ISR with Ms. Ilona

Lessons are conducted in the heated indoor pool. You will have access to the locker rooms for changing before and after lessons. Showers are available in the locker rooms to rinse off if needed. Food and drinks (aside from water) are not allowed on the pool deck or in the locker rooms.

Based on our research, we know that refresher lessons are important because children change so much both cognitively and physically during the first 4-5 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.

Yes. As there are certain foods and fluids that can create an upset stomach from excessive gas, bloating, and delayed digestion the following restrictions are in place for the safety of each child 1. Dairy products (milk, yogurt, ice cream, cheese) are to be consumed at least 2 hours before the lesson time. 2. All other foods should be consumed at least 1-1.5 hours before the lesson time. 3. Foods not recommended during ISR lessons: - Apples & peaches - PIneapples, papayas, passion fruit - Honey (those under the age of 1) - Celery & spinach

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. A third reason is that, though the pool temperature is maintained at 78-88 degrees, the temperature is still lower than your child's body temperature. Lessons are work and therefore will also be loosing body heat. Instructors check students regularly for temperature fatigue since this is an indicator of physical fatigue.