Self Rescue Swim Lessons

Infants & Children 6mo to 6 years!

6 MONTHS OLD and able to sit unassisted - WALKING

YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN:

To hold their breath underwater we will not move forward in lessons until your child is effectively holding their breath.

To float unassisted, resting and breathing until help arrives - adjusting float as necessary.

To right themselves into a stable back float from any angle of entry into the water.

To perform these ISR Self-Rescue skills first in a swimsuit, then while fully clothed including a diaper.

WALKING to 6 YEARS: SFS sequence

YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN:

To hold their breath underwater lessons will not move forward until your child is effectively holding their breath.

Swim with their face down in the water

Roll onto their back to float, rest, and breathe

Flip over to resume swimming position. S/he will be able to repeat this swim-float-swim sequence until s/he reaches the side of the pool.

To perform these ISR Self-Rescue skills first in a swimsuit, then while fully clothed (including a diaper if child is not yet toilet knowledgeable).

Maintenance & Refresher

Swimming is a sensori-motor skill, just like learning how to crawl, walk or ride a bike. Once your child has learned the ISR self-rescue sequence, they will not forget it! However, just like any other sensori-motor skill, the less it is practiced the rustier it gets. As your child grows, their center of gravity while in the water will change. Continuing to practice their newly learned skills as their body grows is essential to maintaining their self-rescue skills. Practice makes perfect! There are two options for continuing lessons with your child: maintenance or refresher lessons.

MAINTENANCE LESSONS - ONE LESSON/WEEK OR EVERY OTHER WEEK

One (or more) lesson(s) per week or every other week
Allows your child to practice their skills more frequently to prevent developing bad habits
Allows your child to grow their skills with their ever growing bodies!

REFRESHER LESSONS - SEMI-ANNUALLY TO ANNUALLY

Attend daily lessons semi-annually at a minimum
Usually scheduled for two to three weeks, depending on the child’s age and abilities
Necessary because as children grow, their center of gravity changes and skills need polished

FAQs

What is the Cost?

Lessons with me cost $850 for the session. A non refundable deposit of $425 is due when first booking the appointment & the balance of $425 is due the day prior to lessons beginning! In addition there is a fee of $107 that will be paid through a registration link sent out closer to time of lessons. That registration goes to our medical team to clear your child to begin and assign me any protocols needed.

Can you really teach a child who is not verbal how to swim?

Yes. Consider that children learn to sit, crawl and walk before they learn to speak. Because we teach through sensori-motor learning, verbal skills are not required for a child to acquire Self-Rescue skills. We are able to communicate with our students through touch and positive reinforcement while striving to set our students up for success every step of the way.

How do you teach them to hold their breath?

Breath holding skills are taught beginning with the first lesson. We shape breath control using highly effective positive reinforcement techniques. We continue to reinforce these breath-holding techniques throughout every lesson.

How can you teach babies and young children to swim?

ISR instructors teach infants to swim by honoring each child's individual strengths and experiences. They understand the fundamentals of the behavioral sciences, child development and of sensori-motor learning as it relates to the acquisition of aquatic survival skills; they use this education to guide each child through the sequence of learning to swim and float.

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