Big Blue Swim School

Big Blue Swim School Buffalo Grove, 101 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

mapBig Blue Swim School Buffalo Grove, 101 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

About

Big Blue Swim School offers Baby Blue, Bright Blue, Bold Blue, Big Blue, Free Trial Lesson, Drop-in Lessons, and Adaptive Swim Lessons. Baby Blue has weekly 30-minute lessons for ages 3 months to 2 years, with parent participation required and 6 babies per 1 instructor. Bright Blue has weekly 30-minute lessons for ages 3 to 5 years with 3 students per 1 instructor, and Bold Blue has weekly 30-minute lessons for ages 6 and up with 4 students per 1 instructor.

Programs

  • Baby Blue — 3 months - 2 years · Weekly 30-minute lessons · Parent participation required; 6 babies : 1 instructor; expert instructors with 75+ hours of training.
  • Bright Blue — 3-5 years · Weekly 30-minute lessons · 3 students : 1 instructor; expert instructors with 75+ hours of training.
  • Bold Blue — 6+ years · Weekly 30-minute lessons · 4 students : 1 instructor; expert instructors with 75+ hours of training.
  • Big Blue — 6+ years advanced · Weekly 45-minute lessons · Up to 7 students : 1 instructor; expert instructors with 75+ hours of training.
  • Adaptive Swim Lessons — Customized sessions to help kids gain confidence and progress at every stage; online registration not available.

At a glance

  • Ages: 0–12 years old
  • General schedule: Weekly lessons; Baby Blue is 30 minutes, Bright Blue is 30 minutes, Bold Blue is 30 minutes, Big Blue is 45 minutes.
  • Facility hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Sat, Sun 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

About the provider

Big Blue Swim School has an annual membership fee of $32 for each child, for no more than two children per family. Bronze, Silver, and Gold Swim Plans have an early cancellation fee. The school allows up to 15 make-up lessons per year at no extra charge. Facility hours are Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

  • Free Trial Lesson — New customers get a full 30-minute swim lesson and tour of the facility.
  • Drop-in Lessons — Flexible drop-in sessions.

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. Up to 15 make-up lessons per year, for no extra charge. A parent or caregiver is required to be in the water with the child for Baby Blue lessons.

What families say

“Baby Blue made our first swims fun, safe, and unforgettable.” — Michael J.

“I love how Bright Blue balances play and technique! Our son can swim independently now.” — Loren C.

“Bold Blue program boosted my child’s confidence and progress every week!” — Jessica M.

Last updated August 23, 2026.

Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.