Swim Lessons in Falls Church, 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

6112-A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044

Contact

(571) 786-8102 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 Plan

$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 Falls Church

Swimming lessons for kids can be vital to their safety. Whether your kiddo is an infant, who needs to learn how to flip over and float, or they’re 10, but struggle with basic dog-paddling skills, swimming classes are essential. You may worry about your child falling into a swimming pool and want to ensure that your little one will be safe. If you’re looking for swimming lessons for toddlers or kids in Falls Church, check out Big Blue Swim School.

Big Blue Swim School isn’t like other schools. We take our swimming lessons seriously as we know how vital these skills are. Our dedicated teachers are passionate about swimming skills and receive over 75 hours of training. You can trust us with your child. We’re in the age of technology, and Big Blue Swim School doesn’t shy away from that. Our state-of-the-art warm-water facility offers convenient online scheduling through our app.

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Conveniently Located

With an easy commute from nearby neighborhoods including West Falls Church, Idylwood, Arlington, Annandale and Tysons Corner, swimming lessons with Big Blue Swim School aren’t taking you out of the way. Run to Target for home goods or Safeway for groceries after the swim lesson; both are next door. If you want to grab a bite after your kid’s swimming classes in Falls Church, we recommend Chick-fil-A for a chicken sandwich, Chinese cuisine at Mark’s Duck House, or Wendy’s for a Baconator. Head to Five Below for cheap goods or The Home Depot for home project supplies. Planet Fitness is in the area, too, so you can get in your own workout after your child’s swimming lessons.

Big Blue Swim School is the best option for your child’s safety. Sign up for a free trial lesson today!

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 child loves going to class with Chrischal! She has improved so much and is happy to go to her lessons. The instructors we have had are so great with kids.

Eleni H
Best swim school ever! My three boys look forward to their lessons each week. What makes Big Blue so amazing are the supportive, encouraging instructors and the friendly, helpful staff. Everyone is so nice! Highly recommend Big Blue to any family looking for a swim school for their kiddos.

Catie S
The staff are great with my kids. They are very knowledgeable and patient with each child. They’re very encouraging and motivational. After each class my oldest wants to get a new star to move up levels.

Heather P

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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