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Swim Lesson Essentials

Some of the most frequent questions we get are about what to pack for swim lessons. We get it! It can be overwhelming to a first-time swim lesson parent to think about the

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5 Ways We Make Swim Lessons Easy When Summer Comes

If you have camp and school-age kids, chances are you are deep into planning, scheduling and stressing for summer. Your child’s development is a primary concern – and a significant investment – and the

Methuen, MA

Meet the Methuen General Manager: Keith Murphy

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. Keith Murphy is the General Manager

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Noblesville, IN

Meet the Owners of Big Blue Noblesville: Gavin and Tara England

One of the fastest growing swim school franchises, Big Blue Swim School announced its expansion into Indiana with franchise partners Gavin and Tara England.

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Be a Goal Getter

6 Steps to Better Habit Building for Your Best 2023 New Year’s Day typically comes with resolutions to improve health, sleep more, and work out more consistently. Many changes we want to

Huntington Beach, CA

Meet the Huntington Beach General Manager: Tanner Maginnis

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 smoothly day-to-day. Tanner Maginnis is the General Manager at

Swim Lessons

Three Benefits of Small Group Lessons

Everything we do is by design at Big Blue. We want to provide families the best learning environment, learning experience, and value. We believe small group lessons are the best way for kids

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

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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

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