North MS Infant Swim with Ms. Kellie

  • Email K.atkinson@infantswim.com

    -Wait for an automated email response-After reading email, you can sign up by clicking on the link provided in the email

    -Select a location, session, & time and pay the deposit

    -Complete student information and pay the intial deposit

    -If no session is available, sign up for waitlist to be notified when sessions open.

  • Initial Clearance and Online Registration (Emailed to you closer to start date)
    - Complete initial clearance through the national ISR office online.

    - Fill out registration forms and pay the $105 fee using the unique URL provided.
    -Wait for confirmation email from ISR. Upon approval, your child is ready to begin lesson.

  • Start Date Confirmation and Information Packet

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

  • Pre-Lesson Communication

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

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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.
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.
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.
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