What to Expect Before Lessons Begin:

  1. Clearance and Online Registration-

    You will book a swim lesson spot through my scheduling website. Afterwards, you will complete the initial clearance through the national ISR office online. Complete the registration forms and pay the $105 nonrefundable fee using the unique URL provided. If you are a returning student, this fee is only $40 if it has been 6 months or more since your last registration.

  2. Approval and Start of Lessons-

    Wait for confirmation from ISR. Once approved, your child has been cleared to begin lessons. *PLEASE* read the ISR parent handbook before beginning lessons.

  3. Pre- Lesson Communication-

    Before lessons, you will get an email with directions, BUDS sheets, ISR policies and a welcome letter with tips.

  4. Lessons Begin! -

    Get ready to watch your child become an aquatic problem solver! Watch the amazing things your child can accomplish in the water!

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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 need additional lessons?
Based on our research, we know that refresher lessons are important because children change so much both cognitively and physically during the first 0-5 years of life. It is important that their water survival skills grow with their bodies. Frequency depends on the child's age, growth rate, skill level and confidence level. The goal of refresher lessons is to help your child adjust his/her new body size and weight to his/her existing skill level. Your instructor will work with your child to help fine-tune his or her aquatic experience to assist with building efficiency, which will result in self-confidence. This is especially important if your child has not been able to practice any appropriate aquatic skill between seasons.
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 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.
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