Swim Lessons in Glendale Heights, IL

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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

145 W Army Trail Rd, Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Contact

(331) 209-0827 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

$35 / lesson

Month-to-month*

Bronze Plan

$32 / lesson

4-month commitment*
Our most popular Swim Plan!

Silver Plan

$31 / lesson

8-month commitment*

Gold Plan

$28 / lesson

12-month commitment*

30-min weekly lessons
Small group instruction
Flexible start date
All ages, starting at 3 mos
Free make-up lessons**
Free trial lesson available

*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. Bronze, Silver, and Gold Swim Plans are subject to an early cancellation fee.
**Up to 15 make-up classes per year, per swimmer.

Annual Membership

Upon enrollment and every year afterward while enrolled, Big Blue charges a membership fee of $35 for each child, for no more than two children per family. When you become a member with us, here are all the BIG benefits you get!

Flexible scheduling and up to 15 make-up lessons per year
High-demand evening and weekend lesson availability
Real-time progress tracking through the Big Blue app
Sibling and multiple lesson discounts

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Our Progress Promise

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.

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.

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.

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 Glendale Heights

Swimming is fun—there’s no way around it. It’s a blast to splash around in the water, it’s a great exercise and a prime method for cooling down during the hottest months.

More than that, kids' swimming lessons in Glendale Heights, IL, are crucial to teach your children ways to stay safe around the water. And Big Blue Swim School is perfect when you’re looking for local swimming classes.

What makes us different? We employ caring, dedicated instructors with extensive training. Our warm pool and state-of-the-art water filtration provide a comfortable, clean swimming environment. We offer toddler swim lessons and more, with classes for kids from three months to 12 years.

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Conveniently Located

Big Blue Swim School is an easy commute from nearby neighborhoods, including Bloomingdale, Addison, Carol Stream, and Glen Ellyn.

Take West Army Trail Road to Wall Street, and you’ll find our Glendale Heights location in the same plaza as VASA Fitness. Our convenient location makes it easy to combine swim lessons with errands or a quick meal. Across the street, Target has everything you need (and some things you didn’t know you wanted). Grab lunch at Panda Express and treat the kids to a sweet snack at Crumbl next door.

You’ll also find plenty of other retailers nearby along Army Trail Road, including Bath & Body Works, Dollar Tree, DICK’S Sporting Goods, and Best Buy, making it easy to get multiple errands done in one trip.

Why not schedule a free trial lesson to see what it’s all about? Chances are, you’re already in the area for shopping and errands—and your kids will thank you with decades of water fun and safety.

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.

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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.

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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

My children love this school. They went from being afraid to get water in their faces to jumping in with no fear. Bethany and Parker are amazing swim instructors.

Elyse O
Very pleased with the Blue Swim school. It’s a drive for me and my daughter but I would not change it for anything else. The professionalism, effort, teaching skills from each instructor and their care is outstanding.

Blue A
Great staff, clean facilities, spacious and bright. Plus, they’re all great and very patient with my clingy toddler. Their teaching techniques are a great balance between keeping the kids safe and also letting them explore their boundaries, ultimately giving them the confidence they need in water. Couldn’t be happier with this Big Blue Swim School location.

Roselle P
Our son has had a very positive experience at Big Blue. All instructors we’ve had have been attentive and supportive teachers. Big Blue has been accommodating with our schedule changes as well and has fit us in last minute for makeup classes. Our son has gone from being afraid of the water to getting excited to jump around and splash. Thank you, Big Blue!

Susanna A

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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