Rollback-To-Float
6-15 months old
Infants learn to hold their breath underwater, roll onto their back to float, and rest & breathe while maintaining an independent float until help arrives. The essence of Self-Rescue!
Savannah's Safest Survival Swim Lessons
Equip your child with the skills to survive & thrive in the water!
Infant Swimming Resource’s Self-Rescue™ technique teaches children how to swim & survive if they were to reach the water alone.
The ISR Difference
What Your Child Will Learn
We don't just teach swimming; we teach survival, too! Founded in 1966, Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) gives your child the skills to save themselves from drowning, which is the leading cause of death in children 1-4yrs old.
Swim-Rollback-Float
1-2.5 years old
Toddlers learn to hold their breath underwater, swim with their head down & eyes open, independently roll onto their back to float, and rest & breathe while maintaining a float until help arrives or they are able to swim to safety.
Swim-Float-Swim
3-6 years old
Young children learn the full ISR Self-Rescue sequence of swimming until they need air, rotating onto the back to float, then rolling back over to continue swimming. When developmentally appropriate, children repeat this sequence until they reach safety.
“ISR’s core conviction is that the child is the most important part of a drowning prevention strategy.”
Lesson Structure
The Proven ISR Method
Our program meets children where they are at, with age-appropriate techniques that grow with them. Lessons are fully customized and individually tailored to honor each child and optimize learning.
1:1 student to Instructor ratio
Prioritizing safety & tailored instruction for each child
10 minute lesson duration
Respecting children's development & strengthening neural pathways
4-5 lessons per week
Heightened retention & increased safety with short, frequent exposure
Comprehensive medical review
Progressing at the child's pace with attention to individual needs
6-7 week initial commitment
Fully skilled & confident in weeks, not years!
3 week commitment for returning students
Advancing skills with continued confidence as the child grows
In-water skills practiced & tested in clothing
Majority of drownings happen at non-swim times
Before you apply
No instant booking pressure.
Tell us about your child and your goals. We will follow up with what openings may fit, what questions still need answers, and what would happen before lessons begin.
Why families apply first
ISR lessons are short, consistent, and capacity-limited. The first form helps us understand your child before we talk about schedules or payment.
What availability means
Season and location notes show where openings may be possible. They are not a live calendar, and exact times are discussed directly with families.
What happens after review
If there is a good fit, we follow up with possible lesson times, required forms, payment timing, and what to expect before day one.
Clear communication
Know what to expect before lessons start.
We keep families updated about openings, forms, payment timing, what to bring, and how the first week usually feels.
You know who is guiding your child.
Your child is treated as an individual.
You get clear next steps.
You know what to bring and expect.
Family testimonials
What families say after lessons.
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After you apply
From first question to first lesson, the steps stay clear.
If lessons are a fit, we will explain timing, location, forms, payment, safety expectations, and what your family should prepare before day one.
Enrollment
We start with your child's readiness, safety context, season preference, and parent questions.
Scheduling
We talk through season timing, instructor availability, pool location, waitlists, and makeup expectations.
Payments
We explain deposits, weekly payments, full-session options, balances, and adjustments before they surprise you.
Safety
Waivers, wellness checks, emergency contacts, progress notes, and refresher timing stay part of the conversation.
Parent communication
Messages, reminders, preparation notes, and follow-ups help families know what is happening next.
Water safety expectations
ISR is one layer, not a guarantee.
ISR lessons can help children practice important responses in the water. They work best alongside the habits that protect kids every day: close supervision, locked barriers, alarms, CPR readiness, and a clear emergency plan.
A safer plan uses multiple layers at once. Lessons can support skill-building, while adults keep responsibility for supervision, barriers, emergency preparation, and safe routines around every pool or open-water setting.
Constant, undistracted supervision
Pool barriers, locks, and door alarms
Designated water watcher plan
CPR readiness and emergency plan
Proper life jackets around open water
ISR lessons and seasonal refreshers
Instructor team
Calm, steady instructors for safety-focused families.
Kate Finney
Lead ISR Instructor
Hi there! I'm thrilled to hear you are interested in Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) Self-Rescue swimming lessons for your little one(s). I'm humbled and honored to have been serving families in Savannah and the surrounding areas since 2021. Aquatic safety and competence are such a passion of mine and I love teaching little ones how to survive and thrive in the water!
- Certification
- Certified ISR Instructor
- Experience
- 5 years supporting infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Safety philosophy
- Clear routines, parent communication, and safety layers at home.
Shelby Canclini
ISR Instructor
Hi! I'm Shelby Canclini, a Savannah-based ISR Infant Swimming Resource instructor with a passion for water safety and child confidence. Originally from Salem, Oregon, I relocated to Georgia in 2021 and have made the coastal community of Savannah my home. With a background in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant, experience as a nanny, and as a mother of three, I bring a nurturing and safety-focused approach to every lesson. My journey into infant swim instruction began close to home: watching my own daughters gain swimming skills and grow in confidence through ISR training showed me firsthand the life-changing impact of early water safety education. Living in Savannah, where water is woven into everyday life from the ocean and beaches to rivers and pools, I understand that teaching children to be safe in and around water isn't just a skill, it's a necessity. My mission is to give every family the peace of mind that comes with knowing their child is prepared, confident, and safe in the water.
- Certification
- Certified ISR Instructor
- Experience
- Healthcare background as a Certified Nursing Assistant, nanny experience, and mother of three
- Safety philosophy
- Early water safety education gives children confidence and gives families peace of mind.
Danielle Hess
ISR Instructor
Hello! My name is Danielle Hess and I am a wife and mom of soon to be five littles: one boy and four girls. My husband and I met when we were in college at the United States Military Academy at West Point. When my family settled in Savannah, Georgia in 2018, I went to nursing school at Georgia Southern and became a registered nurse. I've always had an affinity toward the water as I lived by the ocean growing up, became a beach lifeguard at 16 years old, and was a competitive swimmer in middle school and high school. When I was just 6 years old I saved my brother from drowning in our family pool when he was 2 years old. While my dad was filling my bike tires on the other side of the backyard, my brother bypassed the security of the gate to the pool, toddled into the pool area, and jumped into the deep end with no flotation device. I can't fully explain why I went looking for him or what made me check the pool area, but I am thankful I did and was able to jump in and bring him to the shallow end while calling for my dad's help. Since then, I've learned the value of water safety for all, especially for our most vulnerable population: children. Since becoming a mother myself and having been an ISR mom watching my children go through the course, I have become even more of an avid proponent of educating all on water safety and I am so excited to be a part of the ISR Savannah community!
- Certification
- Certified ISR Instructor
- Experience
- Registered nurse, former beach lifeguard, competitive swimmer, and ISR mom
- Safety philosophy
- Water safety matters for everyone, especially children, and grows stronger through education and practiced skills.
Pricing
Clear costs before you commit to a lesson window.
Application review
No charge
Start with a short application so we can understand your child, answer questions, and talk about availability before a deposit is requested.
Registration deposit
$XXX
Due only after acceptance to hold an agreed lesson window.
Core lesson week
$XXX
Weekly autopay during active lessons, with sibling discounts available.
Full session
Available by invoice
Families may pay an accepted lesson block in full after a schedule is confirmed.
Refresher block
Custom
Helpful after growth, long breaks, or before a season with more time around water.
Locations and seasons
Find the right season and pool for your child.
Openings change by season, instructor, and pool. We show season-level guidance here so families know the right next step without trying to self-book exact lesson slots.
Start an applicationIslands Partner Pool
Wilmington Island
Spring interest open
Midtown Host Pool
Ardsley Park
Consultations available
Westside Family Pool
Pooler
Summer waitlist open
Southside Partner Pool
Richmond Hill corridor
Refreshers available
Spring Session
Spring openings
Apply for spring
Summer Session 1
Early summer
Apply for summer 1
Summer Session 2
Mid to late summer
Apply for summer 2
Fall Session 1
Early fall
Apply for fall 1
Fall Session 2
Late fall
Apply for fall 2
Parent questions
Find answers before you apply.
Browse common questions about first lessons, survival skills, refreshers, scheduling, and water-safety expectations.
Ready to ask about lessons?
Tell us about your child.
Share your goals, concerns, and preferred season. We will follow up with the next step that makes sense for your family.