What you can Expect

Your child will be loved and treated with care and respect.

Every lesson is one student and I in the pool together. Each lesson is student-directed, specifically designed to meet each child's individual needs right where they are. The lessons are specifically put together for your child.

Lessons are 10 minutes a day, 4 days a week, Monday - Thursday. Lesson duration is on average 4-6 weeks, depending on the student's aquatic history.

Each child will be allowed to experience lessons being fully clothed once they are skilled. Parents are not required to get in, yet opportunities are given to those who wish to have instruction on how to swim with their child.

Every student will be required to register with the ISR National Registration Evaluation Team to ensure the safest lesson possible. These medical professionals evaluate each child's health history.

The lesson type section will describe your child's skill level expectation.

I am passionate about the opportunities I am given to instruct each child. I am compassionate, fun, and firm when I need to be. Making sure you, as the parent, are informed and comfortable in each lesson is important as well. You can be poolside and observe every lesson. You are your child's best cheerleader. I can't wait to show you the ways you can encourage them as they progress through each lesson. With that said, some infants and small children cry. Please know I am highly trained to recognize a child's emotional state and will keep them hopeful and progressing at the pace they need. They could be uncomfortable at first, BUT NEVER Scared. I would love the opportunity to serve your family.

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FAQs
Do parents have to leave during the lessons?
No. You are truly the best cheerleader your child could have. Your positive support and encouragement are invaluable to creating an effective learning environment for your child.
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.
Why do you have the children swim in clothes?
Because 86% of children who fall in the water do so fully clothed, we want our students to have experience with such a situation. If a child has experienced the sensations of being in the water in clothing prior to an emergency situation, he/she is less likely to experience panic and be able to focus on the task at hand. If you have ever jumped in the water with clothes on, then you know that there is a significant difference in weight and feel with clothes as opposed to a bathing suit.
How do the kids react during the first few lessons?
Children often fuss during the first few lessons because they are in a new environment and around new people. As your child becomes more confident in his/her ability in the water, the fussing will decrease. It is not unlike the first time you tried a new exercise class or were asked to perform a task at work that you’d never done before: the first time you try a new task it is always challenging, until you get the hang of it. It is the same for your young child. Your child is learning to perform a skill that he/she’s never done before.
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