Welcome to ISR New Bern with Kira Parker

Welcome to ISR New Bern, where your child's safety in the water is our top priority. My name is Kira Parker, and as a certified ISR Instructor, I am dedicated to teaching essential water survival skills to infants and young children in New Bern and surrounding areas. With over 4 years of experience in ISR, I am committed to instilling confidence in both children and parents when it comes to water safety.

At ISR New Bern, we offer personalized lessons tailored to each child's needs, focusing on skills that will last a lifetime. By emphasizing safety and enjoyment in the water, we strive to prevent accidents and create a positive relationship with swimming. No matter what your child's prior water experience is, I am here to guide your child through the ISR program with care, patience, and expertise. Together, let's work towards the goal of 'Not One More Child Drowns.'

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FAQs
Do parents have to leave during the lessons?
No. You are truly the best cheerleader your child could have. Your positive support and encouragement are invaluable to creating an effective learning environment for your child.
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.
Will my child fear the water because of lessons?
There is an important difference between being fearful and being apprehensive because you are not yet skilled in a new environment. ISR is not like traditional swim lessons; it is a drowning prevention program that teaches survival swimming. Sometimes as a parent, you make choices for your child’s safety, like sitting in a car seat, because you know they are important. The same can be said for ISR. Fun can be defined as when skill meets challenge. Once competent in their skills, many children cannot be dragged away from the pool. They are having entirely too much FUN.
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.

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