Survival Swim Lessons for Babies and Children 6 months-6 years old

Prince William ISR

Abby Markham, ISR Instructor

I teach private, one-on-one survival swimming lessons for children ages 6 months to 6 years in Montclair (summer) and Dumfries, VA (school year). Lessons are designed to give children life-saving water skills while building confidence and independence in a safe, nurturing environment. Each lesson is personalized to your child’s age, abilities, and comfort level, and consistency is key to success. Watching children gain the ability to safely navigate the water—and seeing the pride and confidence on their faces—is what makes my work so rewarding.

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HOW IS ISR DIFFERENT?

Each ISR lesson is custom-tailored to your child, teaching them the self rescue swimming skills that are developmentally appropriate through one-on-one lessons.

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IT'S
PREVENTABLE!

Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of death in children under age 5? But it doesn't have to be! ISR teaches each student independent skills in the water so they can swim, float, and self-rescue - building the foundation for a lifetime of safe enjoyment of the water!

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THE ISR DIFFERENCE

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450,000+ Kids

Safely taught since 1966

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Proven Technique

Rooted in behavioral science

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20 Million + Lessons

Taught by caring professionals

PARENT TESTIMONIALS

As a parent, there's nothing more important than knowing your children are safe. That's why I'm incredibly grateful for Abby, our ISR instructor, who transformed both my 3-year-old and 7-year-old daughters from water-hesitant children into confident swimmers. Abby's extraordinary patience and gentle approach helped my girls overcome their initial fears and tears. She handled every breakdown with understanding and encouragement, never pushing too hard but always knowing exactly how to move forward. What began as two little girls with minimal water experience blossomed into something amazing - they now can't get enough time in the pool! The most valuable gift Abby has given us is peace of mind. As a parent, I sleep better at night knowing my daughters have the skills, knowledge, and instincts to handle themselves safely in and around water. Her instruction went beyond just swimming - she taught them essential water safety skills that could one day save their lives. I wholeheartedly recommend Abby as an ISR instructor to any parent who takes water safety seriously. Her dedication to her students, professional expertise, and nurturing teaching style make her an exceptional instructor. Thanks to Abby, our family now has two water-confident little girls who are both safer and happier in the water.

Maegan L.

Ismael has always loved the water and never feared jumping in, but he had no awareness of the dangers. Enrolling him in ISR was the best decision we could have made. After 11 weeks, he graduated! Now, not only does he love swimming, but we also have peace of mind knowing he can float, breathe, and keep himself safe. Autism doesn’t limit his abilities—it just makes his victories even more meaningful. One day, after just 4 weeks of lessons, he accidentally walked straight into the pool. To my amazement, he turned, swam to the wall, and reached it before I could even grab him—he rescued himself! ISR has been such a gift for our family, giving Ismael both joy and independence in the water. Thank you Mrs. Abby!!

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