Our proven swim programs build confidence, safety, and smiles - enroll now and we’ll waive your Annual Membership Fee!
Big Blue Swim School makes learning to swim fun, empowering, and full of progress. From the age of three months and up, each lesson builds confidence, skills, and strength. We help kids grow into safe, happy, and confident swimmers for life.
We get it. Schedules can be tough, but we promise Big Blue is worth it. Sign up for our interest list and stay informed about upcoming classes and promotions.
Upon enrollment and every year afterwards while enrolled, Big Blue charges a membership fee of $32 for each child, for no more than two children per family. When you become a member with us, here are all the BIG benefits you get!
Our flexible drop-in sessions let you fit in additional swim time whenever it works best for your family.
Customized sessions to help kids gain confidence and progress at every stage in the Big Blue journey.
Thanks to Big Blue Swim School, kids’ swimming lessons in Buffalo Grove are accessible and fun. We believe swimming classes are a great way to build confidence while learning an important life skill, and we think the best way to learn is with the dedicated staff at our state-of-the-art facilities.
We offer programs for kids from three months to 12 years of age:
Baby Blue: Infant and toddler swim lessons up to age two
Bright Blue: Lessons for toddlers through five-year-olds
Bold Blue: Beginner swim lessons for kids six and up
Big Blue: More advanced swim lessons for kids six and up
We even have an app where you can schedule multiple swimming classes for your kids at once. It’s time to see what Big Blue Swim School does differently. Jump on in! The water’s warm.
Big Blue Swim School is an easy commute from nearby neighborhoods, including Horatio Gardens, Aptakisic, Long Grove, Prairie View, and Wheeling.
We ask parents to stick around during lessons, but there’s plenty to do in the area before or after class. Our location at McHenry Road and Lake Cook Road sits in a shopping plaza with Jewel-Osco, The UPS Store, Jersey Mike’s, and the AT&T Store.
When it’s time for a meal, swing by Giordano’s for their famous stuffed pizza or grab a Whopper and chicken nuggets for the kids at Burger King across the street. Need to mail a package? The post office is nearby. Or stop by Deerfields Bakery for a little pick-me-up—or a dozen donuts for Saturday morning.
Sounds too good to be true? The best way to find out is to sign your kids up for a free swimming lesson and experience the Big Blue difference for yourself!
Founded by a U.S. National Champion swimmer, Big Blue takes kids through four thoughtfully designed levels so every swimmer can grow, learn, and succeed at their own pace.
Our exclusive LessonBuddy™ system makes busy schedules easy to manage. Find and book classes for your whole family, and track progress through one simple, parent-friendly portal.
We’re about more than swim strokes. Our lessons help kids build confidence, focus, and life skills that ripple beyond the pool. Every splash brings a new sense of pride.
You’ll love our bright, welcoming spaces almost as much as kids do. Enjoy state-of-the-art pools, cozy viewing areas with Wi-Fi, and safe, antimicrobial, fall-resistant flooring.