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Safer Swimming: Flotation Devices and More

Ensure your child’s safety with the best swim floaties for toddlers and some key water safety tips, whether your family is relaxing at the pool or going out on the boat.

Swim Lessons

Learning the Different Types of Swimming Strokes

Learn about the four traditional swimming strokes used in competitions, plus a few additional styles. Knowing a variety of strokes keeps swimming safe and fun for swimmers of all ages.

Health

Top 10 Benefits Of Swimming Lessons For Kids

Learning to swim can open a world of opportunity for your little one. In fact, skills learned during swim lessons can benefit your child for the rest of their life! Learn all about some of the lifesaving, mental, and cognitive benefits of swimming for kids!

Concord, NC

Meet the Concord General Manager: Teresa Bostic

While our Big Blue swim instructors make lessons extra special for your kids, it's the managers who keep our operations running smoothly day-to-day. Dive into Teresa Bostic's background, our GM in Concord, as she provides insight into what it's like to work at Big Blue Swim School.

About Big Blue Swim School

What to Expect Before, During, and After Swim Lessons

Whether your family is new to swim lessons or you've been away for a while, check out this resource for a preview of what to expect and how to prepare for your kids' swim lessons at Big Blue Swim School!

Methuen, MA

Meet the Owners of Big Blue Methuen: Gary and Melissa

One of the fastest growing swim school franchises, Big Blue Swim School announced its expansion into Massachusetts with Franchise Owner Gary.

swimming

Five Ways the Big Blue Swim School Mobile App Makes Swim Lessons Even Better...

At Big Blue, we are passionate about teaching children to swim. We’re equally passionate about supporting busy families. We designed our mobile app to make it even easier to have a swimmer enrolled at Big Blue.

Meet the Allen General Manager: Tami Garcia

While our Big Blue swim instructors make swim lessons so special for your kids, it's the managers who keep our swim school operations running so smoothly day-to-day. Tami Garcia is the General Manager at Big Blue Swim School Allen.

Safety

May is National Water Safety Month - Tips for Parents

May is recognized across the swimming community as National Water Safety Month. Given that pools across the country have been closed for several weeks due to COVID-19, there is heightened concern about the risks of drowning and water safety as summer approaches.

About Big Blue Swim School

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Big Blue in Your Community!

Learn what sets Big Blue Swim School apart, how to sign up for upcoming deals, and be the first to know about our grand opening in your community.

COVID-19

COVID-19 Prevention & Cleanliness Practices at Big Blue Swim School

The safety of our Big Blue swimmers, families, and staff is our number one priority. Here are the steps we are taking to keep our pools safe from COVID-19.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meet the Owner of Big Blue Ann Arbor: Hiag Avsharian

One of the fastest growing swim school franchises, Big Blue Swim School announced its expansion into Michigan with franchise partner and Ann Arbor local, Hiag Avsharian. Hiag Avsharian was born and raised in

Kids Activities

Big Blue Swim School is Coming to Fairfax, VA in Early 2022

Big Blue Swim School's newest Fairfax location (located in the Fair City Mall at 9650 Main St. Fairfax, VA 22031) will offer weekly swim lessons year-round for children ages three to six months to 12 years of age.

Big Blue Benefits

Three Reasons to Believe in Big Blue

At Big Blue Swim School, our goal is to encourage transformations in kids - to go from the development of swim skills to the development of life skills. The swim associates strive to get every kid to make progress towards a BIG moment at every swim lesson.

Swim Lessons

Personality in the Pool: How to Prepare Different Swimmer Types for a Big Blue Lesson

While thousands of swimmers have been in the water learning at Big Blue, we know every child is unique. Each child brings past experiences, potential fears, a wide range of learning styles and, a boatload of personality to each lesson.

Northern Virginia

Meet the Chantilly Manager: Greg Johnson

Greg Johnson is the General Manager at Big Blue Swim School Chantilly. At any given time, you may see him on the pool deck, behind the front desk, in the lobby talking to families, or in the pool teaching the students.

Kids Activities

We're Making a BIG Splash with our Pre-Opening Special in Chantilly

Big Blue Swim School Chantilly is excited to be opening on June 14th! Local families can lock in low prices on swimming lessons by taking advantage of our Pre-Opening Special available through opening day.

Northern Virginia

Letters from Tom Dolan and Chris DeJong on Big Blue Swim School Acquisition

Big Blue Swim School acquired Tom Dolan Swim School in the spring of 2021 to expand the swim lessons brand to Northern Virginia with schools in Dulles and Falls Church. Read the letters from both founders on the new partnership.

Meet the Managers of Centennial: Jamie & Sandy

Jamie Hammond and Sandy Mayer are the Senior Managers at Big Blue Swim School Centennial. At any given time, you may see them on the pool deck, behind the front desk, in the lobby talking to families, or in the pool teaching the students.

Big Blue Answers Your Big Questions: What should I look for when my child starts swim lessons?

Parenthood is full of questions and seemingly endless decision making. When it comes to learning to swim and water safety, we’re your partner in getting answers. We’ll share our thoughts and

Big Blue Answers Your Big Questions: What to Expect When Your Child Starts Swim Lessons at Any Age

Parenthood is full of questions and seemingly endless decision making. When it comes to learning to swim and water safety, we’re your partner in getting answers. We’ll share our thoughts and

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Meet the Johns Creek Assistant Managers: Ashley and Gabby

Ashley Mudrey and Gabby Campos are the Assistant Managers at Big Blue Swim School Johns Creek. At any given time, you may see them on the pool deck, behind the front desk, in the lobby talking to families, or sometimes in the pool lending a helping hand.

Kids Activities

Big Blue Swim School is Coming Soon to Chantilly, VA

Big Blue Swim School, one of the nation’s fastest growing swim school franchises is coming to the Northern Virginia area this summer with its pool located in Chantilly at the Greenbriar Town Center.

Black History Month Highlights 2021

February is Black History Month and this year we celebrated by doing a weekly highlight of a black swimmer that helped pave the way for the growing diversity that we see in the

Chicagoland

Meet the Hoffman Estates General Manager: Adam Sonenshein

Meet our General Manager for Big Blue's Hoffman Estates pool! Adam Sonenshein has been with Big Blue for over a year. He was introduced to Big Blue by a former coworker when he was looking to leave the restaurant industry, and the rest is history.