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Springfield, VA

Meet the Springfield General Manager: Steven Canavan

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. Steven Canavan is the General Manager

Swim Lessons

Four Tips for Success with a New Instructor

For more than 15 years, we've been helping children learn to swim, which sometimes means adjusting to a new instructor. A family schedule change or instructor availability may mean a teacher change. Their

Pembroke Pines, FL

Meet the Pembroke Pines General Manager: Delorie Lynne

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. Delorie Lynn is the General Manager

Let's Celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day!

Let's Celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day! Since 1996, the last Saturday of September has been created as Family Health and Fitness Day USA to promote a healthier lifestyle with family-related health and

mental benefits of swimming

A Back-To-School Boost: The Mental Benefits Of Swimming For Kids

Swimming is a vital, life-saving skill that is often learned at a young age. This is because drowning is a top cause of death among kids. However, did you know that swimming is

Safety

Bath Time is Swim Time!

Parents often ask us how to practice emerging swim skills when the family is at the pool or on vacation. We love how committed families are to helping their children develop into safer,

benefits of swimming for athletes

6 Incredible Benefits of Swimming for Athletes

Athletes who take their sport seriously are constantly training. Of course, they’re focused on their team and position when playing games or matches each week, but they know they can’t just

Safety

4 Fun & Safe Swimming Pool Games (Other than Marco Polo)

It’s no secret that kids of all ages love to swim, splash, and perform cannonballs in the pool. Take that fun up a notch by adding in some children’s games in

Keeping Up Swim Lesson Progress During Vacations

Vacations are certainly a time to clear the schedule and relax, especially for families with packed calendars. Quality time away together means fewer appointments and planned activities. Have Fun If your trip involves

4th of july pool safety

4th Of July Pool Safety Tips

Ahh Summer! It’s the perfect time to cook out, splash around in the pool and spend time with friends and family at a backyard barbecue. It also marks the time to start

benefits of swim lessons

Getting Kids Summer Swim Ready

Family pool time, hitting the local splash pad, or traveling to a lake or beach are priceless summer memories. Getting summer swim-ready includes all the usuals: making sure swimsuits fit, finding goggles, packing

O'Fallon, MO

Meet the Owner of Big Blue O’Fallon: Ben Cahill

One of the fastest growing swim school franchises, Big Blue Swim School announced its expansion into Missouri with franchise partner Ben Cahill. Although Ben Cahill never met his uncle, his relative’s tragic

Health

Can You Swim with an Ear Infection? A Guide to Ear Infections, Swimming, and Swim Lessons

Childhood is full of bumps, bruises, and sniffles. Managing earaches and ear infections can also be a common task when parenting young children. We’re here to answer your questions about ear infections

Safety

Guide to Water Safety for Kids

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.

Swim Lessons for Babies

Research from the National Institute of Health (NIH) shows that formal swimming lessons reduce the risk of accidental drowning in children ages 1-4 by 88%. That kind of statistic may be enough for

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.

spring break

Six Water Safety Tips for Spring Break

As families across the country prepare to embark on spring break adventures, here at Big Blue Swim School, we want parents and caregivers to have all the knowledge they need to ensure a

resilience

How Swim Lessons Teach Your Kids Resilience

Every day at Big Blue, our Swim Associates help kids learn new swimming skills in the pool and are right by their side as they reach new milestones. But every swimmer has to

Health

Five Reasons Why Kids Should Swim for Heart Health

Learn how swim lessons can help create healthy habits at an early age to ensure children maintain a healthy heart as they age.February is American Heart Month, and while heart disease is

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!

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.

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