Dear Parent,
Thank you for requesting more information about Infant Swimming Resource (ISR). You are about to discover why ISR is the most educational and effective self-rescue swimming instruction available.
Founded by Dr. Harvey Barnett, a behavioral psychologist, ISR is the product of over 54 years of development in the area of aquatic safety for infants and young children. Based on child psychology and development studies, the techniques required to teach aquatic self-rescue skills are an application of the behavioral sciences. ISR lessons are individualized and adjusted to match your child’s cognitive and physical abilities.
LESSONS FOR THE INFANT (6 to 12 MONTHS and crawling)
The goals for this age group involve the child learning to roll over onto his back to attain and maintain a backfloat, rest and breathe when faced with an aquatic situation. The duration of private, individualized lessons to achieve this skill set is approximately 4-5 weeks (20-25 lessons).
LESSONS FOR THE TODDLER AND YOUNG CHILD (13 MONTHS and walking to 6 YEARS)
Children who are walking and over the age of one year are taught to swim with their faces in the water, roll over to a backfloat, rest, and breathe. After resting, the child flips over and continues swimming. A child can perform this swim-float-swim sequence to reach a point of safety in the water, i.e. the wall or steps/ladder area of the pool. The confidence and self–esteem of these young swimmers is truly amazing! The duration of private, individualized lessons to achieve this skill set will take an average of six weeks (30 lessons). Because the majority of children who drown are fully clothed, in the final week of lessons, ISR students practice their skills while fully clothed.
Every lesson is private, one-to-one instruction. We do not have group lessons because we know your child must have our undivided attention in the water. Lessons are performance-based and are scheduled every weekday for a maximum of 10 minutes because our research shows this is the most effective environment for your child’s learning. Because young children placed in new situations usually cry for the first few lessons, the ISR program is designed to take small “baby steps” in teaching your child the necessary skills. The smiles of confidence shine through as their skill level develops.
We focus on tiny, successful attempts and improvement in skill, and use positive reinforcement to recognize each accomplishment, no matter how small. Each child learns at their own pace and has their own personal style. The parent, or caregiver, watches every lesson poolside to encourage the child (much the way we encourage a child who is learning to walk). Watching the lessons also reinforces that an adult must always be present and watching them when they are in the water.
WHAT FURTHER LESSONS WILL MY CHILD NEED?
After the swim-float-swim sequence has been learned and stabilized, your child should return to the ISR program every 6 months for a short refresher period, usually 2-3 weeks. Once a week maintenance lessons are also an option and highly recommended to keep aquatic skill levels current with a child’s physical as well as cognitive growth. Swimming is a skill built upon physical stamina, effectively maintained by practice.
WHAT IS THE COST OF LESSONS?
ISR lessons are $120 per week per student, payable weekly to your instructor. The National Registration fee is $105 per child and paid directly to Infant Swimming Resource, LLC during the on-line registration process. Prices at Lori's H2O Skills are $123.75 per week per student.
Once your child is registered with ISR, you will receive the PARENT RESOURCE GUIDE. The topics covered in this guide are an important part of assisting your child to become an aquatic problem solver! Also included with the registration package for your child is a swim diaper (age appropriate) and ISR t-shirt. You will be provided with a coupon code to order your child’s size directly from the ISR Seal Store located on the National Website.
You and your friends may access additional information on the internet at www.ISRCincinnati.com or http://www.infantswim.com. These websites are also a wonderful resource for your pediatrician.
I invite you and your children to come meet me and observe lessons in progress. For lesson times or questions, please contact your potential instructor. Once again, thank you for your interest.
Sincerely,
ISR Cincinnati Instructors
Thank you for requesting more information about Infant Swimming Resource (ISR). You are about to discover why ISR is the most educational and effective self-rescue swimming instruction available.
Founded by Dr. Harvey Barnett, a behavioral psychologist, ISR is the product of over 54 years of development in the area of aquatic safety for infants and young children. Based on child psychology and development studies, the techniques required to teach aquatic self-rescue skills are an application of the behavioral sciences. ISR lessons are individualized and adjusted to match your child’s cognitive and physical abilities.
LESSONS FOR THE INFANT (6 to 12 MONTHS and crawling)
The goals for this age group involve the child learning to roll over onto his back to attain and maintain a backfloat, rest and breathe when faced with an aquatic situation. The duration of private, individualized lessons to achieve this skill set is approximately 4-5 weeks (20-25 lessons).
LESSONS FOR THE TODDLER AND YOUNG CHILD (13 MONTHS and walking to 6 YEARS)
Children who are walking and over the age of one year are taught to swim with their faces in the water, roll over to a backfloat, rest, and breathe. After resting, the child flips over and continues swimming. A child can perform this swim-float-swim sequence to reach a point of safety in the water, i.e. the wall or steps/ladder area of the pool. The confidence and self–esteem of these young swimmers is truly amazing! The duration of private, individualized lessons to achieve this skill set will take an average of six weeks (30 lessons). Because the majority of children who drown are fully clothed, in the final week of lessons, ISR students practice their skills while fully clothed.
Every lesson is private, one-to-one instruction. We do not have group lessons because we know your child must have our undivided attention in the water. Lessons are performance-based and are scheduled every weekday for a maximum of 10 minutes because our research shows this is the most effective environment for your child’s learning. Because young children placed in new situations usually cry for the first few lessons, the ISR program is designed to take small “baby steps” in teaching your child the necessary skills. The smiles of confidence shine through as their skill level develops.
We focus on tiny, successful attempts and improvement in skill, and use positive reinforcement to recognize each accomplishment, no matter how small. Each child learns at their own pace and has their own personal style. The parent, or caregiver, watches every lesson poolside to encourage the child (much the way we encourage a child who is learning to walk). Watching the lessons also reinforces that an adult must always be present and watching them when they are in the water.
WHAT FURTHER LESSONS WILL MY CHILD NEED?
After the swim-float-swim sequence has been learned and stabilized, your child should return to the ISR program every 6 months for a short refresher period, usually 2-3 weeks. Once a week maintenance lessons are also an option and highly recommended to keep aquatic skill levels current with a child’s physical as well as cognitive growth. Swimming is a skill built upon physical stamina, effectively maintained by practice.
WHAT IS THE COST OF LESSONS?
ISR lessons are $120 per week per student, payable weekly to your instructor. The National Registration fee is $105 per child and paid directly to Infant Swimming Resource, LLC during the on-line registration process. Prices at Lori's H2O Skills are $123.75 per week per student.
Once your child is registered with ISR, you will receive the PARENT RESOURCE GUIDE. The topics covered in this guide are an important part of assisting your child to become an aquatic problem solver! Also included with the registration package for your child is a swim diaper (age appropriate) and ISR t-shirt. You will be provided with a coupon code to order your child’s size directly from the ISR Seal Store located on the National Website.
You and your friends may access additional information on the internet at www.ISRCincinnati.com or http://www.infantswim.com. These websites are also a wonderful resource for your pediatrician.
I invite you and your children to come meet me and observe lessons in progress. For lesson times or questions, please contact your potential instructor. Once again, thank you for your interest.
Sincerely,
ISR Cincinnati Instructors
