Welcome to the Aquatic Journey with Vanessa Buckley!
Welcome to the Aquatic Journey with Vanessa Buckley, your trusted ISR swim instructor in Vernon, NJ, and Warwick, NY. With over 12 years of experience, Vanessa is dedicated to teaching infants the vital skill of Self-Rescue in and around the water. As a gentle and patient instructor, Vanessa provides a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones to thrive in the water. She believes in instilling confidence and competence through personalized instruction, ensuring that each child masters lifesaving swimming techniques. Vanessa's multi-location availability makes it convenient for families in both Vernon and Warwick to access her expert guidance without the need to travel. Join Vanessa on this important journey towards water safety and confidence for your child.
FAQs
Why do you have the children swim in clothes?
Because 86% of children who fall in the water do so fully clothed, we want our students to have
experience with such a situation. If a child has experienced the sensations of being in the water in
clothing prior to an emergency situation, he/she is less likely to experience panic and be able to focus on
the task at hand. If you have ever jumped in the water with clothes on, then you know that there is a
significant difference in weight and feel with clothes as opposed to a bathing suit.
I hear you say your priority is survival skills. Will my child learn to actually swim?
Yes. At ISR, we believe that part of survival for a child who can walk is swimming. Children learn the
swim-float-swim sequence so that they could get themselves to safety. The difference in our program is
that they will learn swimming AND survival skills and how to be an aquatic problem solver.
What is the American Academy of Pediatrics position on swimming lessons for young children?
The AAP encourages parents to consider that starting water-survival skills training at an early age must
be individualized, based on the child's frequency of exposure to water, emotional maturity, physical
limitations and health concerns related to swimming pools. You can view their policies and suggestions
through the AAP website here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-
play/Pages/Swim-Lessons.aspx
How do the kids react during the first few lessons?
Children often fuss during the first few lessons because they are in a new environment and around new
people. As your child becomes more confident in his/her ability in the water, the fussing will decrease.
It is not unlike the first time you tried a new exercise class or were asked to perform a task at work that
you’d never done before: the first time you try a new task it is always challenging, until you get the hang
of it. It is the same for your young child. Your child is learning to perform a skill that he/she’s never done
before.
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