Swim Lessons at Big Blue Swim School

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.

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Top 4 Reasons to Keep Up with Swim Lessons in the Summer

Summer is a time for fun in the sun, and for many families, that means spending time in the water. One of the best ways to do that is by taking swimming lessons. Here are just a few reasons why we believe swim lessons are so important for children to continue in the summer months.

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What to Expect at Your Big Blue Free Trial Swim Lesson

If you’re wondering what to expect during your child’s free 30-minute trial at Big Blue Swim School, read through our helpful guide, so you’ll be ready to get your feet wet and experience the excitement in every lesson.

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Understanding Swim Diapers for Kids: Best Options and How They Work

Our essential guide covers how swim diapers work, their benefits, and tips for choosing the best ones - perfect for parents of young swimmers!

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!

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Why You Should Enroll in Second Weekly Lessons at Big Blue Swim School

It’s no secret that consistency is key, no matter what new skill you’re learning, including swimming! In case your family is planning an upcoming water-themed vacation, ensure your child is ready by taking second weekly swim lessons, leading to faster progress.

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When Should My Child Start Swimming Lessons?

Learning to swim is an essential part of any childhood. Not only is it an exceptional exercise, but it also teaches children valuable lessons and safety tips they will carry with them for

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2023 Big Blue Holiday Gift Guide for Young Swimmers

Still wondering what to pick out as a gift for the young swimmer in your life this holiday season? Do they love swimming or are you looking for ways to foster a love for swim lessons? If so, check out our handy guide to help you find the perfect gift for swimmers just in time!

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5 Tips to Help Nervous Swimmers Feel More Comfortable and Confident for Lessons

Some swimmers may feel anxious to begin lessons, so we're providing 5 tips on helping your child feel more comfortable and confident about coming to Big Blue!

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Fantastic Four: The Primary Swim Strokes

Learning to swim is important, so let's talk through each swim stroke and why they’re all useful to learn!

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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Earn Swim Lesson Credit Every Time You Refer A Friend to Big Blue!

Your referrals are a BIG deal to us. To show you just how much we appreciate you helping us spread the word, we give $50 in swim lesson credit for every new family you refer that signs up for weekly swim lessons at Big Blue. Follow these steps to make sure you get credit for helping us grow!

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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!”

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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.

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What to Expect at Your Kid's First Swimming Lesson at Big Blue

Welcome to Big Blue Swim School! We are so excited that you'll be joining us soon for your family's first swimming lesson. We hope this post will help you know what to expect

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Is Your Swimmer the Next Gertrude Ederle?

Even as a kid, Gertrude Ederle of New York City loved being in the water. She swam and played in the pool and at the New Jersey beach where her family spent the

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Should Kids Wear Goggles During Their Swim Lesson?

Buying swim goggles for kids can be overwhelming. So many styles, so many choices. Sometimes you might be tempted to just buy your kids the cheapest swim goggles online in the coolest color and call it a day. You could be making a mistake.

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Turn the Crying into Smiling!

New experiences can be overwhelming for kids. Learning to swim is no different. At Big Blue Swim School, we make sure that experience is as comfortable as possible, but it's still not uncommon

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Why Do Our Swim Lessons Work so Fast? It's as Simple as E.D.M.C.

Our approach to teaching swim lessons leads kids to learn and make progress faster. What's our method? Explain, Demonstrate, Mimic, and Correct!

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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