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Swim & Smile TX Infant Aquatics LLC

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Infant Aquatics &

Specialized Aquatic Training

DISCOVER the DIFFERENCE

"Swim-Float-Swim"

Decatur TX





To See the Openings Calender and to Register for Lessons CLICK HERE

940-627-6110

Swim & Smile TX Infant Aquatics LLC

Swim & Smile TX Infant Aquatics LLCSwim & Smile TX Infant Aquatics LLCSwim & Smile TX Infant Aquatics LLC

Infant Aquatics &

Specialized Aquatic Training

DISCOVER the DIFFERENCE

"Swim-Float-Swim"

Decatur TX





To See the Openings Calender and to Register for Lessons CLICK HERE

940-627-6110

SPLASH "NEWS"

Survival Courses

Survival Courses

Survival Courses

Scholarships

Survival Courses

Survival Courses

Judah Brown Project 

Scholarships for Infant/Survival 

Scholarships

Survival Courses

We have gift Certificates available in several demonination'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 demonination's - click on picture below

We have gift Certificates available in several demonination's - click on picture below

We have gift Certificates available in several demonination's - click on picture below



We have gift Certificates available in several demonination'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 demonination'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 - $470 plus $60 registration fee (non-refundable)  Total $530 (16mo-36mo plus) M-T-W-TH
  • Infant Aquatic Refreshers (must have completed IAS) 8-15 min lessons - $275

                   M-T-W-TH  for 3 weeks or M & W for 6 weeks 

  • Floats & Strokes- 2WK PK -    $250(ages 3+ -5) M-T-W-TH  for 2 weeks or T & TH  for 4 weeks


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. 

Infant Survival- Floaters 4wk Package- (6mo-15mo) $60.00 Reg fee

325.00 + 60.00

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

Floats or Strokes -2wk package (ages 3+ - 5)

250.00

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   

Swim-Float- Swim Survival 1 - 6wk package (16 mo-36mo plus) $55.00 Reg Fee

470.00+ 60.00

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 -3 wk package

275.00

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  for 3 weeks or M & W for 6 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


  • Certified Infant Aquatic Specialist
  • CPR, AED, First Aid, American Red Cross 
  • CPR/AED, American Heart Association
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder training , Swimming With Autism, San Diego, CA
  • National Aquatic Manager, Level 1,

 Kim Emery

 CERTIFIED INFANT AQUATIC SURVIVAL SPECIALIST 

AND INFANT AQUATICS CERTIFYING INSTRUCTOR

 

Licenses & Certifications


  • Certified Infant Aquatic Specialist
  • CPR, AED, First Aid, American Red Cross 
  • CPR/AED, American Heart Association
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder training , 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)
  • Lifeguard,  ARC  Certification (30+ years)
  • Adapted Aquatics Swim Instructor Certification, Angelfish Swimming. (5 years)
  •  Aquatic Fitness Professional, Aquatic Exercise Association(20 years)
  • Mom's in Motion Certification (18 years)


Saving Lives..One Child at a Time

Saving Lives..One Child at a Time

Saving Lives..One Child at a Time

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 . 
  • Our pool will be warm, quiet and welcoming.


Please contact me via email at kim@swimandsmiletx.com for more information!

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    1127 County Road 3141, Decatur, TX 76234, US

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    Monday - Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm

    Friday: 9:00am-11:30am Office hours

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    COVID-19 and water

    COVID-19 and water


    Two family members will be allowed in pool area with their student. 


    Have your child dressed in their swim gear ready to go. Please don't wait until class start time to take them to the bathroom or change them, please do this BEFORE!  You are encouraged to arrive dressed in swim clothes ready to get into the water at your lesson time


      Please change QUICKLY.   The restroom inside the house just off the garage is not to be used as a changing room. CHANGING ON THE POOL DECK IS NOT ALLOWED! A diaper changing table is provided for the babies.  Please do not wring out diapers, suits or clothing items into the pool water or on deck.


    We encourage students should bring a cover up to shower and dress at home

    If your child has a plugged-up nose, thick nose mucus and phlegm or fever do not bring them to lessons


    Wash your hands - use hand sanitizer


    All children must be escorted to the bathroom with a caregiver, make sure they wash their hands!


    All swimmers age 3 and under regardless of being potty trained  must have on THREE LAYERS 1. a little swimmer (disposable "swim" diaper") 2. a REUSABLE cloth Swim diaper AND 3. a Swimming Suit. The reusable cloth swim diaper may not be used as the swimming suit. :)


    COVID-19 and water

    COVID-19 and water

    COVID-19 and water

     

    The CDC  confirms there  is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the use of  pools, hot tubs or spas, or water playgrounds. Proper operation,  maintenance, and disinfection (e.g., with chlorine and bromine) of  pools, hot tubs or spas, and water playgrounds should inactivate the  virus that causes COVID-19.

    While there is ongoing community spread of COVID-19, there should be appropriate care taken both in and outside the pool,  to protect yourself and others. Owners and operators of community pools, hot tubs, or spas should follow the interim guidance for businesses and employers to plan and respond to COVID-19.

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