Andrea McPike - Big Blue Blog | Kids Swimming Lessons

Discover Our Big Blue Swim School Mobile App!

We launched the Big Blue mobile app to bring more convenience to how you schedule lessons and track your swimmer's progress. You can access all of the benefits and scheduling features of the Parent Portal in one easy-to-use app.

Swim Progress

Going the Distance at Big Blue: A Better Way to Measure Progress in Swim Lessons

Water safety improves as kids increase how far they can swim independently. That's why tracking distance is core to our swimming lesson philosophy.

Big Blue Benefits

4 Reasons to Start Swim Lessons...Now!

Here at Big Blue, it’s always a great time to get into the water. Curious about why January is the perfect time to get started with swimming lessons? We have answers!

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Olympic Swimming 101: Preparing to Cheer on Team USA

The 2021 Olympic Games are being held in Tokyo, Japan, and swimming events begin on Saturday, July 24th. We pulled together some basics for watching swimming in the Olympic Games to help your family cheer on Team USA in the pool and to put into context what your swimmers are learning at Big Blue!

Safety

Getting Summer Ready Includes Water Safety

May is National Water Safety Month! We've developed a helpful acronym for water safety. Whenever you're around the water with kids, keep our swimming LAPS reminders top of mind.

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Meet the Johns Creek General Manager: Travis Hughes

Travis Hughes is the General Manager at Big Blue Swim School Johns Creek. Travis may be new to the team, but at any given time, you can find Travis on the pool deck, behind the front desk, in the lobby talking to families, or sometimes in the pool lending a helping hand.

Health

How to Fuel Your Swimmer for A Big Blue Swim Lesson

There is so much that goes into achieving a Big Moment at Big Blue, from the hard work of your swimmers to the consistency and dedication of our Swim Associates. But have you wondered what snacks might best fuel even the littlest swimmers through a successful 30-minute lesson?

Big Blue Benefits

Big Blue Parent Perspective: “It’s so worth the drive!”

Magda enrolled her sons in weekly swim lessons at Big Blue Swim School over a year ago. On a good day it’s a 30-minute drive from her home in Hyde Park, but with unpredictable Chicago traffic Magda gives herself an hour for travel and says “It’s so worth the drive!”