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Swim Lessons in Paoli

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.

Paoli, PA

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Pool Hours

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

3:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Fri

9:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Sat

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sun

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location

82 E Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA 19301

(484) 617-3825

paoli@bigblueswimschool.com

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

$34 / lesson

4-month commitment*
Our most popular Swim Plan!

Silver Plan

$33 / lesson

8-month commitment*

Gold Plan

$32 / lesson

12-month commitment*

*Pricing varies by level. Upon enrollment and every year afterwards while enrolled, an Annual Membership Fee of $25 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

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.

Flexible Scheduling

Up to 15 make-up lessons per year, for no extra charge.

Lesson Availability

Access to high-demand evening and weekend classes, plus schedule multiple swimmers for the same time, regardless of their level.

Progress Tracking

Real-time updates available in the Parent Portal and Big Blue app.

Discounts

For siblings and multiple lessons per week.

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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.

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

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. Schedule 18-35 mo. Schedule

Bright Blue

3-5 years

Where fun meets fundamentals. Bright Blue lessons keep toddlers engaged through play-based learning that helps them feel confident and capable in the water.

3 students : 1 instructor
30-min weekly lessons
Expert instructors with 75+ hours of training

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Bold Blue

6+ years

In this level, swimmers strengthen their skills and self-assurance. We focus on technique, safety, and confidence for those just starting out or ready to level up.

4 students : 1 instructor
30-min weekly lessons
Expert instructors with 75+ hours of training

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Big Blue

6+ years advanced

Our most advanced level fine-tunes the four major swimming strokes, builds endurance, and prepares swimmers for team-level confidence.

Up to 7 students : 1 instructor
45-min weekly lessons
Expert instructors with 75+ hours of training

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.

FREE Baby Swim Lessons

Start as early as 3 months! Lessons are free until they turn 6 months, then just $20 a lesson through 9 months.

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 Paoli

Bring your kids to the warm, welcoming environment at Big Blue Swim School for high-quality swimming classes in Paoli, PA. Our skilled instructors undergo over 75 hours of training just to ensure that your child can comfortably master the basics of water safety and experience a solid foundation in swimming techniques and self-mastery that will last a lifetime.

Our state-of-the-art facility offers infant, toddler, and older kids' swimming lessons with easy scheduling options available through our app. Come see everything we have to offer and watch your child learn and grow in positive, water-friendly ways.

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Conveniently Located

If you live near Paoli, PA, you’re just a short drive away from the best swimming lessons for kids at Big Blue Swim School. We proudly serve families from the Main Line, Newtown Square, Exton, West Chester, and Phoenixville.

We make life easier for Paoli families by offering flexible scheduling that allows you to book multiple children at the same time. Our location off Lancaster Avenue, next to Petco, is easy to find and close to everything else you need. You can easily coordinate errands, like banking at Bank of America or PNC Bank, picking up prescriptions at Walgreens, or shopping at ACME Markets, before or after your lesson time.

When your kids are warm, dry, and hungry after their lessons, head over to Baxter’s American Grille, Quincy’s Original Lobster Rolls, or M&M Dim Sum & HK BBQ for a well-deserved meal.

Sign up for a free trial lesson today and see why families in Paoli recommend Big Blue Swim School. With warm water and a friendly staff, it’s the perfect place to start your child’s swimming journey!

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

We love the team here! Kareem & Adam are both wonderful and amazing with little ones. They very much meet each child where they're at (each day) and make sure they're comfortable and having a ton of fun.

Caroline U
We couldn’t be happier with Big Blue Swim School! My daughter has had many variations of swim lessons and this is by far the best. Very grateful that we found this swim school!

Jessica K
We LOVE big blue! The staff are wonderful and nurturing, while still teaching swim skills. My son has been going for 6 months and went from being afraid to put his head in the water to actually swimming without floats and putting his head under entire time. It has really built his confidence in the water and in general having something he is successful at. I would highly recommend!

Beth T
Our experience at Big Blue has been fantastic! My daughter’s swimming skills have improved so much since she started, and I love that the small class sizes give her plenty of individual attention. The flexible class times have also been a huge help for our schedule. Highly recommend!

Danielle K

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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