Formal swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning by 88%. In honor of National Water Safety Month in May, Big Blue is here to help families have the safest summer yet by teaching kids the essential life skill of swimming, week by week. Sign your child up for weekly swimming lessons at Big Blue Buffalo Grove now with our exclusive offer and receive 15% Off Your First 4 Lessons!
"In one month, my grandson has gone from not understanding breathing patterns to being able to learn the breathing pattern and swim across the pool with little assistance! His progress has been incredible! The staff and facility is an A+. My grandson looks forward to class every week!"


SUMMER SUPER IMPROVER CLINICS
One month's worth of lessons in four days, available all summer long
- Perfect for swimmers who want to jump-start or fast-track progress throughout the summer.
- These 4-day clinics run Monday-Thursday for 30-45 minutes at the same time and with the same instructor each day.
- Clinics will run consecutively throughout the whole summer, allowing swimmers to join one weekly clinic or as many as they want to continue building momentum!
- Lessons build on Big Blue's standard curriculum with a BONUS skill introduced to enhance swimming ability.
- Available for Bright Blue, Bold Blue and Big Blue levels (3-12 Years Old).
- All swimmers are welcome to participate, including those not currently enrolled in weekly lessons.
- 4-day clinic for the same price as 4 regular lessons!

Super Improver Clinics must be paid in full at enrollment and are not refundable or transferrable. Families may reschedule their Super Improver Clinic if there is future availability. Click here to view all Super Improver Clinic policies.
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Kids and Toddler Swimming Lessons in Buffalo Grove, IL
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.
Swimming School Conveniently Located in Buffalo Grove, IL
We ask parents to stick around during lessons, but there’s plenty to do in the area before or after the classes. We’re at McHenry Road and Lake Cook Road in a shopping plaza with Jewel-Osco, The UPS Store, Jersey Mike’s, and the AT&T Store.
If it’s time for a meal, swing into Giordano’s for their famous stuffed pizza or swing by Burger King across the street for a Whopper and some chicken nuggets for the kids. The post office is nearby if you need to mail a package, and it’s not far from Deerfields Bakery. Just in case you need a little pick-me-up—or a dozen donuts for Saturday morning.
Does it sound too good to be true? There’s only one way to find out! Sign your kids up for a free swimming class to see the Big Blue difference.
Other Locations Served Near Buffalo Grove, IL
Big Blue Swim School is an easy commute from nearby neighborhoods including:
Horatio Gardens
Aptakisic
Long Grove
Prairie View
Wheeling
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Highly Skilled Swim Instructors
Extensively trained, our instructors are committed to giving your kids the highest levels of experience and consistency.
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The Easier Way to Schedule
Enjoy the flexibility of scheduling all your kids' lessons simultaneously, no matter what age or level.
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Clean, Comfortable Facilities
Relax in our comfortable viewing lobby to watch your kids’ lessons, and enjoy the free Wi-Fi we provide. Your swimmers will love our ultra-clean, 90-degree water, too.
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