Swim Lessons in Shrewsbury, MA

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See the difference swim lessons can make beyond the pool. For ages 3 months to 12 years, our 30-45 minute lessons help build confidence, make bath times easier, and bring more peace of mind around the water.

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Address

100 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Contact

(508) 906-7066 Email Us

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

$39 / lesson*

Annual Membership Fee applies
Start and stop with a 30-day notice.

*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. See details below.

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. Restrictions apply.

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.

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

Meet Big Blue Shrewsbury

Welcome to Big Blue Swim School, where we provide your child with the best swimming classes in and around Shrewsbury and Worcester.

Our expertly trained swim instructors use Big Blue’s proven curriculum to help your swimmer find joy and confidence in water safety. During each visit to our clean, state-of-the-art facility, your child’s swimming lessons will take place in small class sizes, which progress logically with their comfort and skill level. Our swim school teaches children from three months to 12 years of age skills they can use for life. We can even teach and train young athletes for swim team competitions.

This is all done with a highly flexible scheduling format to help busy families fit toddler swim lessons and swim classes for older kids into their calendars.

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Conveniently Located

Big Blue Swim School in Shrewsbury is in the largest shopping plaza on this stretch of Route 9, just east of Lake Quinsigamond. Our swim lessons are conveniently located for families from Shrewsbury to Worcester, including surrounding areas like Auburn, Northborough, Westborough, Southborough, Boylston, Charlton, Millbury, and Marlborough.

Before or after your swimmer’s class, you can run errands at the nearby Trader Joe’s, get a workout at the Planet Fitness next door, or treat yourself to a coffee at Dunkin’. After lessons, reward your child’s hard work with a treat from Nothing Bundt Cakes, Jersey Mike’s, or Panera Bread—all just minutes away.

Sign up today and let’s help your child become a strong, safe, and confident swimmer. We can’t wait to welcome your family to Big Blue Shrewsbury!

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.

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

We have been coming for several months with our daughter and it’s amazing to watch her progress. As a former swim instructor, it’s wonderful to watch the swim progression lesson plans and repetition.

Caitlyn W
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

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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