Swim Lessons in Paoli

Our proven swim programs build confidence, safety, and smiles - start with a free trial swim lesson, then receive a waived Annual Membership Fee AND a free bonus swim lesson once you enroll into weekly lessons! Don't miss out on this $95 value!

Pool Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sun
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
82 East Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA 19301
(484) 617-3825
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* and a FREE bonus lesson** 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, starting at 3 mos
  • 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. **Bonus lesson offer available to new families and families who have not been enrolled into lessons at Big Blue Swim School in 60+ days. Bonus lesson will be allocated to your account during your first weekly lesson after enrollment. See a team member for details. Free trial available to new families and families who have not been enrolled or taken a trial lesson at Big Blue Swim School in at least six months. Must enroll into weekly lessons by 2/27/2026 to receive offer. At participating locations only.
Free trial available to new families and families who have not been enrolled or taken a trial lesson at Big Blue Swim School in at least six months.
***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 $25 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.

Adult Lessons

Gain confidence and improve your swim skills with lessons tailored to your pace.

Birthday Parties

A private, indoor pool party complete with lifeguards, party space, and all the setup and cleanup—so you can focus on celebrating.

Meet Big Blue

Bring your kids to the warm, welcoming environment at Big Blue Swim School for high-quality swimming classes in Paoli, PA. Our skilled instructors undergo over 75 hours of training just to ensure your child can comfortably master the basics of water safety and experience a solid foundation in swimming techniques and self-mastery that will last a lifetime.

Our state-of-the-art facility offers infant, toddler, and older kid swimming lessons with easy scheduling options available through our app. Come see everything we have to offer and watch your child learn and grow in positive, water-friendly ways.

Conveniently Located

If you live near Paoli, PA, you’re just a short drive away from the best swimming lessons for kids at Big Blue Swim School. We proudly serve families from the Main Line, Newtown Square, Exton, West Chester, and Phoenixville.

We make life easier for Paoli families by offering flexible scheduling that allows you to book multiple children at the same time. Our location off Lancaster Avenue, next to Petco, is easy to find and close to everything else you need. While your toddler enjoys their swim lesson, you can handle errands like banking at Bank of America or PNC Bank, picking up prescriptions at Walgreens, or shopping at ACME Markets.

When your kids are warm, dry, and hungry after their lessons, head over to Baxter’s American Grille, Quincy’s Original Lobster Rolls, or M&M Dim Sum & HK BBQ for a well-deserved meal.

Sign up for a free trial lesson today and see why families in Paoli recommend Big Blue Swim School. With warm water and a friendly staff, it’s the perfect place to start your child’s swimming journey!

what parents say
  • We love the team here! Kareem & Adam are both wonderful and amazing with little ones. They very much meet each child where they're at (each day) and make sure they're comfortable and having a ton of fun.
    Caroline U
  • We couldn’t be happier with Big Blue Swim School! My daughter has had many variations of swim lessons and this is by far the best. Very grateful that we found this swim school!
    Jessica K
  • We LOVE big blue! The staff are wonderful and nurturing, while still teaching swim skills. My son has been going for 6 months and went from being afraid to put his head in the water to actually swimming without floats and putting his head under entire time. It has really built his confidence in the water and in general having something he is successful at. I would highly recommend!
    Beth T
  • Our experience at Big Blue has been fantastic! My daughter’s swimming skills have improved so much since she started, and I love that the small class sizes give her plenty of individual attention. The flexible class times have also been a huge help for our schedule. Highly recommend!
    Danielle K

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, Tue, Wed, Thu
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sun
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
82 East Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA 19301
(484) 617-3825