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Swim Lessons in Charlotte - Pineville

Our swim lessons build real progress that families feel outside of the pool. For kids 3 months to 12 years old as well as adults, lessons start at 30 minutes and have student-to-teacher ratios as low as 3:1. Sign up and start to experience easier bath times, more relaxed vacations, and peace of mind around the water.

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Pool Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Fri
Closed
Sat, Sun
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location
7643 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
(980) 710-6637
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Swim Plans

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
$34 / lesson
Month-to-month*
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Bronze Plan
$28 / lesson
4-month commitment*
Our most popular Swim Plan!
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Silver Plan
$26 / lesson
8-month commitment*
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Gold Plan
$24 / lesson
12-month commitment*
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*Pricing varies by level. Upon enrollment and every year afterwards while enrolled, an Annual Membership Fee of $30 applies for each child, for no more than two children per family. 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’s weekly lesson is FREE until they do. 85% attendance required.

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 babies : 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™.
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.

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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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Adult Lessons

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

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Jr Swim Team

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

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Meet Big Blue Charlotte-Pineville

If it’s time to enroll your child in swimming classes, Big Blue Swim School has flexible class options for every age and skill level. Our highly trained instructors are here to provide your child with safe and effective swimming experiences for ages 3 months to 12 years of age.

Take advantage of our scheduling app to enroll your kids in swimming lessons at our Charlotte-Pineville, NC, location. You can even enroll more than one child at the same time! We ensure that several skill-level options are available in every time slot to help streamline your day.

In our state-of-the-art facility, your child will enjoy a clean, warm water environment. Toddler swim lessons focus on building confidence in water safety skills while your school-age child prepares for their own progressive swimming experiences.

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Conveniently Located

Turn to Big Blue Swim School in Charlotte – Pineville, NC, for the best swimming classes for kids, conveniently serving nearby communities like Matthews, Mint Hill, Waxhaw, Stallings, Belmont, Ballantyne, Park Crossing, and Arboretum.

We know today’s families are busy, which is why we offer a convenient location and flexible scheduling to make swim lessons easy to fit into your routine. Our Charlotte – Pineville facility is located near The Fresh Market off Pineville-Matthews Road, giving you time to tackle errands while your kids enjoy fun, safe swim lessons. Swing by Party City for a little shopping, or get your grocery list done while your children are in the pool.

After lessons, you don’t have to rush home to cook. Nearby restaurants like Chicken Salad Chick, Amélie’s French Bakery & Café, Cava, and Cabo’s Mexican Cuisine make it easy to feed the family without missing a beat.

Sign up for a free trial lesson today and let your kids meet our friendly, knowledgeable instructors while building confidence and water skills they’ll carry for life!

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
  • Beyond just being a manager, Jalen is a gifted instructor who showed remarkable patience and consideration while teaching my son how to swim. He didn't just teach the technical skills; he provided a level of emotional support and encouragement that made a world of difference in my son’s confidence.
  • My kid has made amazing progress since starting at Big Blue. He was stuck at his old place, not moving up levels at all. Now he swims underwater, he’s way more confident and I feel better knowing he’s safe in the water.
    Luciana S
  • We love Big Blue! Our child learned to swim in 4 classes. The staff is super nice and sweet to the kids. We will continue going to big blue until our child ages out
    Amber H
  • Sebastian is a phenomenal swim instructor! He's incredibly upbeat, positive, and patient, and my daughter absolutely adores her lessons. It's amazing to see how much she's learning and how confident she's becoming, all while having a great time. We highly recommend him!
    Erin C
  • Great place!! My daughter enjoys every class and has learned so much in her time there. One of our favorite people there is Jalen, he always has a positive attitude and a smile on his face. He is really hard working and can brighten up your day. He makes sure to keep us updated on my daughter’s progress snd answers any questions we may have.
    Samantha J

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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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Fri
Closed
Sat, Sun
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
7643 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
(980) 710-6637