Kids and Toddler Swimming Lessons in Fairfax, VA

Swim Lessons in Fairfax

A brave start now comes with an extra-sweet offer - for a limited time only! Enroll now or start with a free trial to get 25% off your first 4 swim lessons. Offer ends February 27th.

Fairfax, VA

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Pool Hours

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

3:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Sat, Sun

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location

9658 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031

(571) 357-2858

fairfax@bigblueswimschool.com

Super Improver Clinic

March 30 - April 2

Priority Registration: Enroll by 2/18 for 10% off!

Our most progress-forward program is back for spring break—and until February 18th, families can save 10% by registering early! Super Improver Clinics help swimmers build skills faster, gain confidence, and make meaningful progress, with a new bonus skill introduced each day. Spots are limited and fill quickly, so take advantage of early registration and secure your swimmer’s place today. Open to all families, including those not currently enrolled at Big Blue. Annual Membership Fee applies.

Starting at $140.40

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4 Consecutive Days

Same Time Each Day

Consistent Instructors

Pricing plans

weekly swim lessons

Weekly, perpetual lessons ensure your child develops and consistently increases their comfort, confidence, and skills in the water.

Starting at

$39 $29.25 / lesson

Receive 25% off your first 4 lessons* if you enroll by February 27th!
Annual Membership Fee Applies
Start and stop with a 30-day notice

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30-min weekly lessons
Small group instruction
Flexible start date
All ages, 3 mos - 12 years
Free make-up lessons**
Free trial lesson available

*Offer available to new families and families who have not been enrolled into lessons at Big Blue Swim School in 60+ days. You must schedule your weekly lesson day and time to redeem this offer. When signing up for weekly lessons, you are enrolling perpetually and a 30-day notice of your intent to stop lessons is required. The 25% off drops when you withdraw from weekly lessons with 30-day notice or after your fourth attended lesson, whichever comes first. After the offer ends, your rate per child goes up to the regular per-lesson price published for that location. Must enroll into weekly lessons by 2/27/2026 to receive offer.
**Up to 15 make-up classes per year, per swimmer.

Annual Membership Fee

Upon enrollment and every year afterwards while enrolled, Big Blue charges a membership fee of $36 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

A young child in a colorful swimsuit enjoys playing with floating balls in a swimming pool, with playful wall art in the background.

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.

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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 babies : 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

Super Improver Clinics

A month's worth of progress in just four days! Swimmers build skills faster, gain confidence, and make meaningful progress.

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.

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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.

Conveniently Located

With an easy commute from nearby neighborhoods—including Sycolin, VA; Northwood Forest, MD; Ayres, MD; Indian Head Manor, MD; and Livingstone Grove, MD—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

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.

Technology Built for Families 02

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.

Growth Beyond the Pool 03

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.

Clean, Comfortable Facilities 04

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.

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 to 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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