Swim Lessons in Columbia
Our proven swim programs build confidence, safety, and smiles - enroll now and we’ll waive your Annual Membership Fee!
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
Our Baby Blue class helps your little one build early in-the-water confidence, coordination, and comfort with you right by their side.
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6 students : 1 instructor
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30-min weekly lessons
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Parent participation required
Bright Blue
Where fun meets fundamentals. Bright Blue lessons keep toddlers engaged through play-based learning that helps them feel confident and capable in the water.
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3 students : 1 instructor
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30-min weekly lessons
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Expert instructors with 75+ hours of training
Bold Blue
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.
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4 students : 1 instructor
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30-min weekly lessons
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Expert instructors with 75+ hours of training
Big Blue
Our most advanced level fine-tunes the four major swimming strokes, builds endurance, and prepares swimmers for team-level confidence.
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Up to 7 students : 1 instructor
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45-min weekly lessons
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Expert instructors with 75+ hours of training
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weekly swim lessons
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30-min weekly lessons
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Small group instruction
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Flexible start date
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All ages, 3 mos - 12 years
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Free make-up lessons**
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Free trial lesson available
**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 $35 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
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.
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 Columbia
Are you comfortable around water? Are your kids? At the end of the day, water safety is a path to fun and peace of mind, and kids’ swimming lessons in Columbia, MD, are the perfect way to open up a whole new world for your little ones.
If you’re thinking about swimming classes, you simply can’t make a better choice than Big Blue Swim School. Our state-of-the-art facility on Old Annapolis Road features warm, filtered water and a full-time adult staff with the knowledge and experience necessary to make your kids feel comfortable, while empowering them with the skills that lead to a lifetime of loving the water.
You can start as early as three months old with our Baby Blue program. Next, we offer toddler swim lessons and swimming classes for kids as old as 12. No matter what stage your kiddos are at, we’ve got a program where they can discover the Big Blue difference!
Conveniently Located
Big Blue Swim School in Columbia is only a couple of minutes from Route 100 on Old Annapolis Road. Thanks to our convenient location, you can easily make other stops nearby after your kids finish their lessons. Pick up your weekly groceries at Giant Food, or stop by The UPS Store across the street to finally ship that package in your trunk that you keep forgetting about.
Are the kids hungry? What about you? At IHOP or The Periodic Table, everyone will fill up and walk away content. If you’re in a hurry, grab something quickly at Popeyes, Jimmy John’s, or Burger King. At least two-thirds of those choices offer chicken nuggets, so we’re sure the children will be happy.
The Big Blue Difference
Unparalleled Curriculum 01
Founded by a U.S. National Champion swimmer, Big Blue takes kids through four thoughtfully designed levels so every swimmer can grow, learn, and succeed at their own pace.
Technology Built for Families 02
Our exclusive LessonBuddy™ system makes busy schedules easy to manage. Find and book classes for your whole family, and track progress through one simple, parent-friendly portal.
Growth Beyond the Pool 03
We’re about more than swim strokes. Our lessons help kids build confidence, focus, and life skills that ripple beyond the pool. Every splash brings a new sense of pride.
Clean, Comfortable Facilities 04
You’ll love our bright, welcoming spaces almost as much as kids do. Enjoy state-of-the-art pools, cozy viewing areas with Wi-Fi, and safe, antimicrobial, fall-resistant flooring.
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