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Survival swim Lessons & Pricing FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS isr FULL Session (4 or 5 Day Plan) These are high quality initial ISR survival swim lessons for new students and returning students who were floaters during their initial ISR session. Session is a 6-8 week course (most finish in 6) Lessons are 4- 5 days per week (Monday through Friday) Lessons are 10 minutes each , one on one. You can expect most students complete this course water safe rolling back to float (pre-walkers) OR swim float swimming independently across the pool in 30 lessons on avg. We will practice clothed our last week together as most drownings happen during non swim times. They will learn to self rescue and problem solve through various water scenarios. This is strong foundational swim & water safety course. Cash Price $300/week SIGN UP isr refresher Session (returning student) These lessons are for children who have already completed the ISR full session and need to refresh or improve their skills. Refresher session length 1- 3 weeks 4 (Flex Plan) or 5 days per week 10 minute lessons each day Refreshers recommended every 6 months- 1 year year depending on the age of the swimmer. This is especially true with our youngest swimmers and after growth spurts when their bodies have changed significantly. Cash Price : $300/week. SIGN UP isr maintenance LESSONS (returning student) These lessons are for children who have already completed ISR lessons. Maintenance lessons help students to maintain their skills and confidence. Maintenance lessons should be scheduled at regular intervals recommended by the instructor, ranging on average from once a week to once a month. Cash Price $50/lesson. SIGN UP STROKE & EndurancE Lessons (For Water Safe Students) Stroke lessons are for all ages (kids-adults) that demonstrate developmental ability to coordinate movement of arms and legs at the same time. Strokes may include freestyle, back stroke, and breast stroke. Schedule may vary from consecutive to weekly lessons. Cash Price $50/10 minute lesson or $65/20 minutes lesson. SIGN UP Please Note: A non-refundable deposit of 2 weeks of lessons is required to secure your time slot. Remaining lesson fees will be paid weekly when lessons take place. If there is a change in scheduling or something comes up, not to worry, your deposit can be moved to a later session. Scholarship & Payment Plan options PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS: Payments can be spread out over 6 months- a year depending on your family circumstances. Don't hesitate to reach out, we will find a solution together that works for your family! SCHOLARSHIP: EVERY child should have access to this life saving skills and money shouldn’t be the thing that stops your child from getting it. There are a number of non-profit organizations that also offer ISR Swim scholarships. Rising Tide Swim also offers a limited number of partial scholarships and can design a payment plan that will work for your family. Application here

Infant swim rescue lessons with Rising Tide Swim in Monterey, CA. Trusted local ISR instructor teaching babies and toddlers self-rescue water survival skills. Serving Monterey County families Making Waves & changing Lives Survival Swim Lessons for all ages 6 months and older on the Monterey Peninsula CURRENT SWIM LESSON INFO WHAT IS ISR? ISR stands for Infant Swim Resource. ISR is the global leader in the industry it pioneered in 1966: survival swimming lessons for infants and young children. ISR Instructors provide the safest and most effective survival swimming lessons available. The ISR lessons students receive today is a product of nearly 60 years of research and experience to achieve unparalleled results each day in pools around the world. Today, ISR’s mission, “Not One More Child Drowns,” is the foundation of everything we do and is the driving force behind ISR’s employees, independent ISR Instructors, and major corporate partnerships. ISR believes the successful prevention of the leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 4 in the U.S. will require a large group of caring and capable professionals whose sole focus is to save lives. ISR believes traditional approaches to water safety are missing a key component: the child. The hundreds of documented survival stories, are proof that children can, and do, save themselves. Children are curious, capable, and have an uncanny ability to overcome obstacles like pool fences; at ISR we take that ability and teach them skills that could save themselves if they find themselves in the water alone. The research based methods take into account the whole child integrating sensorimotor learning, behavioral approaches, emotional wellbeing, and the developmental readiness of each child. "As a parent sitting from the sidelines, I was comfortable trusting Desiree with my child from the start. She takes her job very seriously and works with not only the child but the parent to ensure water comfort and safety. I would, without hesitation, recommend Desiree to anyone with children learning to swim!" Alexandrea T., parent Hi! I’m desireÉ. I’ m so Glad you ’re Here. Like many parents, I want to give my kids the best chance at a safe and happy life. For our family, ISR (Infant Swimming Resource) helped make that possible. After seeing my 2 year old nephew swim-float-swim independently across a pool, I had to enroll my own children. Only after watching the incredible process of my children becoming water safe did I discovered that drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4. 70% of drownings happen with an adult nearby. I wanted to be a part of the solution. Through ISR, my 10-month-old daughter and 2-year-old son learned life-saving skills in just 10 minutes a day, five days a week, for six weeks. It was incredible to watch their transformation: from fear to confidence, and from tears to excitement. Not only did they learn to swim to safety, but together, we also learned they can do hard things. It was pure magic—and I want that for every child and family. about me SWIM LESSONs are life lessons I am brave! I am strong! I can do hard things! I got this! The power of YET! COMMUNITY partnerships We’re so proud to be able to work alongside these incredible organizations THE SOONER, THE SAFER

After over a decade in education as a teacher, social emotional/ curriculum coordinator, and administrator, I have swapped the walls of the classroom for the walls of the swimming pool. While the learning environment may have changed, my goal remains the same, to empower confident, kind and independent problem solvers. My background is in education and psychology. I have a Bachelor's degree from UCLA in Psychology and Education and a Master's degree in Education and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from UC Santa Cruz. I am also a Breathe For Change certified 200 hour yoga instructor and social emotional educator. This made a smooth transition to the foundations and theory that make up ISR. It is deeply rooted in the whole child-including physical, emotional and behavioral learning principles. meeT The instructor Desiree Choy When I’m not in the pool, I love making memories with my family. Whether we’re hiking in Big Sur, riding horses down the coast, snowboarding in the mountains, or just enjoying a day in the garden at home, everyday with my kiddos is an adventure. I’m passionate about travel and have been lucky to explore close to 60 countries and 6 continents thus far. One of my favorite experiences was spending three months in Portugal with my family while I was getting certified as an ISR instructor. For me, being Mama to these two kiddos has been my greatest joy. I am so lucky to have found a passion in water safety where I literally finish most days thinking how much I love my job! OUR MISSION Not one more child drowns At Rising Tide Swim, we believe everyone deserves to have life saving water safe skills. Drowning is preventable. THE SOONER, THE SAFER! Lessons start as early as 6 months to adult and include students with diverse abilities. Rising Tide Swim was founded by, Desireé Choy, a devoted career educator and local parent who understands water safety not only as a critical skill, but as a gateway to greater confidence, independence, and opportunity in life. Each session is thoughtfully designed to meet swimmers where they are, while still holding them to a high standard of success. We are student-centered and every swimmer is seen, supported, and celebrated in their progress. At Rising Tide Swim, we’re more than just swim lessons, we’re a partnership working together to ensure our swimmers and their families feel safe, supported, and empowered around water. TESTIMOniaLS MISTY G. "Desiree is a gem of an educator! She takes genuine care of each student and the time she spends with them. I witnessed my 2 kids gain life saving skills that in turn gave them confidence in their every day life. Although their session is over they still continue to ask if they can go swim with Ms. Desiree. She’s changed our lives for the better and I can’t stop raving about Rising Tide Swim and Ms. Desiree. Go check her out already, it’s the best gift you can give to yourself and your child!" VAISHU M. "I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional swimming teacher Ms Desiree. Her dedication, expertise, and passion for teaching have made a significant impact on both my skills and enjoyment in the water. From the very first lesson, she created a supportive and encouraging environment that helped me build confidence and improve my techniques.It really helps for me as a mom and for my both kids as well to become a master in swimming." shaden B. "WOW!! just WOW!! I truly wish I had the perfect words to describe how amazing our time with Desiree has been! My 18month old can swim bc of Desiree’s program! As a single mom, I can finally feel more at ease when we are around bodies of water bc I know my kiddo has gained the proper water safety skills! THANK YOU DESIREE!"