Welcome, and thank you for choosing Pediatric Survival Swim.
🛑 ALL new registrations are PAUSED until we can clear our waitlist. Please check with us before you register your child!
Please complete the following New Student Registration form, Please be aware that there is a $95 new student registration fee.
THIS REGISTRATION IS NOT FOR THE SWIM VOUCHER PROGRAM. Please contact us if you are using a swim voucher.
👀Each child must have their own registration form per insurance requirements!! 👀
Please be as accurate and specific as possible so we can assess how to best serve your student. Some answers provided may lead to a swim release, which will need to be provided by the child's Ped. or specialist before lessons are to begin. We will contact you if this is the case.
ALL EVENING CLASSES are waitlisted at this time 4-6pm spots due to high demand.
You are REQUIRED to book 4 classes each week to ensure your child finishes the program at a reasonable timeline. All lessons are Monday-Thursday.
What to Expect: Our Approach to Survival Lessons
The First Week: Bonding and "Work" Our priority is building a foundation of trust. The first few days of lessons include snuggling, play, and intentional bonding to help your child feel secure with their instructor. However, because these are life-saving skills, we do get to work immediately; this includes submersion on the very first day to begin building vital breath control. Because this is a new "workday" for your child, it is very common—and developmentally normal—for them to cry during the first week. Please understand that this crying is a form of communication and protest against a new task, not a sign of distress or a lack of safety.
Your Role: The "Quiet Anchor" To help your child move past the crying phase and gain independence, we need you to be their "Quiet Anchor." While it is tempting to cheer loudly or call out to your child, this actually distracts them and encourages them to "reach" for a rescue rather than focusing on their skills. We ask that you remain a calm, silent observer. Your quiet, neutral presence signals to your child that you are not worried and that they are safe to bond with their instructor. By staying committed and calm during this initial "hurdle," you allow your child to transform from unskilled to water-safe.