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Big Blue Swim School is reopening its Dulles location with a refreshed space, offering a more welcoming environment for local families. The renovated facility features new showers, tile, and lighting, among other updates, and will host a Grand Reopening Celebration on August 15.
The enhancements reflect Big Blue's continued commitment to providing the best possible experience for local families, creating an even more welcoming environment where children feel encouraged throughout their swim journey and parents feel supported from the moment they walk through the door.
Conveniently located at 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza, the new swim school has been thoughtfully refreshed to enhance the experience for every family who walks through its doors. Updates include new showers and tile throughout the pool deck and restrooms, upgraded changing room and restroom partitions, fresh carpeting in the lobby and viewing area, new reception desk stations, freshly painted ceilings with all-new lighting throughout the facility and new ductwork in the pool area. Together, these improvements create an even more welcoming environment where families can feel comfortable and children can stay focused on what matters most—making meaningful progress in the water through Big Blue's specialized curriculum.
"Families choose a swim school because they want to see their children grow in confidence and make steady progress in the water," said Tom Dolan, President of Corporate Pools at Big Blue Swim School. "These renovations allow us to deliver that experience in an environment that's even more welcoming and comfortable for the families we serve. We're excited to continue serving the Dulles community and welcoming even more families through our doors during this fresh, new chapter."
To mark the grand reopening, Big Blue Dulles will invite the community to celebrate on Saturday, August 15, from 12 to 4 p.m. with a Grand Reopening Celebration.
Open to current families, prospective members and the entire local community, the celebration will feature a DJ, face painting, balloon artists, snacks and beverages, along with tours of the newly renovated facility and opportunities to meet the local team and learn more about Big Blue's specialized, progress-driven curriculum. As families prepare for the back-to-school season and establish new routines, the grand reopening provides an ideal opportunity to begin or continue swim lessons. New families can also sign up for a free trial lesson and learn more about available programs on the website.
At Big Blue, lessons are offered across four progressive levels—Baby Blue, Bright Blue, Bold Blue and Big Blue—each designed with a specific class ratio to best support swimmers based on age and skill level. Lessons are 30 minutes in length for all levels except Big Blue, which is a 45-minute class to accommodate more advanced swimmers. Private lessons are available upon request, though standard class ratios are intentionally structured to balance socialization with individualized instructor attention.
Families interested in learning more about Big Blue Swim School or scheduling a free trial lesson at the Dulles location can visit Additional information about Big Blue Swim School is available at www.bigblueswimschool.com.
Founded in 2009 by U.S. National Team swimmer Chris DeJong, Big Blue Swim School helps children ages three months to 12 years build confidence in and around the water through a specialized, progress-driven curriculum. With highly trained instructors, small class sizes and a supportive environment designed for every stage of a child's swim journey, Big Blue partners with families to help children develop life-saving skills and confidence that extends beyond the pool. Today, the brand serves communities across the country with nearly 60 swim schools nationwide.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on August 10, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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