Big Blue Swim School is Opening in Wayne, NJ

Big Blue Swim School is Opening in Wayne, Kicking Off Grand Opening Celebrations with Free and Fun Family Activities

June 05, 2026 // FranchisePR.com // Wayne, N.J. – Big Blue Swim School announced the opening of a Wayne location on June 27.

To celebrate its arrival in the community, Big Blue Wayne will host a Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 20. The business is inviting local families to enjoy a morning filled with kid’s activities and interactive games, food vendors and refreshments, prize giveaways, a chance to tour the facility and meet the team, and get an early look at the swim school program ahead of opening day. A link to the event page can be found here. Additionally, families can take advantage of free pre-opening trial lessons available to schedule through the website, and those who enroll for swim lessons now will receive 25% off their first four lessons in Wayne.

“Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where children feel confident in the water and parents feel supported throughout the entire process, and we’re thrilled to share that experience with families in Wayne very soon,” said Manan Shah, co-owner of Big Blue Swim School in Wayne. “Having spent years working with families through childcare and community-focused businesses, we understand how important it is to build trust. Big Blue’s structured curriculum and individualized instruction allow each child to progress at their own pace while giving parents clear visibility into their development.”

The new pool facility is designed to bring a swim curriculum to families in the northern New Jersey area. The facility is located at Plaza Square on Hamburg Turnpike, and features an eight-lane pool to accommodate young swimmers and their families. The space is intended to feel approachable and easy to navigate, providing a comfortable environment from the first visit.

“Big Blue Swim School has always been about helping kids build confidence in the water while learning a skill that can last a lifetime,” said Chris DeJong, Founder and President of Big Blue Swim School. “We’re thrilled to welcome the Wayne team to the Big Blue community. Their background working with families and their commitment to creating a positive experience for parents and kids make them a great fit for our brand and the Wayne community.”

Big Blue Swim School offers a specialized curriculum written by Olympian Tom Dolan and former American record holder Chris DeJong, focused on individualized learning in a calm, supportive environment. Lessons are available for children ages three months to 12 years and are structured across progressive levels within a top-ranked program, with the levels named Baby Blue, Bright Blue, Bold Blue and Big Blue, along with carefully designed class ratios to balance skill development and personalized attention.

The program provides structured swim instruction for children and emphasizes skill development within a calm environment. It notes a focus on family engagement and flexible scheduling options.

To learn more about scheduling and lesson times at this Wayne location, refer to the company’s Wayne location page on its website.

SOURCE Big Blue Swim School