Self Rescue Swim Lessons

Infants & Children 6mo to 6 years!

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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.
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.
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.
What other benefits does the ISR lesson experience provide students?
Every child is unique. However, many parents report that once their young children have mastered learning to swim, the resulting confidence in their abilities engenders a positive self-concept that is often demonstrated in other aspects of their personalities. There are also obvious health and other psychological gains.

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