Frequently Asked Questions

ISR is the product of more than 55 years of research and ongoing development in aquatic survival instruction for infants and children. ISR's goal is for your child to become an "aquatic problem solver" with the ability to self-rescue in any depth of water. ISR skills will greatly increase your child's chance of surviving an aquatic accident, even when fully clothed.

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. Third, though the pool temperature is maintained at 78-88 degrees, the temperature is still lower than your child's body temperature causing them to lose body heat. Instructors check students regularly for temperature fatigue since this is an indicator of physical fatigue.

As your child goes through lessons, you will learn what activities may interfere with their Self-Rescue skills. Children who are confident in their skills, begin to explore and test their limits. They may pick up bad habits by watching other children or by interference like floating in a bathtub or playing on the steps of a pool. Contact your instructor to ask about any swimming behaviors that are concerning.

Every child is unique. However, many parents report that once their young children have mastered learning to swim, the resulting confidence in their abilities engenders a positive self-concept that is often demonstrated in other aspects of their personalities. There are also obvious health and other psychological gains.

Minnesota: $130 per week per student + $105 registration fee.

Estimated total investment: $885

Colorado: $130 per week per student + $105 registration fee.

Estimated total investment: $885

Wyoming: $100 per week per student + $105 registration fee.

Estimated total investment: $705

A deposit, equal to the cost of one week’s lessons, is required at the time of sign up.

Payments for subsequent weeks will be due on a weekly basis.

Need help paying for lessons? Once you have set up an account in our scheduler software for your child, you will have access to a gift link in your child’s portal that you can share with grandparents/friends/family that can be used to add funds to your child’s account.

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn life-saving aquatic skills. To make ISR Self-Rescue® Swim Lessons accessible to more families, we offer scholarship opportunities for those in need. Scholarships are available on a limited basis and are awarded based on financial need and availability. If you are interested in applying for assistance, please contact us for more information on eligibility and the application process. Your child’s safety is our priority, and we are committed to helping as many families as possible access these vital lessons.

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