blue
6+ years

In this level, swimmers strengthen their skills and self-assurance. We focus on technique, safety, and confidence for those just starting out or ready to level up.

  • 4 students : 1 instructor
  • 30-min weekly lessons
  • Expert instructors with 75+ hours of training
Big Blue
6+ years advanced

Our most advanced level fine-tunes the four major swimming strokes, builds endurance, and prepares swimmers for team-level confidence.

  • Up to 7 students : 1 instructor
  • 45-min weekly lessons
  • Expert instructors with 75+ hours of training

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Pricing plans

weekly swim lessons

Weekly, perpetual lessons ensure your child develops and consistently increases their comfort, confidence, and skills in the water.
Starting at
$35 / lesson
Receive a waived Annual Membership Fee* if you enroll by February 27th! 
Start and stop with a 30-day notice
  • 30-min weekly lessons
  • Small group instruction
  • Flexible start date
  • All ages, 3 mos - 12 years
  • Free make-up lessons**
  • Free trial lesson available
*Waived Annual Membership Fee offer available to new families and families who have not been enrolled into lessons at Big Blue Swim School in 60+ days. Must enroll into weekly lessons by 2/27/2026 to receive offer. See Annual Membership Fee details below. 
**Up to 15 make-up classes per year, per swimmer.

Annual Membership Fee

Upon enrollment and every year afterwards while enrolled, Big Blue charges a membership fee of $32 for each child, for no more than two children per family. When you become a member with us, here are all the BIG benefits you get!

  • Flexible scheduling and up to 15 make-up lessons per year
  • High-demand evening and weekend lesson availability
  • Real-time progress tracking through the Big Blue app
  • Sibling and multiple lesson discounts

A young child in a colorful swimsuit enjoys playing with floating balls in a swimming pool, with playful wall art in the background.
Our Progress Promise

Graduate to the next swim level after attending 24 lessons, or your swimmer will get an additional weekly lesson for FREE until they do.
Restrictions apply.

Our Programs

Beyond Lessons

Drop-in Lessons

Our flexible drop-in sessions let you fit in additional swim time whenever it works best for your family.

Adaptive Swim Lessons

Customized sessions to help kids gain confidence and progress at every stage in the Big Blue journey.

Meet Big Blue Wilmette

Looking for kids’ or baby swim lessons in Wilmette? Big Blue Swim School offers fun, level-appropriate, weekly swimming lessons for kids ages 3 months to 12 years. For children, swimming lessons help them build confidence in the water. They also gain invaluable skills to stay safer. At Big Blue Swim School, we take a welcoming, supportive, kid-centered approach to all swim lessons. No matter what your child’s previous swim experience, we provide exceptional swim training catered to his or her skill level. Ready to learn more? We offer free, no-risk trial lessons, so try us!

Conveniently Located

Big Blue Swim School in Wilmette, IL, offers convenient swimming lessons for kids and serves families from nearby neighborhoods including Glenview, Northbrook, Evanston, Winnetka, and Highland Park.

Our facility is located in the Edens Plaza strip mall, across from Wayfair, and just off Skokie Boulevard and Lake Avenue, with easy access from I-94. This prime location makes it simple to fit swim lessons into your weekly routine while taking care of errands or enjoying nearby amenities.

Before or after class, you can grab groceries at The Fresh Market, pick up prescriptions at Walgreens, make a deposit at Byline Bank, or enjoy dinner at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria—home of the famous garlic Buttercrust. Kids can get a trim at KidSnips in the same plaza, and Dunkin’ is nearby for coffee and perhaps a donut to enjoy while your little ones splash around.

Sign your kids up for a free trial lesson and experience the Big Blue Swim School difference for yourself!

what parents say
  • My son did not like the water. At all. But after the first class, all he could talk about was swimming and how much he loved to do it. Rostyslav and crew are miracle workers, kind, knowledgeable, and welcoming. Very fortunate to have found this place.
    Nkasi O
  • Coach Megan is amazing! Her warm smile, endless patience, and fun approach make every lesson a joy. I only wish swim classes had been this enjoyable when I was a kid!
    Sharokina P
  • This review is waaaay overdue! These guys are excellent! They deserve 5 stars and more! We've been with Big Blue for probably close to a year and it's been wonderful. I'd recommend everyone to come and try. My 4 year old literally swims better than me, that pretty much tells you all
    Nina S
  • We love Big Blue Wilmette! The facilities are great; the instructors are professional and friendly. Manager Rostyslav (Ross) was super helpful whenever we needed to reschedule a class or move our kid to the next swim level.
    Amy S

FAQs

Unless otherwise directed by a medical professional, it is always a smart idea to consider and enroll into swim lessons. Whether they have little experience to none, Big Blue can help them on their journey!

For the safety of all students, all students are initially placed based on their age-appropriate level. Students are evaluated at each lesson by our trained staff to determine their skill levels using Big Blue’s curriculum. It is not uncommon for swimmers to move up levels quickly if they have previous swim experience.

Yes, these can be tracked within the Big Blue app or parent portal.
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Visit Us

Mon
9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tue
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Wed
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thu
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sat
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sun
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
3232 Lake Ave. Ste 350, Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 728-3041