A brave start now comes with an extra-sweet offer – for a limited time only! Enroll now or start with a free trial to get your first 4 swim lessons for just $99. Offer ends February 27.
Our most progress-forward program is returning for spring break, helping swimmers build skills faster, gain confidence, and make meaningful progress – with a new, bonus skill added each day of the clinic! There are limited spots available, so now is the perfect time to secure your swimmer’s place and keep their momentum going. Available for all families, even those not currently enrolled in lessons at Big Blue! Annual Membership Fee applies.
30-min weekly lessons
Small group instruction
Flexible start date
All ages, 3 mos - 12 years
Free make-up lessons**
Free trial lesson available Upon enrollment and every year afterward 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!
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.
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.
Our Baby Blue class helps your little one build early in-the-water confidence, coordination, and comfort with you right by their side.
Where fun meets fundamentals. Bright Blue lessons keep toddlers engaged through play-based learning that helps them feel confident and capable in the water.
In this level, swimmers strengthen their skills and self-assurance. We focus on technique, safety, and confidence for those just starting out or ready to level up.
Our most advanced level fine-tunes the four major swimming strokes, builds endurance, and prepares swimmers for team-level confidence.
A month's worth of progress in just four days! Swimmers build skills faster, gain confidence, and make meaningful progress.
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.
Introduce your children to the joy of swimming that will help them stay fit and active as they grow. At Big Blue Swim School, we provide fun, age-appropriate swimming lessons for kids in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood every week.
Swimming is a blast—and an important skill to develop for water safety. If you have a newborn, toddler, or children under 12, join us any season of the year for a kid-centered, inclusive, and supportive approach to swimming.
Don’t trust your children to just any swim coach. Our experienced and professional instructors work full time so kids learn correctly. We invest in top-notch training and long-term development in return for instructor dedication. Swimming classes in Chicago’s North Center will start your kids off right.
Visit our state-of-the-art facility offering pristine, warm water for your kids and grown-up spaces with free Wi-Fi for adults. Take advantage of our flexible booking options for multiple children—including infant and toddler swim lessons—so you can schedule different classes for all your kiddos simultaneously.
Easily schedule lessons through our app whenever you’re ready.
Big Blue Swim School is an easy commute from nearby Chicago neighborhoods, including Rogers Park, Irving Park, Roscoe Village, Ravenswood, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and Bucktown.
Conveniently located near Lincoln Square and West Lakeview in the North Center neighborhood, you’ll find us at Western and Berteau avenues, with easy access to several CTA stops and plenty of parking. After your kids’ swim lessons, head east on Cullom Road to enjoy nearby restaurants and retail along Lincoln Avenue. Grab a meal at Cho Sun Ok or The Bad Apple, then stop by Jewel-Osco for your weekly groceries.
Ready to join us? Explore our swimming classes for kids by signing up for a free trial lesson today!
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.
