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Swim Lessons in Dartmouth

This back-to-school season, give your child a skill that pays off for life. Sign up for weekly lessons today and get your first 4 lessons for just $99! Real swim skills, taught by instructors families trust.

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Pool Hours
Mon
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wed, Thu, Fri
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat, Sun
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
331 State Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 233-7020
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weekly swim lessons

Weekly, perpetual lessons ensure that your child develops and consistently increases their comfort, confidence, and skills in the water.
Starting at
$39 $24.75 / lesson
Start and stop with a 30-day notice
*Annual Membership Fee applies
**Get your first 4 lessons for $99!
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*Pricing varies by level. Upon enrollment and every year afterwards while enrolled, an Annual Membership Fee of $39 applies for each child, for no more than two children per family.
**Offer valid for families not currently enrolled at Big Blue Swim School. Receive your first 4 lessons for $99 when enrolling in weekly lessons. Offer valid 9/15/2026 - 10/27/2026. 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.

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

Meet Big Blue Dartmouth

At Big Blue Swim School, we help kids develop swim skills that last a lifetime. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that “swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels kids’ brain health and builds strong bodies.” Our kids’ swimming lessons in Dartmouth, MA, combine safety, skill-building, and fun in programs designed for every age, from infant and toddler swim lessons to classes for more experienced kids.

Led by dedicated instructors, our lessons prioritize safety while keeping kids engaged and motivated. Families love the flexibility of our scheduling options and the ability to manage swimming classes in Dartmouth directly from our mobile app—so learning to swim fits seamlessly into your weekly routine.

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Conveniently Located

Big Blue Swim School in Dartmouth, MA, is conveniently located to serve families across the South Coast, welcoming swimmers from nearby communities including Acushnet, Fairhaven, Fall River, Freetown, Lakeville, New Bedford, Somerset, Swansea, Tiverton, Wareham, and Westport.

Our facility, situated on State Road (Route 6) across from the Dartmouth Mall, makes swim lessons easy to reach for busy families. After class, you can browse shops like the Toy Vault, enjoy a shake at Carvel, or grab something savory from Chick-fil-A (coming soon). Parents often take advantage of nearby stores like BJ’s, Five Below, Old Navy, Home Depot, and Ulta Beauty, or enjoy a meal at local spots like Olive Garden or Buffalo Wild Wings.

With quick access to I-195, our location makes it simple to combine swim lessons with errands, shopping, or a relaxing afternoon out, no matter where you’re coming from in the SouthCoast area.

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 right by their side.

  • 6 students : 1 instructor
  • 30-min weekly lessons
  • Parent participation required
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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Why big blue

The Big Blue Difference

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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

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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

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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.

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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. 

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what parents say
  • Great swim school! My son started out afraid to even put his face in the water, but with the patient guidance of Coach JJ, he’s now comfortable and confident and has already moved up to the next level. The coaches here are amazing at what they do.
    Chastidy M
  • This is a very professional and clean establishment. My child enjoys classes here. I have to specifically shout out Nova for being a great instructor who is very kind. Highly recommend if you're interested in getting the little one's swim ready.
    Kevin 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
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wed, Thu, Fri
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat, Sun
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
331 State Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 233-7020