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Swim Lessons in Wilmette
BIG updates are coming to Big Blue Wilmette! From August 21 – September 20, we'll be temporarily closed for an exciting renovation — and when we reopen, the experience will be better than ever.
Still want to get started with lessons? You can join weekly lessons at nearby Big Blue Niles — taught by our Wilmette instructors — at 20% off!
Want to be notified when we're reopening? Sign up for emails to stay in the loop on our renovation progress and grand reopening details!
Membership Benefits
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
Our Baby Blue class helps your little one build early in-the-water confidence, coordination, and comfort with you right by their side.
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6 students : 1 instructor
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30-min weekly lessons
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Parent participation required
Bright Blue
Where fun meets fundamentals. Bright Blue lessons keep toddlers engaged through play-based learning that helps them feel confident and capable in the water.
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3 students : 1 instructor
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30-min weekly lessons
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Expert instructors with 75+ hours of training
Bold Blue
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.
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4 students : 1 instructor
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30-min weekly lessons
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Expert instructors with 75+ hours of training
Big Blue
Our most advanced level fine-tunes the four major swimming strokes, builds endurance, and prepares swimmers for team-level confidence.
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Up to 7 students : 1 instructor
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45-min weekly lessons
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Expert instructors with 75+ hours of training
Swim Your Way
Free Trial Lesson
New customers, get started with a full 30-minute swim lesson and tour of our facility.
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 enroll.
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Sign up for our interest list to follow along as we renovate and get notified the moment we're ready to welcome new families through the door!
Meet Big Blue Wilmette
Looking for kids’ or babies' swim lessons in Wilmette? Big Blue Swim School offers fun, level-appropriate, weekly swimming lessons for kids ages 3 months to 12 years. For children, swimming lessons help them build confidence in the water. They also gain invaluable skills to stay safer. At Big Blue Swim School, we take a welcoming, supportive, kid-centered approach to all swim lessons. No matter what your child’s previous swim experience, we provide exceptional swim training catered to their skill level. Ready to learn more? We offer free, no-risk trial lessons, so try us!
Conveniently Located
Big Blue Swim School in Wilmette, IL, offers convenient swimming lessons for kids and serves families from nearby neighborhoods including Glenview, Northbrook, Evanston, Winnetka, and Highland Park.
Our facility is located in the Edens Plaza strip mall, across from Wayfair, and just off Skokie Boulevard and Lake Avenue, with easy access from I-94. This prime location makes it simple to fit swim lessons into your weekly routine while taking care of errands or enjoying nearby amenities.
Before or after class, you can grab groceries at The Fresh Market, pick up prescriptions at Walgreens, make a deposit at Byline Bank, or enjoy dinner at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria—home of the famous garlic Buttercrust. Kids can get a trim at KidSnips in the same plaza, and Dunkin’ is nearby for coffee and perhaps a donut to enjoy while your little ones splash around.
Sign your kids up for a free trial lesson and experience the Big Blue Swim School difference for yourself!
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.
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