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CERTIFIED ISR SELF-RESCUE

Building Confidence Through Competence

Providing your child with the skills to survive in the water.

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WHAT IS ISR?

A global leader in survival swimming for 60 years. Your child learns to save themselves in weeks, not years. 

 

Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) is the safest and most effective provider of survival swimming lessons worldwide, teaching ISR self-rescue skills to children aged 6 months to 6 years.

 

Our mission is to ensure that not one more child drowns. See how our specialized approach creates a lifetime of safety.

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Because ‘eyes on’ is our first line of defense, but their skills are the last. Equip your child with the ability to save their own life.

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Testimonials

We had a wonderful experience with Amanda & Gentle Waves ISR! She was very patient while also pushing my son to be brave. She met him each session with kindness and she was wonderful to work with! My son went from screaming in the water to being cool, calm, and collected! He perfected his float and now loves to show it off!

– Ellie C. 

We had two children complete ISR in summer of 2026. Their confidence is remarkable. They are confident in their float and problem solving skills to find their air if they go under. They love to swim and I love that they have the skills to self rescue to buy time until an adult can get to them if they were to slip in unplanned. They also have more confidence in water safety and understanding the rules around a pool. The gift of water safety is one of the best and most lifesaving gifts you can give your child! My children asked to go to “swim school” daily and still ask to go back! We are so thankful to have Amanda teach our children.

– Hannah B. 

Gentle Waves ISR program has been very beneficial for our family! It’s given our toddler the skills and confidence he needs to succeed in the water and has given me peace of mind for his safety. Amanda is patient, kind, and a wonderful instructor. Thank you!!

– Natasha J. 

Amanda was amazing throughout the whole ISR experience. She is very knowledgeable and kind. I completely trusted her with my little one. Seeing the confidence and life-saving skills he gained under her instruction has given our family immense peace of mind. I can’t recommend her enough!

– Emily M. 

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