What to expect

Lessons are held Monday through Friday, either at my private pool in Killeen, Texas or at your home/host pool at our scheduled time each day. A full session lasts 6 to 8 weeks, with lessons kept to 10 minutes a day, 5 days a week, which is the most effective structure for building strong, reliable Self‑Rescue skills. Each day, I’ll ask you a brief health questionnaire about your child and have you sign it so I’m fully updated on any medical or wellness concerns before we begin. A parent or guardian must remain present for the entire lesson since they are short and focused.

Before your session starts, I’ll send a detailed email outlining exactly what to bring and how to prepare so you feel confident and ready for your child’s first day.

Important note for 2027

My final session for 2026 has been completed, and all remaining time slots are now waitlisted. Scheduling for the 2027 season is officially underway. If you would like to secure a time slot for 2027, please reach out soon. Spots fill quickly, and a waitlist is currently being built.

I will offer two 6‑week sessions in 2027:

Session 1: Begins May 17, 2027 Ends June,25 2027 (6 full weeks)

Session 2: Begins July 12, 2027 Ends August 20, 2027 (6 full weeks)

Availability is extremely limited, and each session is designed to provide individualized, high‑quality instruction. To guarantee your child’s placement, email me today so we can begin planning and preparing for your investment in your child’s aquatic future.

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FAQs
Do I need to stay for the lesson?
Yes — a parent or guardian must remain on‑site for the entire lesson. This ensures your child’s safety and allows you to observe their progress, learn what they’re practicing, ask questions after and support them outside of lessons.
What is your Pricing?
Pricing varies based on your family’s needs — including how many children will be enrolled and whether you’d like me to travel to your home pool. Because every family’s situation is different, I provide customized pricing to make sure you’re getting the right fit for your child and your schedule. The best way to get accurate details is to contact me directly, and I’ll be happy to walk you through your options.
I hear you say your priority is survival skills. Will my child learn to actually swim?
Yes. At ISR, we believe that part of survival for a child who can walk is swimming. Children learn the swim-float-swim sequence so that they could get themselves to safety. The difference in our program is that they will learn swimming AND survival skills and how to be an aquatic problem solver.
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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