Scholarship Stories
Swim scholarships have a huge impact on families who need swimming lessons for their children.
“I can't thank you enough for this program! In addition to my 10 mo old that is in the ISR program now, I have a 7 and 9 year old that are completely water safe now, but when my 7 year old was 1, my 3 year old climbed a pool gate, figured out how to get the lock off, and let my 1 year old in. She walked in to the hot tub with her clothes and shoes on. Thankfully, there was an adult there that got her immediately, but after that we prioritized lessons that taught water safety
We did not find the "traditional" swim lessons helpful (why are we spending 3 weeks on blowing bubbles when the child isn't water safe???). I was taught to be a traditional swim instructor, and even at the time thought the curriculum was crazy not to prioritize water safety prior to any other skills.
This ISR program has been so incredible. The instructors are warm, friendly, respectful, and skilled. I will admit, the first 2 weeks were difficult for me. I questioned whether 10 months was too young. It was difficult to watch my baby cry. It really helped that it was only 10 minutes long, and the instructors addressed any and all concerns I had. We are now halfway through and I couldn't be more thankful!”
- Mary, Mom of ISR student who started lessons at 8 mos.
Swim scholarship awarded to drowning survivor.
This student was involved in a nonfatal drowning in the summer of 2022. She was pulled out of the water at a community pool and resuscitated by Kristina, our founder, who happened to be walking by at the time the lifeguards’ whistles were blown.
Relieved that she survived and that she had not sustained any long-term injuries, Kristina reached out to the family to offer her a session of survival swim lessons. They were so grateful and proceeded to sign her up for lessons the following week! Through our scholarship program, we were able to provide the entire session to her free of charge. In just six weeks, she was able to learn not only what to do if she were to fall in the pool, but also how to swim across the entire pool on her own. We are incredibly proud of her progress!!
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This is one of our scholarships reciepients. By the end of 6 weeks, he was jumping in the water, and swimming across the entire pool. He had a TON of energy and could swim really fast! He was also able to learn to listen to his body and know when he to take a break and float when he needed air.
One of the ways we can offer as many scholarships as possible is through the generosity of our sponsors. By becoming a monthly donor, you help sponsor students like him. As a sponsor, you’ll recieve updates about scholarship recepients, and how your donations are impacting children and their families.