Big Blue Swim School Parenting Tips

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.

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.

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.

swimming

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!

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.

Big Blue Benefits

Big Blue Swim School is Coming this Spring to Centennial, CO

Big Blue Swim School, one of the nation’s fastest growing swim school franchises is coming to the Denver area this spring with its first pool located in Centennial at the Smoky Hill Town Center.

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!”

Parenting

Hear What Families Are Saying about Swimming Lessons at Big Blue Johns Creek!

Our Johns Creek swim school has been open a little over a month, and the reviews are in! Hear what parents are saying about the facility, our Swim Associates and the swim lesson

Chicagoland

Why We Chose to Return to Swim Lessons During a Pandemic

When Audrey and her dad showed up that first day, they were more than impressed. Everything was planned out, and there was no question about their ability to social distance. And best of all, Audrey jumped right in the pool and mastered a new skill that first day!

Swim School

Big Blue Johns Creek Opening Postponed

Thank you to those in the Johns Creek community that have expressed interest in Big Blue Swim School and welcomed us to the neighborhood as we prepare for our opening in 2020! We

About Big Blue Swim School

Our Flexible Make-Up Lesson Policy: Every Swimmer Gets 15 Free Make-Up Lesson Vouchers Per Year!

Our new Make-Up Swim Lesson Policy is the most flexible of any swim program, offering 15 free make-up swim lessons per year to Big Blue parents to make swim lessons fit seamlessly into a busy schedule.

Health

Swimming Makes Your Kids Smarter

Study Finds Swim Lessons Benefit Children's Development in the Classroom! We are firm believers in the amazing benefits of swimming, but what most people do not realize is how beneficial formal swim lessons

Ideas

Fall Fun for Kids

Check out some of our favorite fall activities. Apple Picking Apple orchards have a ton of other activities besides picking apples. You can choose from petting zoos, corn mazes, and hay rides. Don't

Parenting

Have Some Classic Summer Fun!

Are your kids spending summer vacation indoors, glued to a screen? It can be hard to get ‘em moving, but it’s important. Children and adolescents should get an hour of daily exercise,

Parenting

What to Look for in a Teacher

Does your kid love their teachers? It takes a special person to be a good teacher, someone who can create an environment where kids not only learn but also discover the joy of