Swim Lessons in Fairfax, VA

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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

9658 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031

Contact

(571) 357-2858 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

$39 / lesson

Month-to-month*

Bronze Plan

$33 / lesson

4-month commitment*
Our most popular Swim Plan!

Silver

$31 / lesson

8-month commitment*

Gold Plan

$29 / lesson

12-month commitment*

*Pricing varies by level. Upon enrollment and every year afterwards while enrolled, an Annual Membership Fee of $36 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 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.

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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Meet Big Blue Fairfax

When looking for a safe and inviting center that offers kids’ swimming lessons in Fairfax, VA, look for Big Blue Swim School. Our state-of-the-art facility offers convenient locations and flexible scheduling options, including easy scheduling through our app.

Stop by for a free trial lesson and meet our friendly, highly trained staff. We offer swimming classes for kids of all ages, including infants, toddlers, and school-age children, with a dedicated instruction program that builds safety and water confidence.

It all starts with top-notch, experienced instructors who focus on water safety for your infant or toddler’s first swim lesson experiences. It ends with a confident child enthusiastic about their talents in and out of the water.

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Conveniently Located

With an easy commute from nearby neighborhoods—including Annandale, VA; Oakton, VA; and Vienna, VA—there’s no place more convenient for you and your family than Big Blue Swim School in Fair City Mall. We understand that life with kids can get pretty hectic. That’s why we try to make swimming classes available in locations that are practical and inviting for parents and children.

There are opportunities to grab a quick bite at McDonald’s, First Watch, Wendy’s, Firehouse Subs, and more. Refuel your parenting vibes at Foundation Coffee. Pick up ingredients for dinner at Safeway and dog food at PetSmart. Or, take care of some school clothing and shoe shopping, then see a movie as a family at Cinema Arts Theatre. It’s all within just a few minutes of our warm and welcoming swim school.

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.

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

My daughter enjoys and looks forward to her weekly swimming lessons. The teachers are very understanding and are very good with kids. They are super flexible with the schedules and very accommodating. Thank you!

Donna H
The coaches are great. They are patient and work well with kids of all age levels. The management is super flexible and accommodating of scheduling changes. My son has made great progress since he has been coming to Big Blue Fairfax.

Caiyl B
We have been going to Big Blue for almost a year in a half, and we absolutely love it. The instructors are awesome and they really know how and when to push the kids. We especially love coach Aiden. My children have gone from not even being comfortable getting into the water, to swimming laps. Thank you, Big Blue.

Bonnie W

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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