General Questions
What is the ISR method?
Infant Swimming Resource teaches children how to survive in case of an aquatic accident, but also sets a foundation for years of fun, safe, aquatic recreation. Many ISR students come to use their skills for fun play in the water.
Babies six months old and above are taught to turn to float and stay in the floating position until help arrives. Once little ones are a year old AND walking independently they are eligible to learn the swim-float-swim sequence. These students learn to generate an underwater swim movement, turn and float to get air, and repeat this sequence until safety is reached. The stable float is always there as an option if reaching safety is not an option.
What are the age requirements?
We welcome children starting as young as 6 months up to 6 years of age. Each lesson is tailored to the child's developmental level and physical abilities during their survival journey.
What is the time commitment?
Lessons are scheduled 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, for approximately 10 minutes a day. This consistency is proven to be the most effective way for young children to retain safety skills."Floaters" have a target of four to six weeks. "Swimmers" have a target six to eight weeks. It can be more or less depending on the abilities of the students and the continuity of appearance at lessons.
Why lessons with Mr. Cam?
Certified ISR instructors undergo rigorous training and maintain yearly re-certification. Mr. Cam provides a safe, focused environment where every child receives the attention they need to succeed.
Why is it important?
Drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages one to four. Every ISR instructor hopes the skills they teach are never used out of necessity. Especially in Florida where pools and open bodies of water are aplenty, accidents happen. These skills are a PART of a strategy to keep children safe.
Where are you located?
Lessons are in a screened, heated pool on SW 15th Ave. in Jonesville, about five minutes from the Publix.
What happens if my child misses a lesson?
If a lesson is not able to be offered (pool issues, Mr. Cam can't make it, he even takes the blame for bad weather) then you are credited a lesson and pay less the following week.
If the lesson is missed because of something on the family's end (illness, vacation, flat tire, donwannago), Mr. Cam's time is still obligated to the family and there is no way for him to fill your child's spot for a day or even a week. So you still pay for those spots.
Lesson Prep & Scheduling
- Monday–Friday daily lessons
- 10-minute focused sessions
- Consistency ensures progress
- Average course is 6–8 weeks
- No food/drink 2 hours prior
- Non-disposable swim diapers required
- Arrive 5 minutes before start
- Parents observe from poolside