ISR self-rescue swimming teaches your child the skills to help protect themselves in and around water. Your child learns to swim and float for safety, giving them a better response if they cannot reach the wall or another safe edge.

Babies need to be at least 6 months old and able to sit independently.

You can take ISR lessons in Boca Raton year-round at an indoor facility. For the current lesson location and availability, please reach out directly.

No, I do not offer home visits. Keeping lessons at my facility helps me teach more children the lifesaving ISR skills they need each year. If you are looking for in-home instruction, I may be able to connect you with a colleague who offers that option. Home-visit rates start at $450 per week.

Consistency is KEY when it comes to ISR lessons.  Lessons are conducted 5 days a week (Monday through Friday) at the same time each day.  With our high frequency, short duration lessons we can mold these skills into your child’s muscle memory so they become something they will not forget.  Daily attendance must be adhered to barring illness.

You’d be surprised how much energy little ones can use in 10 minutes, which is why this is our maximum lesson time.  They are using new muscles, physically engaging in the water, all while learning at a pace appropriate for them.  I promise you, 10 minutes maximum a day is more than enough to see progress and works with their energy levels so they do not end their lessons feeling yucky and exhausted.  

Absolutely NOT!  Each kick, breath, reach, and rotation is positively reinforced.  Once a child is FULLY skilled we will integrate simulated fall ins but always with us inches away and never from outside of the pool.

They sure do!  Any child of walking age will learn to hold their breath, kick and reach to swim to get to the wall, steps, or to an adult they are swimming to.  

Yes, it’s very normal for little ones to cry at first when something is new. ISR lessons ask your child to learn with a new instructor and practice unfamiliar skills, so some emotions in the beginning are expected. As your child becomes more comfortable and confident, the crying usually decreases. You’re always welcome to watch from the pool deck and see their progress.

No, ISR lessons are held Monday through Friday, so weekend sessions are not available. I do my best to offer a schedule that works well for busy Boca Raton families and parents with different work schedules.

No, lessons are just for the Instructor and your child.  You will be their cheerleader from the pool deck.  Once we do have some stable skills to share with you, we will invite you into the pool for a lesson or two.

After your session ends, you can continue with maintenance lessons to keep your child’s skills fresh as they grow. If your child is ready, advancement lessons are also available to help them keep building toward stroke development.

Absolutely. ISR lessons are designed for babies and toddlers at many different starting points, including children with no previous swim experience. I meet your child where they are and help them build skills with patience, consistency, and support.

That is very common, and we work through it with patience and encouragement. ISR lessons are designed to meet your child where they are, with calm repetition and positive reinforcement. Over time, many children grow more comfortable and confident as they learn important water safety skills.