Swim Lessons in Wilmette, IL

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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

3232 Lake Ave Ste 350, Wilmette, IL 60091

Contact

(847) 728-3041 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

$35 / lesson

Month-to-month*

Bronze Plan

$32 / lesson

4-month commitment*
Our most popular Swim Plan!

Silver Plan

$30 / lesson

8-month commitment*

Gold Plan

$28 / lesson

12-month commitment*

*Pricing varies by level. Upon enrollment and every year afterwards while enrolled, an Annual Membership Fee of $32 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

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 sign up.

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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!

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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!

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.

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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 son did not like the water. At all. But after the first class, all he could talk about was swimming and how much he loved to do it. Rostyslav and crew are miracle workers, kind, knowledgeable, and welcoming. Very fortunate to have found this place.

Nkasi O
Coach Megan is amazing! Her warm smile, endless patience, and fun approach make every lesson a joy. I only wish swim classes had been this enjoyable when I was a kid!

Sharokina P
This review is waaaay overdue! These guys are excellent! They deserve 5 stars and more! We've been with Big Blue for probably close to a year and it's been wonderful. I'd recommend everyone to come and try. My 4 year old literally swims better than me, that pretty much tells you all

Nina S
We love Big Blue Wilmette! The facilities are great; the instructors are professional and friendly. Manager Rostyslav (Ross) was super helpful whenever we needed to reschedule a class or move our kid to the next swim level.

Amy S

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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