Blue Gems Swim School

Blue Gems Swim School offers swim lessons for infants, children, and teens. It also offers synchronized swimming for all ages, levels, and abilities, plus private swim lessons, semi-private classes, private synchronized swimming, and semi-private synchronized swimming.

Programs

• Swim Lessons — infant, children, and teen · Variety of aquatics programs designed for all ages, levels and abilities.
• Synchronized Swimming — all ages, levels and abilities
• Private Swim Lessons — swimmers of all abilities; ideal for children and teens with special needs · weekdays before 3:30pm and after 8:00pm; weekend availability may vary · Private classes are currently not available until further notice.
• Semi-Private Classes — friends and siblings who want to learn together · weekdays before 3:30pm and after 8:00pm; weekend availability may vary · Must provide a partner of similar ability at time of enrollment. Private classes are currently not available until further notice.
• Private Synchronized Swimming — athletes of all abilities · weekdays before 3:30pm and after 8:00pm; weekend availability may vary · Currently not available until further notice.
• Semi-Private Synchronized Swimming — athletes who would like to choreograph and perfect duet routines · weekdays; weekend availability may vary · Currently not available until further notice. Price indicated below is per student.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday 3:00pm - 8:30pm; Tuesday 9:00am - 12:30pm, 3:00pm - 8:30pm; Wednesday 3:00pm - 8:30pm; Thursday 3:30pm - 8:30pm; Friday 3:00pm - 8:00pm; Saturday 8:00am - 3:30pm; Sunday 8:00am - 3:30pm

About the provider

Blue Gems Swim School says it has over 20 years of experience. Its mission statement describes it as Chicagoland's premier boutique family-owned swimming school focusing on infant, children, and teen learn to swim lessons and a variety of progressive aquatic development programs. The school lists trusted partnerships with the U.S. Swim School Association and USA Synchro.

No registration or annual fees. Private classes are currently not available until further notice. Semi-private classes require a partner of similar ability at time of enrollment.

What families say

“We like this place. My daughter learning how to swim and we are happy to see the results. Thank you Blue Gem Swim School Team.” — Зоряна Ткачук

“My son loves this school. The teaching is excellent and professional—thorough, with a wonderful approach to children. I am very satisfied.” — Truck &Driver

Last updated August 24, 2026.