We have open enrollment from May - October so you can start as soon as we have openings that match your availability.

Each Survival Swim Lesson is 15 minutes long and are held Monday through Thursday. We go for 6-weeks.

Every kiddo is so different which is why we love them so much! We customize this experience for each unique personality so they have the best chance to survive! The average time for a young, beginner swimmer to learn our survival skills is between 20-30 lessons. We got you!

You can click HERE to access our enrollment page.

Survival Swim is a foundational class that teaches essential water survival skills including floating, turning, and reaching a pool edge. It's designed for children ages 6 months and above who have never learned to swim to ensure their safety in the water.

Introduction to Swimming is designed for kids ages 4 and up who have completed Survival Swim and Maintenance classes. It focuses on improving swim form, treading, and navigating the water more effectively. 

You can cancel a lesson by emailing: itsagoodday@lakesidesurvivalswim.com 

We offer a generous makeup policy that includes 1 free makeup session per month for any reason. Any additional cancellations require 24 hours notice in order to be eligible for a makeup session and expire 30 days after cancellation.

Changes can be requested by emailing: itsagoodday@lakesidesurvivalswim.com

You can end lessons by giving your 30 day written notice to itsagoodday@lakesidesurvivalswim.com

This policy is in place for our customers and instructors as it takes time to make new arrangements for the vacated slot. With this notice we are able to ensure your future payments are discontinued and give other customers, some that may have been waiting patiently, the opportunity to adjust their schedules for the open lesson slot.

Survival Swim: Each lesson is $35. For the first 6-weeks your child will enjoy 4 lessons per week until you've reached about 24 lessons. After your child passes the 2-minute float test, they will be ready for maintenance lessons once per week. Total: $840 (for 24-lessons) + $50 Registration Fee.

Maintenance: Each lesson is $35. We encourage swimmers who have tested out of Survival Swim to continue these weekly until our season is concluded in October.

Introduction to Swimming: Each lesson is $35. Your child will enjoy 2 lessons per week until four weeks has been reached. You can always continue for the whole summer as well.

When you register you will be asked to set up automatic payment by credit/debit card that is billed monthly.

Yes, we charge a $50 registration fee per family/per year.

Lakeside Survival Swim does not offer refunds for lessons or registration fees. Once a slot is reserved this slot is considered sold and is no longer marketable.

Lakeside Survival Swim takes lessons very seriously and once a lesson is booked it is no longer marketable. Each no-call, no-show will be billed in the full amount and is non-refundable. Each lesson must be cancelled 24 hours in advance to be eligible for a makeup.

No! These are instructor-led classes in which your child will be in the pool with Ms. Kristin, Miss Amanda or Ms. Holly.

We DO offer an online course to introduce your child to swimming in your own pool before they full enroll in our 6-week program - you WILL be in the pool with your child for this course and will go at your own pace. Please see our "Online Course" section at the top for more info or to snag it! 

Your child will be doing something completely new, and it might be a little intimidating at first just like anything they've done for the first time. They might cry at first, but please know we specialize in a gentle approach and make it a fun, playful experience. Your child is always safe with their instructor and will start to develop a bond with them quickly. Tears generally lessen between the third and sixth lesson. 

They will gain confidence in the water and soon enough will be showing you their skills like a pro! 

We recommend a proper bathing suit AND a "Happy Nappy" Swim Diaper. Please note these diapers are REQUIRED if your child is not fully potty trained. No goggles (in a water accident, your child most likely will not be wearing them and we want to prepare them for any and all situations - we will train your child to open their eyes under water and find a safe spot to swim). 

*eyes-only goggles are permitted for kiddos in introduction to swimming lessons

We absolutely recommend wearing a life jacket in open water such as lakes, rivers, oceans, etc. or on a boat. 

We do not recommend wearing any kind of puddle jumper or floatie while in survival swim lessons - these place your child in a vertical position which is the opposite of what we teach (horizontal). If your child falls in the water without their puddle jumper, they will be in the sinking position. 

Yes! We know the first few times can feel scary as a parent, so we absolutely invite you to watch from the side of the pool in the screened in seating area. If your child is struggling to bond with their instructor, we may ask you to stand out of sight so the child can focus (after all, you won't always be with them if they find a water source on their own). Keep in mind it might take anywhere from 3-6 lessons for your child to bond with their instructor.

Once your child is bonded, you're welcome to come closer to the pool and cheer for them as they master getting in their float! Go baby go!

Survival Swim: Both! In our sequence, and as they progress, we will teach them to swim-float-swim!

Introduction to Swimming Class: They will learn to swim and tread water. 

Online Course: this is simply an introductory course to the water and is not intended to be full survival swim lessons. We encourage you to enroll in survival swim after the online course is completed.

Our lessons are based on muscle memory and like the old saying goes, 'if you don't use it, you lose it'. As your child's muscles grow and stretch, they need reminded of how to use this skill properly. We recommend completing the 6-week program and then rolling over to 'once per week' maintenance lessons during the entirety of the season.

As mamas ourselves, we would! Although they are only in the pool for 15 minutes (survival swim) or 30 minutes (parent-tot/stroke) the Texas sun can do some damage to their sensitive skin. We love THIS mineral sunscreen best. It's also great to wear a rash guard!

We would NEVER do that (and if you see any instructor ever do this elsewhere, run!). We have a very gentle approach that feels more like play to the child. At around 24 lessons, your child will be able to pass a 2-minute float test and will transfer over to maintenance lessons to ensure they keep their skills and become a strong swimmer.