What to Expect

  1. Initial Clearance and Online Registration


    - Complete initial clearance through the national ISR office online.


    - Fill out registration forms and pay the $105 fee using the unique URL provided.

  2. Approval and Scheduling


    - Wait for confirmation from ISR. Upon approval, your child will be scheduled.

  3. Start Date Confirmation and Information Packet


    - Receive an email with your child's start date and time along with an informational registration packet.

  4. Pre-Lesson Communication

    - Before lessons, get an email from your instructor with directions, BUDS sheets, ISR Policies, and a welcome letter with tips.

  5. Daily Lessons

    - Lessons take place Monday-Friday for 6-8 weeks, depending on the child's needs.

    - Each lesson lasts no more than 10 minutes.

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.
Do parents have to leave during the lessons?
No. You are truly the best cheerleader your child could have. Your positive support and encouragement are invaluable to creating an effective learning environment for your child.
Will my child fear the water because of lessons?
There is an important difference between being fearful and being apprehensive because you are not yet skilled in a new environment. ISR is not like traditional swim lessons; it is a drowning prevention program that teaches survival swimming. Sometimes as a parent, you make choices for your child’s safety, like sitting in a car seat, because you know they are important. The same can be said for ISR. Fun can be defined as when skill meets challenge. Once competent in their skills, many children cannot be dragged away from the pool. They are having entirely too much FUN.
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.
Download ISR's Family Aquatic Safety List to help protect your family from the hazards of an aquatic environment

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