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Blue Buoy Swim School offers Parent and Me classes, semi-private and private swim lessons, Adult swim classes, Stroke Prep and Stroke Technique classes, and adult swim lessons. The program also hosts pool parties, swim meets, the Safer 3 Water Safety Challenge, the World’s Largest Swim Lesson, and speciality events such as Swim Meets and the Water Safety Challenge. Families can also access a free trial swim class and gift certificates for swim classes.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Morning, afternoon, and early evening classes throughout the week; pool, business, and scheduling office hours span Monday–Saturday; Stroke Prep classes are 20 minutes and Stroke Technique classes are 30 minutes
Blue Buoy Swim School has two temperature controlled swimming pools specifically designed for instruction, including a small pool with large steps and shallow water for young swimmers and a large pool for advanced little ones, older age groups, adult swim lessons, and speciality events, with both pools kept at 90°–93°. Pool parties at Blue Buoy Swim School can use indoor and outdoor pool options, gas grills for preparing food on site, and kitchen facilities for prepping and storing food.
Since 1956, Blue Buoy has mentored countless teachers and coaches. Instructors are described as extremely knowledgeable, patient, and great to work with. The program states that helping students discover a love of water is a privilege and that learning to swim is a journey, with a commitment to exceptional instruction, top-tier facilities, community dedication, helping families thrive, and helping swimmers develop to their fullest potential.
Blue Buoy supports the Safer 3 Water Safety Challenge created by the Swim for Life Program to increase water safety awareness in the La Habra community and participates in the Aquachievers Program, which focuses on helping children with special needs gain access to facilities and training through a partnership with the Assistance League of Tustin and the Assisteens group. Blue Buoy serves Orange County and La Habra residents.
Blue Buoy Family Swim School was featured on the Bloomberg TV series “World’s Greatest” as one of the top companies in America and is part of episode 341 on the World’s Greatest TV website. Blue Buoy reports that 8 former students have represented the United States in the 1984, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics. The school notes that second and third generation children attend due to cherished childhood memories of lessons, that swim instruction is all-inclusive with classes for all ages and abilities, that lessons are personalized to suit each student’s individual needs, and that classes are set up by skill level, including group Stroke Prep and Stroke Technique classes with defined durations.
Parent testimonials describe Blue Buoy Swim School as “the best swim school around,” mention warm pools all year round, and highlight that staff are very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Parents also report that instructors are wonderful, extremely knowledgeable, patient, and great to work with, and that some families have been connected to Blue Buoy for over three decades, including parents who learned to swim there and now bring their own children.
Last updated March 16, 2026.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Morning, afternoon, and early evening classes throughout the week; pool, business, and scheduling office hours span Monday–Saturday; Stroke Prep classes are 20 minutes and Stroke Technique classes are 30 minutes
Blue Buoy Swim School has two temperature controlled swimming pools specifically designed for instruction, including a small pool with large steps and shallow water for young swimmers and a large pool for advanced little ones, older age groups, adult swim lessons, and speciality events, with both pools kept at 90°–93°. Pool parties at Blue Buoy Swim School can use indoor and outdoor pool options, gas grills for preparing food on site, and kitchen facilities for prepping and storing food.
Since 1956, Blue Buoy has mentored countless teachers and coaches. Instructors are described as extremely knowledgeable, patient, and great to work with. The program states that helping students discover a love of water is a privilege and that learning to swim is a journey, with a commitment to exceptional instruction, top-tier facilities, community dedication, helping families thrive, and helping swimmers develop to their fullest potential.
Blue Buoy supports the Safer 3 Water Safety Challenge created by the Swim for Life Program to increase water safety awareness in the La Habra community and participates in the Aquachievers Program, which focuses on helping children with special needs gain access to facilities and training through a partnership with the Assistance League of Tustin and the Assisteens group. Blue Buoy serves Orange County and La Habra residents.
Blue Buoy Family Swim School was featured on the Bloomberg TV series “World’s Greatest” as one of the top companies in America and is part of episode 341 on the World’s Greatest TV website. Blue Buoy reports that 8 former students have represented the United States in the 1984, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics. The school notes that second and third generation children attend due to cherished childhood memories of lessons, that swim instruction is all-inclusive with classes for all ages and abilities, that lessons are personalized to suit each student’s individual needs, and that classes are set up by skill level, including group Stroke Prep and Stroke Technique classes with defined durations.
Parent testimonials describe Blue Buoy Swim School as “the best swim school around,” mention warm pools all year round, and highlight that staff are very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Parents also report that instructors are wonderful, extremely knowledgeable, patient, and great to work with, and that some families have been connected to Blue Buoy for over three decades, including parents who learned to swim there and now bring their own children.
Last updated March 16, 2026.
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