Getting Ready for Swim Survival Lessons

What to Expect: Your Child's Survival Swim Journey

From their first splash to confident floating, I guide infants and young children through gentle, proven, and effective swim survival training.

Getting Started

Online Registration
Contact Instructor to see availability. Fill out registration forms and pay the $105 registration fee for new students and $40 for return students. Use the unique URL provided by Instructor to register once a time slot and start date have been agreed upon.
Approval and Scheduling
Wait for confirmation from ISR. Upon approval, your child is allowed to start on the date scheduled with Instructor.
Start Date Confirmation and Information Packet.
Receive an email with your child's start date and time along with an informational registration packet.
Pre-Lesson Communication
Before lessons, get an email from your instructor with directions, ISR Policies, and a welcome letter with tips.

FAQs

Do you have children that just can’t learn the skills?

No. Every child can learn. It is my job to find the best way to communicate the information so that it makes sense to the child. I set your child up to be successful every time you bring them to me. I start where they are and through consistent lessons, we see progress.

Will my child fear the water because of lessons?

There is an important difference between being fearful and being apprehensive because you are not yet skilled in a new environment. ISR is not like traditional swim lessons; it is a drowning prevention program that teaches survival swimming. Sometimes as a parent, you make choices for your child’s safety, like sitting in a car seat, because you know they are important. The same can be said for ISR. Fun can be defined as when skill meets challenge. Once competent in their skills, many children cannot be dragged away from the pool. They are having entirely too much FUN.

Why are lessons 5 days per week and for only 10 minutes?

The reason for this is multifaceted. First, repetition and consistency are crucial elements of learning for young children. Research shows that short, more frequent lessons result in higher retention. Second, most children have fairly short attention spans and will not be able to focus on the task for longer and we want to take advantage of the best time for learning. A third reason is that, though the pool temperature is maintained at 78-88 degrees, the temperature is still lower than your child's body temperature. Lessons are work and therefore will also be losing body heat. Instructors check students regularly for temperature fatigue since this is an indicator of physical fatigue.

Why does it take an average of 6 weeks for my child to learn this?

The 6-week average is an estimate that is based on the average time in which it takes most children to learn these survival skills. Every child is unique and ISR’s Self- Rescue program is specifically designed based on your child’s individual strengths and needs. It is important to realize that this is an average which means that some children will actually finish more quickly while others will need more practice. ISR is dedicated to safety and, therefore, we want to provide your child with the time and best opportunity to become proficient in his/her survival skills. We will always honor your child’s needs.

Download ISR's Family Aquatic Safety List to help protect your family from the hazards of an aquatic environment

Empowering Little Swimmers with Love and Lifesaving Skills

Give your child the confidence to thrive in the water with caring, expert led swim lessons that teach essential safety skills while nurturing a lifelong love for swimming.

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