Swim Lessons in Dulles

Spring into progress! Enroll now or start with a free trial to get 25% off your first 4 swim lessons. Offer ends March 9.

Pool Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat, Sun
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
22000 Dulles Retail Plaza, Suite 104, Dulles, VA 20166
(571) 773-7562
Super Improver Clinic

March 30 - April 2

Starting at $156

Our most progress-forward program is returning for spring break, helping swimmers build skills faster, gain confidence, and make meaningful progress – with a new, bonus skill added each day of the clinic! There are limited spots available, so now is the perfect time to secure your swimmer’s place and keep their momentum going. Available for all families, even those not currently enrolled in lessons at Big Blue! Annual Membership Fee applies.
4 Consecutive Days
Same Time Each Day
Consistent Instructors
Pricing plans

weekly swim lessons

Weekly, perpetual lessons ensure that your child develops and consistently increases their comfort, confidence, and skills in the water.
Starting at
$39 $29.25 / lesson
Receive 25% off your first 4 lessons* if you enroll by March 9
Annual Membership Fee applies
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
*Offer available to families not currently enrolled in lessons at Big Blue Swim School. You must schedule your weekly lesson day and time to redeem this offer. When signing up for weekly lessons, you are enrolling perpetually and a 30-day notice of your intent to stop lessons is required. The 25% off drops when you withdraw from weekly lessons with 30-day notice or after your fourth attended lesson, whichever comes first. After the offer ends, your rate per child goes up to the regular per-lesson price published for that location. Must enroll into weekly lessons by 3/9/2026 to receive offer. 
**Up to 15 make-up classes per year, per swimmer.

Annual Membership Fee

Upon enrollment and every year afterward 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

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 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 babies : 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
Our Programs

Beyond Lessons

Super Improver Clinics

A month's worth of progress in just four days! Swimmers build skills faster, gain confidence, and make meaningful progress.

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 Dulles

Kids' swimming lessons are essential. If your child is ever in open water, you’ll thank Big Blue Swim School for their toddler swim lessons in Dulles, VA. Swimming is a vital skill that can be lifesaving; it provides peace of mind knowing your child possesses this knowledge. Teaching children how to swim has been our passion for years now. Big Blue Swim School is the one to trust with your kid’s or toddler’s swimming classes.

Our caring staff is fully trained and dedicated to your child’s safety. Our warm-water and clean facility speak for itself, too. The moment you step through our front doors, you can practically see our building sparkle. If you’re looking for a flexible swimming school, you’ll find it here.

You can book two kiddos at different levels at the same time. We keep up with the times here at Big Blue Swim School, and you can schedule your kid’s swimming lessons on our app. Those are just a few ways Big Blue Swim School is perfect for you and your children!

Conveniently Located

Big Blue Swim School is conveniently located near several popular neighborhoods, including Loudon, Sterling, Herndon, Reston, Centreville, and Wolf Trap. Our prime location makes it easy to pair your child’s swim lessons with nearby errands or family-friendly activities, helping you make the most of your day.

Stop by Wegmans for groceries, pick up essentials at Target, or grab a coffee from The Human Bean. If you're in the mood for a little self-care, Ulta is just around the corner. And for the kids, Learning Express Toys offers educational fun, while Carter’s has the latest styles for growing wardrobes.

Swimming lessons are vital to your child’s safety—don’t wait. Schedule a free trial lesson with Big Blue Swim School today and start your child on the path to confident swimming.

what parents say
  • Great experience! Highly recommend. My daughter is attending the swim classes from past 3 months, and it was a fantastic experience. The instructors were patient and encouraging, and we saw great progress over the course of the lessons.
    Venkat R
  • My daughter and son love coming here! They have learned so much and the star program really motivates them to keep learning! The ease to cancel and reschedule is a huge plus with a busy schedule.
    Lynn H
  • Absolutely loving our experience with this team! Coach Sisay continues to amaze us — patient, encouraging, and very attentive to my neurodivergent child. He adjusts his approach to her needs, keeps her engaged, and makes every session fun and empowering. She lights up every time, and the progress we’ve seen in her confidence and skills is incredible. We can’t recommend this team enough!
    Nisrine R

FAQs

Unless otherwise directed by a medical professional, it is always a smart idea to consider enrolling your child in swimming lessons. Whether they have little experience or 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, Fri
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat, Sun
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
22000 Dulles Retail Plaza, Suite 104, Dulles, VA 20166
(571) 773-7562