One of the biggest differences between ISR and traditional swim lessons is that we never teach more than one little at a time. All ISR lessons are one-on-one instruction, customized to your child’s level of progress, allowing each lesson to be individualized for each student.

Since we know that 86% of childhood drownings occur when children are fully clothed, students practice their self-rescue skills during the final week of lessons in pajamas and winter clothing tests, (which can add 10-15lbs!). If a child has experienced the sensation of being in the water in clothing prior to an emergency situation, they’re less likely to experience panic and more able to focus on rescuing themselves if one occurs. Also, witnessing your child self-rescue in several layers, a jacket, and shoes will give you such peace of mind!

ISR teaches survival skills AND proper swimming technique to ensure that all students become adept aquatic problem solvers! Once children have become fully skilled in self-rescue (floating or swim-float-swimming, depending on age/skill appropriateness).

Our student’s well-being and safety are ALWAYS our number one priority. ISR lessons are quite demanding, both mentally and physically, and we never want to over-fatigue or exhaust our students. No one goes back to the gym after a brutal leg day, am I right? Also, we want to ensure retention of skills. As parents, you know all too well how short your little’s attention span can be, and young children attain skills best within the first 10 minutes of an activity.