Swim Smart Infant Aquatics®

Swim-Float-Swim Survival Lessons- Solana Beach (18 mo – 5 yrs)

Teach your child to swim, float, and breathe to stay safe in and around the water

Limited Spots Available – Book now to get your kiddo to SWIM SMART this summer

Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children under 5?

While this can be difficult to hear, it is a very real and often preventable risk. In many cases, it happens quickly and silently, during brief lapses in supervision.

At Swim Smart Infant Aquatics®, our mission is to give children the skills they need to respond in those critical moments—while also helping parents feel more confident and prepared around water.

How are these lessons different from traditional swim lessons?

Not all swim lessons are designed with the same goal. Traditional swim lessons are often centered around comfort and play. Survival swim, inspired by methods from Infant Aquatics®, is designed with a different priority: teaching children how to save themselves in the water. Survival swim lessons build a conditioned, automatic response through repetition and consistency. This means your child doesn’t have to remember what to do—they do it instinctively.

How it works

Private, 1:1 Lessons Designed for Real Progress

• 10-minute lessons
• 4 days per week (Monday–Thursday)
• 6 week program
• Customized to your child’s pace and development
• Warm, supportive, and highly structured environment

What is Survival Swim?

Through consistent, personalized instruction, children learn to:

• Swim short distances
• Roll onto their back to float
• Breathe independently
• Remain calm in the water
• Return to swimming as needed
• Problem solving (finding a way to the steps)

Each lesson is intentional, building not just familiarity—but true, life-saving capability.

This format allows children to build muscle memory, confidence, and consistency in the water.

Why Swim Smart?

At Swim Smart Infant Aquatics®, our approach is:

• Highly personalized — every lesson is tailored to your child
• Intentional — each step builds toward real skill development
• Safety-first — focused on true self-rescue ability
• Trust-based — creating a calm, supportive environment for learning

This is not just about learning to swim—it’s about building confidence and life-saving capability that lasts.

Location

Private saltwater pool in Solana Beach Serving families throughout North County.

What other benefits do swim lessons provide?

A study from Griffith University surveyed 7,000 kids under 5. This study found that children who swam regularly scored ahead on every cognitive measure tested including: language, math, memory, and social development. Getting your kid safe in and around the pool is #1, however this study shows its so much more than that!