Swim Lessons in Paramus, NJ

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

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Address

305 NJ-17 South, Paramus, NJ 07652

Contact

(201) 801-6335 Email Us

Become a Member of Big Blue

Weekly, perpetual lessons ensure that your child develops and consistently increases their comfort, confidence, and skills in the water. With built-in savings combined with consistency, Swim Plans are a practical way to get more out of your swimmer’s weekly lessons while keeping your family’s routine running smoothly.

Flex Plan

$38 / lesson

Month-to-month*

Bronze Plan

$36 / lesson

4-month commitment*
Our most popular Swim Plan!

Silver Plan

$34 / lesson

8-month commitment*

Gold Plan

$32 / lesson

12-month commitment*

*Pricing varies by level. Bronze, Silver, and Gold Swim Plans are subject to an early cancellation fee.

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.

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.

Additional Lessons & Programs

Swim Your Way

Drop-in Lessons

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

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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Adult Lessons

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

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Meet Big Blue Paramus

Top-quality infant, toddler, and older kids’ swimming lessons in Paramus, NJ, are as close as Big Blue Swim School on Route 17. There’s no better choice than the safe and child-friendly environment in our state-of-the-art facility, which features warm water for enhanced comfort.

Our caring, highly trained staff members use proven swim instruction methods focused on water safety‌. Big Blue Swim School is dedicated to helping each child feel safe and confident in the water as they learn skills and gain confidence that will bring them a lifetime of fun and memories.

Scheduling is easy and flexible. Use our app to pick your lesson times—you can schedule more than one child for the same swim lesson time. We understand how busy today’s families are, so we’re here to make life a little easier.

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Conveniently Located

Big Blue Swim School in Paramus is an easy commute for families from surrounding areas, including Hackensack, Englewood, Ridgewood, Mahwah, Dumont, and Bergen County.

Located on Route 17 South, our facility is conveniently next to PGA Tour Superstore, where you can shop for golf gear, and nearby restaurants like Tacoria and Red Lobster, perfect for a bite after swim lessons. For a little shopping, you can visit Paramus Furniture & Dinettes or P.C. Richard & Son, or even stop by Trek Bicycle Paramus for bike maintenance or repairs.

We offer a free trial lesson so your kids can meet our fantastic instructors and get a feel for the facility. We’re excited to introduce your child to the water and share the Big Blue experience!

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.

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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

Excellent swimming school with highly trained teachers. My 5-year-old daughter happily attends her classes every Saturday. I highly recommend them!!

Carmen J
The whole staff at Big Blue Swim School was very accommodating and spent extra time explaining how everything works on my first time there. I wasn't sure how it would be with a 9 month old but there were so many activities to teach her. We can't wait to go back!

Alycia A
My daughter Julia and my son Dion, they both are with Miguel C, he is great and my both kids love him. Miguel is patient and he takes his time to explain the new techniques in the swimming. They feel very good with him. Thank you, Miguel for helping my kids with their swimming.

Detina P
We’ve have been coming here for a few months now and it’s been a wonderful experience! The facility and pool are always clean, and everyone is friendly. My kid has primarily been working with Giancarlo along with Jafar and Azarel. They are patient, playful, and attentive. Our little one has made amazing progress and looks forward for her next swim lesson.

Manasi C

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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