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Big Blue Swim School Continues Expansion in California with Fourth Location
Lakewood Welcomes Big Blue Swim School on August 25th

Lakewood, CA – Big Blue Swim School, one of the nation’s fastest-growing swim school franchises, announces the opening of its fourth California location in Lakewood on Monday, August 25th. The school is located at 4700 Candlewood St. Lakewood, CA 90712.
This will be the third Big Blue Swim School location to open in the greater Los Angeles area, with a fourth expected to open in Torrance, CA, this fall.
“As we continue to expand our reach and passion for water safety in California and the greater Los Angeles area, we’re thrilled to bring Big Blue to Lakewood,” says Tom Dolan, President of Corporate Pools for Big Blue Swim School and two-time Olympic gold medalist. “The area’s population is booming, making it the perfect place to support the growing number of families and children with a best-in-class swim education experience.”
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Big Blue Swim School Lakewood will offer weekly, year-round 30 to 45-minute swim lessons for children beginning at just three months old, seven days a week. Level-appropriate, engaging lessons are led by professional instructors. Big Blue sets itself apart from other swim schools with 90-degree, ultra-clean water, a comfortable viewing area to keep an eye on swimmers; plenty of private changing rooms, fall-proof, anti-microbial flooring throughout the facility, free Wi-Fi and ample parking. Additionally, Big Blue’s mobile app gives parents the ability to conveniently schedule and coordinate classes for multiple kids simultaneously and track their swimming progress.
“We know life can get busy with little ones, so we want to make getting a thorough swim education as convenient and easy as possible for the families of Lakewood,” says Chris DeJong, Founder and President of Big Blue Swim School. “Learning to swim is an essential lifesaving skill that builds a child’s confidence in and out of the water, teaching them they can achieve anything in life.”
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Opening Details
Additionally, Big Blue Lakewood will host fun family activities on Saturday, August 23 from 11 am – 3 pm, where guests can get a first look at the new state-of-the-art swim school and learn more about what it means to enroll in formal swim lessons.
For more information about the Big Blue Swim School Lakewood opening, specials, class schedules, or to enroll, visit: https://bigblueswimschool.com/locations/california/lakewood.
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About Big Blue Swim School
Big Blue Swim School offers an unparalleled swim lesson experience made easier and more effective by professional instructors, proprietary technology and curriculum, and family-friendly facilities. Big Blue creates and celebrates Big Moments in the pool which lead to kids learning they can achieve anything in life. Founded in 2009 by national champion swimmer Chris DeJong, Big Blue now has 47 pools and counting across the U.S. To learn more visit www.BigBlueSwimSchool.com.