Big Blue Swim School 7428 Waukegan Road, Niles, IL 60714

"Small class size. Location has plenty of parking and there are plenty of changing stalls as well as showers and hair dryer available. Water is nice and warm and the instructors get engaged with the kids."

"I have to say that your instructor David is truly amazing! I have had a variety of instructors since joining Big Blue and he is by far the best one yet. He is able to make my son (age 4) light up! He provides him with encouragement and enthusiasm. My son is more confident and loves coming to class because of him. He smiles more in a 30 minute session, than he does all day! I’m extremely happy that we found such a wonderful teacher. As a parent, I want what’s best for my child and I couldn’t think of a better teacher than David."

"Our kids enjoy Big Blue much more than they enjoyed Goldfish. I am not sure what it is, but I do feel like the instructors here are pushing our kids more. Here’s to progress and safety in water!"

"The classes are small so the students swim almost the entire time. There is very little waiting. Students get immediate feedback and can make adjustments in the moment. Instructors are kind and positive, making the classes fun and giving the students confidence. The app and customer service are a toss-up - sometimes it all works and the person you talk to is super helpful; sometimes not."

"We’ve had a great experience at Big Blue. Our children are learning so much through the program and I appreciate being able to track their progress toward the next level. Being able to reschedule or add a class is also a blessing as it meets the needs of my family in a meaningful way."