Swim Lessons in Germantown
Our proven swim programs build confidence, safety, and smiles - enroll now and we’ll waive your Annual Membership Fee!
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weekly swim lessons
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30-min weekly lessons -
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 $36 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.
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
Swim Your Way
Free Trial Lesson
New customers, get started with a full 30-minute swim lesson and tour of our facility.
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 Germantown
Did you have one of those “tough love” experiences as a child where your parent simply tossed you into the lake to “teach you how to swim”? There’s got to be a better way, right?
There is—and Big Blue Swim School provides swimming classes for kids in Germantown so your children can learn to love swimming without all the baggage. Starting at three months, progressing through toddler swim lessons, and up to age 12, our clean, warm water facilities are big on safety, convenience, and fun.
Our staff is highly trained, having gone through 75 hours of training before getting into the pool with your kids. Even if you have kids at different levels, we’ll arrange your swimming classes so you don’t have to make multiple trips each week.
Conveniently Located
Big Blue Swim School in Germantown, MD, offers convenient kids’ swimming lessons for families from nearby communities including Frederick, Gaithersburg, Bethesda, Olney, and Clarksburg.
Our facility, located in a strip mall at Middlebrook and Germantown Roads, makes it easy to fit swim lessons into your busy day. Arrive a little early or stay after class to run errands—Giant Food in the same plaza makes picking up dinner ingredients or completing your weekly grocery shopping simple. Nearby retailers like Five Below, Petco, and Ross Dress for Less offer plenty of options for gifts, pet supplies, or clothing for growing kids.
Cap off your trip with a treat from Starbucks just across the street before heading home. Swim lessons, errands, and a snack—all in one convenient stop. Not quite ready to commit? Sign your child up for a free trial lesson and discover what makes Big Blue Swim School special!
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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