Beginner Kids Swim Lessons

Bold Blue

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6+ Years
4 : 1 Class Size
30 Minutes
Weekly Lessons
Overview

Our Bold Blue program is for new swimmers age 6+ to learn the foundations while focusing on technique, and for graduates of Bright Blue who are ready to level up their swimming.

Big Moments Journey

WHAT THEY WILL LEARN

Bold Blue is designed to take school-age swimmers from beginner to brave. Through structured, goal-driven lessons, kids increase endurance and technique while building confidence. With increasing stroke development, they learn focus, independence, and take pride in reaching new milestones.

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 Bold Blue, your swimmer will reach a Splash Zone of up to 240 feet.

6+ years

Bold Blue 1

Splash Zone™
120’ of Independent Swimming
Skills

  • Staying flat and relaxed: Learning how to keep a nice, horizontal body position so they can glide through the water with ease.

  • Power kicks: Building an efficient kicking technique that helps them move faster and stronger.

  • Breathe and go: Practicing rhythmic breathing so they can move through the water without stopping or getting tired too quickly.

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6+ years

Bold Blue 2

Splash Zone™
180’ of Independent Swimming
Skills

  • Breathe like a pro: Developing side breathing to keep their freestyle efficient and steady.

  • Backstroke beginnings: Putting together the foundations of kicking on the back and adding big arms.

  • Freestyle foundations: Starting proper freestyle technique—focusing on long, stretched-out strokes.

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6+ years

Bold Blue 3

Splash Zone™
240’ of Independent Swimming
Skills

  • Breaststroke kick: Mastering the breaststroke kick to propel with balance and efficiency.

  • Butterfly kick: Learning the butterfly kick to build strength, coordination, and rhythm in the water.

  • Backstroke boost: Fine-tuning backstroke technique for better control and confidence.

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Benefits

Your child will build on their confidence and water safety skills by developing balance, breath exchange, and strong kicking techniques.

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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Safe & Fun Lessons

Safety always comes first with highly-trained instructors and a proven curriculum designed to keep your child secure and confident in the water. We make learning fun with individualized lessons, a positive environment, and plenty of encouragement—turning each swim session into an exciting adventure your child will look forward to every week.

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Flexible Scheduling

We offer easy, flexible scheduling as part of our efforts to support your family. This includes scheduling more than one child at different swim levels for the same time slot. Using our parent portal and user-friendly app, you can stay in control of your schedule. Easily schedule a make-up lesson when needed if you need to miss due to illness or other reasons.

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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
  • “Bold Blue program boosted my child’s confidence and progress every week!”
    Jessica M.

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.

We care about your swimmers' safety just as much as you do. A parent or caregiver must be present throughout the entirety of your child's swim lesson. In the event that you or another responsible adult are unable to be present for your child's lesson, we advise you to reschedule the lesson for another day by Logging in to the Parent Portal or mobile app.

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!
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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.

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