Swim Lessons in Chicago - Lincoln Park

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Pool Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Closed
Location
1730 W Fullerton Ave Suite 10, Chicago, IL 60614

Meet Big Blue Chicago - Lincoln Park

Every child should feel safe and capable in the water—and that confidence starts early. At Big Blue Swim School, our kids swimming lessons in Chicago – Lincoln Park focus on teaching water safety, building muscle memory, and helping young swimmers have fun while they learn.

The American Academy of Pediatrics notes, “Learning to swim provides the opportunity for lifelong fun, fitness, and feeling confident (and safe) around the water.” This aligns and resonates deeply with our mission of showing kids that they can do anything by unlocking their full potential in the water.

From our gentle baby and toddler swim lessons in Lincoln Park that focus on comfort and water awareness to structured classes for older swimmers learning proper strokes, every lesson at Big Blue is designed with growth and progress in mind. Families love our welcoming environment, unparalleled curriculum, and lessons taught by dedicated instructors who are skilled at personalizing every lesson—all in water that’s always warm and welcoming.

Conveniently Located

Located in Riverpoint Center on West Fullerton Avenue, Big Blue Swim School sits in the perfect area of Lincoln Park—surrounded by everything busy families need.

Our swimming classes in Lincoln Park are just minutes from family-friendly favorites like Menards, Famous Footwear, Starbucks, and Marshall’s, making it easy to pair swim lessons with errands or a post-lesson treat. Parents also love how close we are to staples like Urban Air Adventure Park, Old Navy, and Jewel-Osco, all in the same plaza.

With everything you need nearby, our swimming classes for kids in Lincoln Park fit seamlessly into your family’s schedule. Sign up today and learn how convenient—and fun—swim lessons can be.

Our Lessons

Swim Lessons for Kids

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.

Baby Blue 3 months - 2 years
Bright Blue 3-5 years
Bold Blue 6+ years
Big Blue 6+ years advanced
Baby Blue 3 months - 2 years
Bright Blue 3-5 years
Bold Blue 6+ years
Big Blue 6+ years advanced
Baby Blue
3 months - 2 years

Our Baby Blue class helps your little one build early in-the-water confidence, coordination, and comfort with you right by their side.

  • 6 babies : 1 instructor
  • 30-min weekly lessons
  • Parent participation required
Bright Blue
3-5 years

Where fun meets fundamentals. Bright Blue lessons keep toddlers engaged through play-based learning that helps them feel confident and capable in the water.

  • 3 students : 1 instructor
  • 30-min weekly lessons
  • Expert instructors with 75+ hours of training
Bold Blue
6+ years

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.

  • 4 students : 1 instructor
  • 30-min weekly lessons
  • Expert instructors with 75+ hours of training
Big Blue
6+ years advanced

Our most advanced level fine-tunes the four major swimming strokes, builds endurance, and prepares swimmers for team-level confidence.

  • Up to 7 students : 1 instructor
  • 45-min weekly lessons
  • Expert instructors with 75+ hours of training
our programs

Beyond Lessons

Adaptive Swim Lessons

Coming soon! Customized sessions to help kids gain confidence and progress at every stage in the Big Blue journey.

Adult Lessons

Coming soon! Gain confidence and improve your swim skills with lessons tailored to your pace.

Junior Swim Team

Coming soon! Advanced, structured lessons that prepare swimmers for competitive swim team through focused coaching and drills that refine stroke technique and build speed.

what parents say
  • The staff, instructors and managers are friendly, informative, and professional. They all seem to genuinely care about the kiddos and their progress and the customer service is amazing.
    Jennifer A
  • Big Blue Swim School has been amazing for our family! The instructors are patient, upbeat, and genuinely invested in the kids. The facility is spotless, organized, and so kid friendly.
    Rebecca I

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FAQs

Unless otherwise directed by a medical professional, it is always a smart idea to consider enrolling your child in swimming lessons. Whether they have little experience or none, Big Blue can help them on their journey!

For the safety of all students, all students are initially placed based on their age-appropriate level. Students are evaluated at each lesson by our trained staff to determine their skill levels using Big Blue’s curriculum. It is not uncommon for swimmers to move up levels quickly if they have previous swim experience.

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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Closed
1730 W Fullerton Ave Suite 10, Chicago, IL 60614