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Swim Lessons in Columbia

As the new school year gets rolling, save up to $80 by booking a free trial then signing up for weekly lessons with 25% on your first 4 lessons! Create a lasting routine that carries your swimmer’s progress from the first school bell straight through winter.

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Pool Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sat, Sun
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
8910 Old Annapolis Rd Ste A, Columbia, MD 21045
(443) 879-2873
Pricing plans

weekly swim lessons

Weekly, perpetual lessons ensure that your child develops and consistently increases their comfort, confidence, and skills in the water.
Starting at
$40 $30 / lesson
Annual Membership Fee applies*
Get your first 4 lessons for 25% off!**
Start and stop with a 30-day notice
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*Pricing varies by level. Upon enrollment and every year afterwards while enrolled, an Annual Membership Fee of $35 applies for each child, for no more than two children per family. See details below.
**Offer valid for families not currently enrolled at Big Blue Swim School. Receive 25% off your first 4 paid lessons when enrolling in weekly lessons. Offer valid 8/18/2026 - 9/29/2026. Free trial only available for customers who have not attended a free trial lesson at Big Blue Swim School in 6+ months. Cannot be combined with other offers. Only available at select locations.
What You Get When You Join

Membership Benefits

Graduate to the next swim level after attending 24 lessons, or your swimmer will get an additional weekly lesson for FREE until they do.
85% attendance required. Makeup Lessons do not count towards attendance.

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.

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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 in the pool holding them the whole time.

  • 6 students : 1 instructor
  • 30-min weekly lessons
  • Parent/caregiver in the water
3-17 mo. Schedule18-35 mo. Schedule
Diagram showing two Baby Blue swim lesson levels for ages 3 months to 2 years, illustrated as nested coral and pink balloon shapes. Baby Blue 1 is the innermost zone, labeled Beginner Pass. Baby Blue 2 is the outer zone at 3 feet, labeled as a Splash Zone™.
Our Programs

Beyond Lessons

Drop-in Lessons

Our flexible drop-in sessions let you fit in additional swim time whenever it works best for your family.

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Adaptive Swim Lessons

Customized sessions to help kids gain confidence and progress at every stage in the Big Blue journey. Online registration not available. Please call to sign up.

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Big Blue Swim School decal on the clear door into the pool

Meet Big Blue Columbia

Are you comfortable around water? Are your kids? At the end of the day, water safety is a path to fun and peace of mind, and kids’ swimming lessons in Columbia, MD, are the perfect way to open up a whole new world for your little ones.

If you’re thinking about swimming classes, you simply can’t make a better choice than Big Blue Swim School. Our state-of-the-art facility on Old Annapolis Road features warm, filtered water and a full-time adult staff with the knowledge and experience necessary to make your kids feel comfortable, while empowering them with the skills that lead to a lifetime of loving the water.

You can start as early as three months old with our Baby Blue program. Next, we offer toddler swim lessons and swimming classes for kids as old as 12. No matter what stage your kiddos are at, we’ve got a program where they can discover the Big Blue difference!

Big Blue Swim School pool and ladder into pool

Conveniently Located

Big Blue Swim School in Columbia is only a couple of minutes from Route 100 on Old Annapolis Road. Thanks to our convenient location, you can easily make other stops nearby after your kids finish their lessons. Pick up your weekly groceries at Giant Food, or stop by The UPS Store across the street to finally ship that package in your trunk that you keep forgetting about.

Are the kids hungry? What about you? At IHOP or The Periodic Table, everyone will fill up and walk away content. If you’re in a hurry, grab something quickly at Popeyes, Jimmy John’s, or Burger King. At least two-thirds of those choices offer chicken nuggets, so we’re sure the children will be happy.

Why big blue

The Big Blue Difference

Unparalleled Curriculum 01

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.

Swim instructor guiding two young children with kick boards during a swim lesson

Technology Built for Families 02

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.

Swim instructor leading a group of four young children holding the pool wall during a kids swim lesson at Big Blue Swim School

Growth Beyond the Pool 03

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.

Swim instructor high-fiving a young girl during a swim lesson

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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. 

Swimmer practicing freestyle in a swim lesson
what parents say
  • Have been coming here for over 3 months now for a 6Yr and 4yr old. Kids really enjoy coming to classes. The instructors and staff are great. They do a review of kids progress every other class and give constructive feedback.
    Mohammed K
  • My grandson had his first class with Alexa today who was great. She was very friendly and the kids felt safe. I liked how she had kids perform obtainable tasks to increase their confidence.
    Derek T
  • I had been searching for a swim school for a while now, but every place was booked with a huge waiting list. Big Blue made it super easy to schedule lessons for both my kids and they advanced to tougher lessons within just 3 months. I would highly recommend the swim school. The teachers are great, and the owners take great pride in maintaining a clean & welcoming environment.
    Rajiv P.
  • Big Blue Columbia is a perfect place for your kids. Respectful and dedicated staffs are making the process easy. My son started a couple of months ago but amazingly he is mastering all the different swim styles. The amount I am paying is minimal as compared to other facilities. You might have a tight schedule and miss classes do not worry, they are great about rescheduling. Thank you, Big Blue.
    Alemayehu M

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.

Yes, these can be tracked within the Big Blue app or parent portal.
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Visit Us

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sat, Sun
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
8910 Old Annapolis Rd Ste A, Columbia, MD 21045
(443) 879-2873