Swimming Lessons for Kids in Midland, TX

Children can start survival swim lessons as early as 6 months old. Ideally, every child should learn survival swim skills before they begin walking. Water sources are everywhere and drowning can happen in as little as 2 inches of water. As your child is able to access water sources, they need the skills to turn their bodies away from the water and breathe calmly.

If your child is not potty trained I require they wear 2 layers of swim diapers. First layer is a disposable swim diaper, second is a happy nappy swim diaper or the swim diapers that I will have available to purchase. These diapers are the best at keeping “contaminants” from leaking out. Otherwise, just a swimsuit and a towel. NO GOGGLES.

During the first lesson, our instructors will assess your child's comfort level in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills. We focus on building trust and confidence, ensuring a positive experience from the start.

We provide regular updates on your child's progress, including skill development and areas for improvement. You can also discuss your child's achievements with their instructor after each lesson.

Not at first. However, I will encourage a parent to get in the pool at the end of the program to understand how to swim with your child and the child to swim with you. I also allow parents that would like to get in the pool at the end of the week to get in and learn how to “swim” with their child. It's a team effort. The methodology taught by Cypress Survival Swim was carefully designed by the Survival Swim Development Network to blend the instructor, child & parent into a learning team.  Each person has a specific role to fill, working toward the same end goal - the success of the child.

Placing your child in the water for the first time can feel scary. That’s why I invite parents to watch and offer a seating area near the pool.

If your child is struggling to bond with their instructor, we may ask you to stand out of sight of your child so that they can focus on their new skill. Remember, it can take 3-6 lessons for your child to bond with their instructor, so we want to give your child time to get comfortable in the water without you. After all, you won’t always be with them if they find a water source on their own.

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

New experiences could cause a child to cry: the first time they stay with a grandparent, when you buckle them into a car seat, or even taking a bath at home. At first, survival swim lessons will be new to your child. They may cry at first; however, our gentle approach feels more like playtime in the water. Your child is always safe in the water with their instructor. Most children who cry at lessons at the beginning will bond with their instructor, and the tears lessen between the third and sixth lessons. This is dependent on the child and age. Most children 10mo to 18 mo are going through the “stranger danger” phase. Just think they are babies and you do EVERYTHING for them. I am teaching them to do things on their own. It is hard and uncomfortable.  They’ll get more comfortable with every lesson gaining a sense of accomplishment and ease in the water! As the parent, be positive and encourage your swimmer. 

All of our lessons are built on muscle memory. As your child’s bodies and muscles continue to grow, it is important to maintain the skills they have learned. If they don’t continue to practice the skills, then as they grow, everything will become unfamiliar, and their muscles won’t retain it. As no swimmer is “drown proof” This makes it easier to keep the “swim-float-swim” skills fresh over the colder months and makes for a much faster refresher the following spring.

I teach in my heated indoor pool. During the cooler months, the pool temperature is kept at 88 degrees. 

Your child’s ability to survive in the water is an invaluable investment! There is a registration fee of $50 per family. The initial 4-6 week period with 4 days/week lessons are $124 per week, per child. Any maintenance lessons thereafter are  $31 per lesson. Forms of payment include cash, check, Venmo (@CypressSurvivalswim),  and CC The registration fee and 1st week tuition are due upon registration to reserve a spot in the program are non-refundable. Additional dues are required on Monday of each week.

There will also be a google form to fill out to let me know what date and times you would prefer. I will schedule the 28 lessons as close as I can to your preferred time and you will be informed of the schedule. I will send you a link to pay for the registration fee and 1st weeks lessons and you will need to pay the invoice within a week to keep your preferred time and date.

Please cancel your lessons online as early as you can. If you do not cancel within 4 hours of your lesson you will be charged for the lesson.  Upon registration, you will receive a document with all of the “First Day” details!