learn the ISR Self-Rescue™ sequence of swimming until they need air, rotating onto the back to float, then rolling back over to continue swimming. ISR students are taught to repeat this sequence until they reach the safety of the steps, side of the pool, or the shoreline.

“Children  over  the  age  of  one  year  are  taught  to  swim with  their  face in  the water, and when they sense  the need for air, to roll back  onto  their  back  to  float.  After  resting  and  breathing,  they  will  roll  over  and  continue  to  swim  to  the  nearest  point  of  safety.  A  child  can  perform  this  swim-float-swim  sequence  to  reach  safety  in  a  survival  situation.  Children can also perform this sequence in their clothes.  If  a  child  does not see a way out of his predicament, he will  roll  over  onto  his  back  and maintain  a  back-float  position. This buys the parent time in the event of an accident.  This same sequence is most often used for fun at the pool! The confidence and self- esteem of these young swimmers is truly amazing!  Teaching  your  12 months  to  6  year  old  will  take  approximately  6 to 8  weeks.  The lesson format is the same as for the infants. Children all perform differently, and some children may take longer to learn.  After initial training your child will be placed on a maintenance schedule and when age appropriate they will move onto pre-swim team stroke classes.”