Advanced Kids Swim Lessons

Big Blue

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6+ Years: Advanced
7 : 1 Class Size
45 Minutes
Weekly Lessons
Overview

Our Big Blue program helps confident swimmers ages 6+ master strokes, boost endurance, and prepare for swim team or lifelong success in the pool.

Big Moments Journey

WHAT THEY WILL LEARN

Big Blue is the final curriculum in our Big Blue Moments Journey. This program is designed for kids who already swim with ease and are ready to refine strokes, improve lap endurance, and develop advanced water skills. With structured challenges and ongoing support, swimmers build strength, confidence, and a sense of achievement.

What’s a Splash Zone™?

Splash Zones show how far your child can swim on their own—and as they grow their Splash Zone, they’re becoming safer, more confident swimmers. By the time they complete Big Blue, your swimmer will reach a Splash Zone of up to 1000 feet.

6+ years advanced

Big Blue 1

Splash Zone™
600’ of Independent Swimming
Skills
  • Underwater streamline: Perfecting the streamlined position to glide smoothly through the water, even underwater.

  • Butterfly arms: Learning the powerful and graceful butterfly arm movement for a strong stroke.

  • Breaststroke arms: Mastering the breaststroke arm technique for efficient and smooth movement.

  • Freestyle excellence: Swimming 600 feet with perfect freestyle technique—long, smooth strokes and controlled breathing.

6+ years advanced

Big Blue 2

Splash Zone™
1000’ of Independent Swimming
Skills
  • Streamline to success: Perfecting the underwater streamline with a clean breakout to keep momentum after a powerful wall push.

  • Full butterfly: Mastering the full butterfly stroke for powerful, efficient swimming.

  • Individual medley: Learning the individual medley—swimming all four strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle) with smooth transitions.

  • 1000’ challenge: Taking on the ultimate test—swimming 1000 feet with strong, efficient technique.

Benefits

Swimmers who have mastered the foundations will focus more on technique with advanced swim instruction in a larger group and longer class time. Big Blue swimmers have the knowledge and ability to excel on swim teams and enjoy a lifetime of swimming.

WHAT FAMILIES LOVE

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Exceptional Instructors

All our instructors complete 75+ hours of rigorous training—and ongoing development—to deliver expert water-safety and skill lessons at a comfortable, progressive pace. Passionate and certified, they go above and beyond to demonstrate new techniques and actively engage every swimmer.

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45-minute Lessons

Big Blue offers 45-minute advanced lessons that are fun, goal-focused, and designed to refine all four strokes—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Swimmers build endurance, confidence, and swim team readiness. Lessons take place in larger groups (up to seven) as they work toward swimming 1000 feet without stopping.

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Modern, Clean Facilities

Our facilities are clean, modern, and thoughtfully designed for families. From bright, welcoming spaces to spacious changing rooms and meticulously maintained pools, every detail supports a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience.

what parents say
  • “Big Blue helped my daughter swim farther, faster, and with total confidence.”
    Bryan H.

FAQs

While Bold and Big Blue levels are both typically for swimmers who are 6-12 years old, Big Blue lessons are considered a more advanced level for swimmers who are working to refine their strokes and swim foundation, maintain overall conditioning, and more. Bold Blue lessons are for swimmers 6-12 years old who are at a beginner level.

Visit our locations page to find a pool near you, then click "View Schedule" to find the best day and time for your lesson.

A swim cap can be especially useful for swimmers with longer hair to keep hair out of eyes and prevent tangles and post-swim brushing battles. Swim caps can also help keep goggles on. At Big Blue, swim caps are recommended for children whose hair covers their ears. If your child doesn’t want to wear a swim cap, a hair band will do!
Free Trial Lesson
A full lesson to test the waters.
Small Class Sizes
For more personalized attention.
Free Make-ups
15 per swimmer per year.

Make a splash