Swim Lessons in Ann Arbor

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

Pool Hours
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sun
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
914 W Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 545-8451
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
$34 / 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 $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

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 Ann Arbor

Kids and toddler swim lessons in Ann Arbor are safe and easy with the family-friendly, state-of-the-art Big Blue Swim School off I-94 at Ann Arbor-Saline Road. Our clean and inviting facilities are staffed by dedicated instructors who receive intensive training to help your child master important aspects of water safety through self-exploration and discovery.

We know starting something new can be hard for kids, so we want to decrease the potential for stressful experiences. That’s why our water and our staff are warm and welcoming for children up to 12 years of age who will grow through safe and fun swim time. Enroll your children in Big Blue Swim School today. Then, take advantage of our easy lesson time app to schedule multiple swimming classes for your kids at coordinated days and times.

Conveniently Located

Big Blue Swim School on Eisenhower Parkway in Ann Arbor is the perfect choice for kids' swimming lessons, offering a convenient location for families from Saline, Dexter, Ypsilanti, Chelsea, and Pittsfield Township. Our state-of-the-art facility is situated in a prime area, surrounded by essential services and shopping, so you can make the most of your time while your child enjoys their swim class.

Located just down the road from Briarwood Mall and next door to REI, you can easily do some shopping before or after lessons. If you're planning dinner, Whole Foods Market is right next door for all your ingredients, or you can grab a fresh sub from DiBella’s Subs after class.

Our central location is also the perfect chance to introduce your child to swimming with a free trial lesson. And after the lesson, you can head over to Launch Family Entertainment for some fun family time.

Make the most of your day while giving your child the gift of swim lessons!

what parents say
  • I'm just glad my son is learning how to swim! He is learning to face his fears, and this is a deep fear! I'm confident he'll be a great swimmer soon!
    Tiana H
  • My baby and I really enjoyed our first class today! The facility is clean and the staff are welcoming. So thankful we will be able to teach important safety skills at a young age!
    Lauren C
  • I have 2 children that attend Big Blue Swim School with varying swim interest. The instructors are very patient and thoughtful and work with each kid to make sure they are learning and progressing. Lessons are fun and engaging, even when kiddos are distracted and not ready to give their best.
    Nicky 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, Wed, Thu, Fri
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sun
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
914 W Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 545-8451