We have gift Certificates available in several denomination's - click on picture below
The Colt Catalina Foundation awards need based scholarships exclusively to Infant Aquatics Network students.
We have gift Certificates available in several denomination's - click on picture below
We have gift Certificates available in several denomination's - click on picture below
We have gift Certificates available in several denomination's - click on picture below
We have gift Certificates available in several denomination's - click on picture below
Swim Diapers We Require
Survival Skills Training is an intense training series. Swimming is a life long skill with possible drowning consequences if not learned. Many children less than age 5 do not appreciate, realize or understand their potential. We want parents to know that we will push, encourage and love your child.
Swim Diapers We Require
We have gift Certificates available in several denomination's - click on picture below
Swim Diapers We Require
New Swim Neoprene diapers REQUIRED for 3 and under (or children 3+ that are not potty trained ) $20.00 each at our location
Why Swim and Smile TX Infant Aquatics
Why Infant Aquatics
Children are naturally drawn to pools, hot tubs, lakes, ponds, streams, reservoirs and beaches. Despite a parent’s best efforts at supervision, it only takes one head turn before an accident has occurred.
It’s not just about being comfortable in the water, it’s being able to swim and survive. Empower your child with the skills needed to safely enjoy the water! Discover the Infant Aquatics Difference today!
What Can Infants Learn?
Infants six to twelve months can learn the skills to:
Hold their breath in the water.
Roll from a face-down position to a face up back float.
Float, relax and breathe until rescued by an adult.
Perform these skills fully clothed.
Particularly active infants may also learn to propel a short distance through the water between two parents. Learning these skills takes approximately 4-6 weeks
Children who are walking (15mo -36 mo plus) can learn the skills to:
Hold their breath in the water.
Swim with their face in the water to the steps, side, or parent.
Roll over onto their back when they need to breathe.
Flip back onto their tummy to continue to swim until reaching their destination, or roll to their back should they need to breathe again.
Perform these skills fully clothed.
*** Lessons are not time based but have a performance-based exit . Just as each child is unique, no two lessons are exactly alike. A weekly maintenance schedule is recommended to retain and strengthen swimming skills as your child grows.
Our Teaching Methods
How Are Lessons Structured?
Lessons with Infant Aquatics are one-on-one, approximately 10 minutes in length, M T W TH for 4-6 weeks. Each lesson builds upon the previous day’s lesson, so there is measurable progress each week.
How Can You Teach a Baby Who Cannot Talk?
Swimming and floating are motor skills that can be taught to babies through repetitive exercises, along with gentle verbal encouragement. We show the babies what we want them to do, and over a short period of time, they learn the skills necessary to survive. Be assured, we do not throw children into the water! We use a variety of methods, combining the best ideas from swim schools and infant/toddler programs throughout the world.
What is the Parent’s Role?
We encourage parents of infant and toddlers to be supportive, cheer when the instructor gives parents the cheer cue. On occasion we may have a parent in the water also. Our goal for children of all ages is to establish a relationship of trust between your child and the instructor. Once this occurs, your child will learn to trust him/herself in the water and real progress begins.
What are the costs?
Swim and Smile TX Infant/Child Survival and Swim Classes (There is a ONE TIME non-refundable Registration fee of $60.00 for all new families).
Infant Aquatic Private Lessons
Infant Aquatic Survival Floaters 4 WK PK - $60 registration fee (non-refundable) and $325. Total $385 (6mo-15mo) M-T-W-TH
Swim Float Swim Survival 1- 6 WK PK - $485 plus $60 registration fee (non-refundable) Total $545 (16mo-36mo plus) M-T-W-TH
Swim and Smile Level 3 & 4 - 8 lessons prepare for strokes 20 min class $290 (must be approved for this class)
The IAS Group classes - Not currently being held
Little Dippers (3-6mo) (parent -child) (20 min lessons once a week)not currently being held
Little Giggles (parent-child) (7-24mo)(30 min lessons once a week)
Little Splashers ONES Group (child) (15-24) (20 min classes once a week)
Little Splashers TWOS Group (child) (24-36mo) (20 min classes once a week)
Strokes and Floats Group (3.5-5)(30 min classes once a week)not currently being held
PLEASE NOTE:Completion of private lessons or a private assessment is required to participate in all group classes. STUDENTS MAY JOIN A GROUP AT ANY TIME during the session and the cost will be prorated, according to the number of weeks remaining in the session.
Class Descriptions
Infant Aquatic Survival - Private One on One Lessons
This is an intense training series . Swimming is a life long skill with possible drowning consequences if not learned. Lessons do not have a time based completion but have a performance-based completion. Just as each child is not alike , no two lessons are exactly alike. A weekly maintenance schedule is recommended to retain and strengthen swimming skills as your child grows.
Students who are rolling (generally 6-8 months) through about 12 months will learn survival floating. S/He will be taught the skills to rotate from a face-down position in the water to a back float. The baby will be taught to rest, breathe on his/her back until help arrives. After accomplishing these skills in a swim suit, children will then practice their skills in summer and winter clothing. Lessons are one-on-one, (Mon-Thurs) 10 min long for 4 consecutive weeks
Swim and Smile Level 3 & 4 -2wk pkg (ages 3+ -5)
290.00
Older children learn a swim-float-swim. However, since they have more stamina students may be taught to swim face down using arms and legs (similar to a freestyle stroke); roll onto his/her back to float, rest and breathe when s/he needs air; and then flip over onto his/her stomach to continue swimming until s/he reaches the wall or stairs. Lessons are one-on-one, M-T-W-TH for 2 weeks or T & TH for 4 weeks (Must be pre-approved for this class)
A child who is walking (anytime after 12 mo to 3 yrs} will learn the swim-float-swim sequence. Children learn the skills to swim float swim. These skills are done in a bathing suit ,summer and winter clothing. This additional work is critical to survival swimming as most children who find themselves in the water alone are fully clothed.
IAS Infant Aquatic Refreshers -2 or 3 wk package
160.00 240.00
Refreshers will be held in March, April and early May only to get your child ready for the pool each season or sharpen up their skills from what they have already learned. This is for those who have completed Infant Survival or Swim Float Swim. M-T-W-TH for2 or 3 weeks or M & W for 4 or6 weeks
Refreshers will be held in March, April and early May only
Class Make ups
REMINDER - Due to heavy scheduling, we do NOT offer makeups, reschedules or refunds due to your child missing class for ANY reason. Please make attending lessons a priority! While we do not want kids to come to lessons sick, your child will be placed in a make up time and day if and when there is one available. Our pricing reflects the fact that a typical swimmer may only make 80% of their classes due to illness, recitals and/or vacations.
Baby Oh Baby!! Graduate Group Classes - Not Currently Being Held
IAS Little Dippers (3mo-6mo) Group-Parent-Child - not currently being held
Little Dippers (3 – 6 months) Once a week . This weekly splash, play and learn program is a 20 minute group class for younger infants and a caregiver. It is instructor directed, parent taught and is the perfect way to acclimate infants to the water while introducing water safety skills. Infants will learn to balance in the water and be introduced to back floating in preparation for private Infant Aquatic Survival
Little Giggles Group (7-24mo) (parent-child) (not currently being held)
For Babies 7-24 months Accompanied by a parent or caregiver in the water. This class allows you hands-on practice working with your baby in the water. Babies and toddlers experience the fun of water exploration within a relaxed group setting. Once a week, your baby/toddler will learn to enjoy the water by combining swimming and floating skills with songs and other activities designed to produce happy little swimmers. There is a maximum of 6 students to 1 instructor.
Little Splashers ONES Group(child) (15-24mo)(not currently being held)
Parents observe poolside, but don’t get into the water.
Little Splashers is an aquatic adventure that will transform your child from a survival swimmer into a confident recreational swimmer.
The class incorporates an exciting array of water toys, floats and activities to enhance swimming and floating skills. Moreover, it introduces the concept of group swimming in a safe environment. There is a maximum of 3 students to 1 instructor
Little Splashers TWOS Group(child) (24-36mo)
Parents observe poolside, but don’t get into the water.
Little Splashers is an aquatic adventure that will transform your child from a survival swimmer into a confident recreational swimmer.
The class incorporates an exciting array of water toys, floats and activities to enhance swimming and floating skills. Moreover, it introduces the concept of group swimming in a safe environment. There is a maximum of 3 students to 1 instructor
Strokes and Floats Group (ages 3.5 - 5)(not currently being held)
3.5 - 5 years Strokes n' Floats
This group class is our introductory strokes class, which combines elements of Little Splashers with beginning stroke drills. The format of the class is ideal for this age group. There is a maximum of 4 students to 1 instructor.
For any NEW students Ages 5 and up Lessons
For referrals to other instructors for this age student please email me. I will gladly send you a list of reputable, experienced, and certified instructors. I am very particular on who I refer to and will not refer anyone I do not think highly of or do not respect
About Us
Swim-Float-Swim
Saving Lives..One Child at a Time
Swim-Float-Swim
Swim & Smile TX LLC offers proven survival skills training to enable your child to float or swim float swim in the event he/she may fall in to the water. Discover what a young child can learn when placed in the hands of an Infant Aquatic Specialist. Infant Aquatic Specialists teach survival swimming skills to children 6 mo to 48 months
Swim & Smile TX LLC offers proven survival skills training to enable your child to float or swim float swim in the event he/she may fall in to the water. Discover what a young child can learn when placed in the hands of an Infant Aquatic Specialist. Infant Aquatic Specialists teach survival swimming skills to children 6 mo to 48 months. We will teach your child the skills to roll over and FLOAT. Our licensed certified instructor will teach your child to safely enjoy the water in weeks not years!
This is an intense class series . Swimming is a life long skill with possible drowning consequences if not learned. Many infants - age 5 do not appreciate, realize or understand their potential. I want parents to know that I will push, encourage and love your child
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Students must complete IAS Infant or IAS Toddler to enroll for the other IAS courses .
Meet Mrs. Kim
Saving Lives..One Child at a Time
Swim-Float-Swim
Kim Emery
CERTIFIED INFANT AQUATIC SURVIVAL SPECIALIST
AND INFANT AQUATICS CERTIFYING INSTRUCTOR
Licenses, Certifications & Training
Certified Infant Aquatic Specialist
CPR, AED, First Aid, American Red Cross
CPR/AED, American Heart Association
Autistic Spectrum Disordertraining , Swimming With Autism, San Diego, CA
National Aquatic Manager
Kim Emery
CERTIFIED INFANT AQUATIC SURVIVAL SPECIALIST
AND INFANT AQUATICS CERTIFYING INSTRUCTOR
Licenses, Certifications & Training
Certified Infant Aquatic Specialist
CPR, AED, First Aid, American Red Cross
CPR/AED, American Heart Association
Autistic Spectrum Disordertraining , Swimming With Autism, San Diego, CA
National Aquatic Manager, Level 1, National Parks & Recreation Association
Certified Pool Operator, NSPF
Certified Stroke Technician, ASCA
Level 1, 2 & 3 Swim Coach American Swim Coaches Association
Level 2 Swim Coach, USA Swim
Past Certifications
Instructor Trainer, Starfish Aquatics (12 years)
Water Safety Instructor, American Red Cross (40+ years)
At Swim & Smile TX LLC in Decatur, TX, your child is guided through a hands on and one-on-one class in a program that is personalized for age appropriate and skill level. Few programs are willing to teach children under age three. We teach ages 6 mo - 6 yrs Once a child has taken Infant Aquatic Survival they can then continue to learn
At Swim & Smile TX LLC in Decatur, TX, your child is guided through a hands on and one-on-one class in a program that is personalized for age appropriate and skill level. Few programs are willing to teach children under age three. We teach ages 6 mo - 6 yrs Once a child has taken Infant Aquatic Survival they can then continue to learn in our other Swim and Smile TX Courses.
What Makes us Different?
Students learn in weeks not years
We offer specialized swimming and water safety instruction from learning the skills to roll over and float and/or the skills to swim-float-swim to freestyle, backstroke.
Students learn in a private lessons
Instructors are licensed, certified, trained and experienced
Annual background checks are required for instructors
Instructors attend monthly in-services and annual conferences providing them current up to date teaching techniques .
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