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Safe Swimming Lessons in Lakeland

Experience infant self-rescue training at Deep Six Dive Shop in Lakeland, FL with instructor Veronica Kerst.

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Deep Six Dive Center

1631 E. Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803
Lakeland, FL 33803

Lakeland, FL Self-Rescue Lessons

Welcome to ISR swim lessons in Lakeland, FL with Veronica Kerst at Deep Six Dive Shop. As a proud community member and certified ISR instructor for over 21 years, Veronica is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for infants and children to learn self-rescue skills in the water. With a focus on personalized attention and a commitment to the safety and well-being of each child, Veronica offers specialized lessons for children with special needs. Located at 1631 Edgewood Dr, Lakeland FL 33813, Veronica's swim lessons are easily accessible and convenient for families in the area. Trust in Veronica's expertise and caring approach as she guides your child through the journey of becoming a confident and skilled swimmer.

FAQs

Why don’t parents participate in the water during the lessons?

We do not want the baby to initially associate the water with the love, attention, and affection of the parent while in the water. Also, it takes incredible concentration and objectivity to teach the baby how to respond to an aquatic emergency and our experience shows that parents often find it too difficult to be objective to be effective teachers with their own children in the water. We gladly invite parents to join us in the pool once their child has independent skills to practice at home.

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.

What is the American Academy of Pediatrics position on swimming lessons for young children?

The AAP encourages parents to consider that starting water-survival skills training at an early age must be individualized, based on the child's frequency of exposure to water, emotional maturity, physical limitations and health concerns related to swimming pools. You can view their policies and suggestions through the AAP website here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at- play/Pages/Swim-Lessons.aspx

Will my child need additional lessons?

Based on our research, we know that refresher lessons are important because children change so much both cognitively and physically during the first 0-5 years of life. It is important that their water survival skills grow with their bodies. Frequency depends on the child's age, growth rate, skill level and confidence level. The goal of refresher lessons is to help your child adjust his/her new body size and weight to his/her existing skill level. Your instructor will work with your child to help fine-tune his or her aquatic experience to assist with building efficiency, which will result in self-confidence. This is especially important if your child has not been able to practice any appropriate aquatic skill between seasons.

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