Blue Gems Swim School

Blue Gems Swim School Blue Gems Swim School is Chicagoland’s premier boutique family-owned Swim School

09/10/2026

Improving the details is what takes great swimmers to the next level. 🌊

In our Diamond Program (Swim Team), our swimmers are refining one of the most important competitive skills: flip turns. They're working on approaching the wall with speed, executing a quick and efficient turn, pushing off with power, and carrying that momentum into the next lap.

Even after a skill has been learned, the work doesn't stop. We continue to fine-tune technique, build efficiency, and improve performance so every swimmer can reach their full potential in the water.

Whether your swimmer is just getting started or is ready to advance their skills, we're here to help them grow, build confidence, and become stronger swimmers every step of the way.

Ready to dive in? Click the link in our bio to sign up for lessons today! 💎

Happy Labor Day! Blue Gems will be closed on Monday, September 7th and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th. 💎All charg...
09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day!

Blue Gems will be closed on Monday, September 7th and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th. 💎

All charges will be prorated, so no need to use your makeup classes!

Thank you to all of our amazing families, students, and staff for making this year's Annual Summer Pool Competition & Pa...
08/25/2026

Thank you to all of our amazing families, students, and staff for making this year's Annual Summer Pool Competition & Party so special! Your smiles, support, and enthusiasm made it a day filled with unforgettable memories, incredible achievements, and so much fun. We are so grateful to have such an amazing swim school community. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram, , for our Summer Pool Party Recap Video featuring highlights from the competition and all the fun moments from the party! 💎

08/18/2026

Synchronized swimming combines swimming, dance, and teamwork to build strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence in the water! Swimmers also get the exciting opportunity to perform at our Summer and Holiday Pool Parties. 💦

Try it out with a FREE 30-minute trial class!
*Must be comfortable in the deep end.*

Sign up through our website or give us a call at 312-312-7510 💎

08/13/2026

Swimming is just one part of what we do. 🏊💙

At Blue Gems Swim School, students develop important water safety and swimming skills while also building confidence, independence, and friendships in a positive learning environment.

In addition to weekly lessons, we offer fun in-class activities, special events during school breaks, and family swim opportunities that allow students and their families to practice skills, stay active, and enjoy time together in the water.

Our goal is to create meaningful experiences that support each swimmer's growth both in and out of the pool.

Ready to get started? Click the link in our bio to register for classes today.

For questions about our programs or finding the right class for your swimmer, give us a call at 312-312-7510 - we're happy to help! 💎

08/03/2026

Flutter kicks are one of the most important foundations of becoming a safe, strong, and skilled swimmer.

At Blue Gems Swim School, we don't just focus on water safety and building comfort and confidence in the water, we also emphasize proper technique every step of the way. Developing strong fundamentals like flutter kicks helps swimmers improve body position, balance, endurance, and overall swimming efficiency.

Our goal is to help every swimmer grow into a confident, capable swimmer with the skills they need to be successful in and around the water. By combining safety, technique, and fun, we're building strong swimmers one lesson at a time! 💎

Click the link in our bio to register today, or call us at 312-312-7510 if you have any questions. We can't wait to help your swimmer grow in their confidence and skills!

💦 Family Swim, Skill Practice & Assessments! 💎Come make a splash with the whole family at our next Family Swim — open to...
08/01/2026

💦 Family Swim, Skill Practice & Assessments! 💎
Come make a splash with the whole family at our next Family Swim — open to the public! 🌊

Our manager will be available on deck to assist with any questions, offer exercise recommendations, and provide skill assessments upon request.

📅 Sunday, August 9th
🕞 3:10–3:55 PM
💰 $10 per child | $5 per parent

👉 Register here:
Children: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regevent.asp?xID=7355957&orgid=541693
Parents: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regevent.asp?xID=7355957&orgid=541693

07/29/2026

💎 Did You Know? 💎

At Blue Gems Swim School, we do much more than teach beginners how to be safe and confident in the water.

As swimmers progress through our levels, our focus evolves from building water confidence and safety skills to refining technique and mastering more advanced swimming skills. Swimmers learn proper stroke mechanics, open turns, flip turns, and how to perform each stroke with efficiency and confidence.

Our goal is to help every swimmer become not only safe in the water but also technically skilled and capable of reaching their full potential.

Once swimmers successfully complete our Sapphire Program, they have the opportunity to advance into our Diamond Program. In this program, swimmers continue developing their technique, endurance, and strength while participating in friendly races and challenges that encourage teamwork, motivation, and personal growth. The competitive aspect helps swimmers push themselves, support one another, and have fun while improving their skills.

No matter where your swimmer starts, Blue Gems Swim School provides a pathway for continuous growth.

Ready to help your swimmer reach the next level? Click the link in our bio to register today, or call us at 312-312-7510 with any questions! 💎

07/21/2026

Did you know swim aids are designed to support skill development - not replace it? Training tools help swimmers isolate movements, improve body position, and build confidence while learning new techniques. Every lesson is a step toward stronger, safer swimming!

07/16/2026

💦 Learning Nose Bubbles! 💦

Nose bubbles are an important swimming skill that helps swimmers become comfortable putting their faces in the water while developing breath control and breath-holding skills.

🐟 Make a fishy face to practice keeping your lips closed.
🎵 Close your lips and make a humming sound to create bubbles from your nose.
👀 Practice with a friend, parent, or in the mirror to check that the bubbles are coming from your nose!

Our swimmers learn how to blow nose bubbles through fun drills and games that build confidence, breath control, and water comfort. Mastering nose bubbles is a big step toward independent swimming and learning to safely manage breathing in the water!

Ready to get started? Click the link in our bio to enroll today, or give us a call at 312-312-7510 if you have any questions. 💎

Address

7510 W Irving Park Road
Norridge, IL
60706

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 3pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 3pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 3pm - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 3:30pm
Sunday 8am - 3:30pm

Telephone

(312) 312-7510

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