Initial Survival Swim Program

For infants and young children ages 6 months-5 years

Choose Your Lesson Schedule

🌟 Every family is different—so we offer flexible scheduling that works for your life (and still keeps safety front and center).

Survival swim is a commitment—but it’s one that saves lives. Whichever schedule works for your family, we’ll make every minute count.

  • Our fastest, most effective format. Daily lessons mean faster skill retention, confidence, and success in a shorter amount of time. Perfect if you’re prepping for summer or just want peace of mind—sooner rather than later.

    Children attend Monday through Friday, with each lesson lasting 10 minutes of 1:1 time with the instructor.

    ✅ Best for ages 6 months to 6 years
    ✅ Recommended for fastest progress
    ✅ Located in Western Coventry

    Weekly Rate: $150/week

    Monday-Friday

    Program Length: 6–8 weeks

    Best For: Fastest progress, best for new swimmers

  • For families who can’t swing 5 days a week—this is your flexible option without sacrificing safety or progress. Your child will swim Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and complete the same proven survival swim program over a slightly longer timeframe.

    We focus on teaching children how to survive a fall into water, swim to safety, and build water confidence. Each lesson is 10 minutes of 1:1 time, tailored to your child’s pace and comfort.

    ✅ Best for ages 6 months to 6 years
    ✅ Same results with slower progress
    ✅ Located in Western Coventry

    Weekly Rate: $105/week

    Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Program Length: 8–10+ weeks

    Best For: More flexible, steady pace for busy families

    **If different days are needed, please reach out via email info@rhodyswim.com so we can build a plan together

What to Expect from Your Child’s Lessons

At Rhody Little Swimmers, our goal is to teach your child the lifesaving skills they need to survive an accidental fall into the water—while building their confidence one small win at a time. Our program is customized to your child’s age, developmental stage, and progress. Here’s how the initial session works:

Daily Lessons

  • Duration: 10 minutes per day

  • Frequency: 5 days a week for 6-8 weeks
    or 3 days a week for 8-10+ weeks

  • Why short and frequent? Young children learn best in small doses and with daily consistency—this approach creates muscle memory and builds trust quickly.

Trust + Breath Control

  • Building rapport with your child

  • Learning to hold breath underwater

  • Developing comfort with gentle submersions and back floating

Movement + Independence

  • Learning how to roll from face-down to a back float

  • Practicing short swims underwater to safety

  • Beginning full swim-float-swim sequences (depending on age and readiness)

Mastery + Real-World Scenarios

  • Refining survival sequences with clothes on

  • Simulating real-life fall-in situations

  • Building confidence through successful repetitions

Important Notes:

  • Every child progresses at their own pace. Some need more time, some less—we meet them exactly where they are.

  • Parents are encouraged to watch, support quietly, and celebrate the small wins.

  • You’ll receive daily updates and communication so you know what your child is working on and how to reinforce progress.

This is more than swim lessons—it’s a commitment to your child’s safety, independence, and resilience. You’re not just preparing them for the pool—you’re preparing them for life.

Questions?
I’m always here to walk you through every step of the journey.