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"I wholeheartedly recommend Amanda with Lakeside Survival Swim to any parent with young children. Over the past six weeks, she has worked with our youngest child daily, and the progress we’ve seen is truly remarkable. Amanda is not only an expert in survival swim training, but she also brings a level of patience and understanding that is rare to find. She connects with children on an emotional level, recognizing their fears and anxieties, and gently encourages them every step of the way. Her teaching approach goes beyond just skills - she builds
confidence and trust, making sure each child feels safe and supported throughout the process. Knowing that our child has learned vital survival skills brings us immense peace of mind. In the unlikely event of an emergency, we are reassured that he has the tools and knowledge to keep himself safe.
Amanda’s professionalism, dedication, and genuine care for the children she teaches make her an exceptional instructor. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had her guidance during this important phase of our child’s development." - Kaitlyn W.
"As a mom of two fearless little explorers (and a 6-month-old who seems to be following right in their footsteps), I can’t even begin to describe the peace of mind I have knowing they can safely explore with confidence and skills to keep themselves safe.
Amanda is the kindest, most patient, and gentle instructor I’ve ever met. Over the past two years, she has helped my children build incredible confidence, both in and out of the water, while giving them the tools to face and overcome fear. We will never take our kids anywhere else!
My 5-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter both graduated and tested out of the 6-week course, and now they do occasional maintenance lessons to keep their skills sharp and their muscle memory strong. My 6-month-old daughter is currently in the program and will be graduating in just a few weeks. She already loves the water and voluntarily goes into her float in the bathtub or pool!
That’s what I love most about Lakeside Survival Swim! They teach true muscle memory for self-rescue in almost any water-related accident. Whether it’s falling in from the side, slipping off a ladder, or even being flipped upside down in the middle of the pool, they learn to float, swim to safety, and climb out.
Yes, it’s a big investment of both time and money, and the daily commitment for six weeks can feel intense - but it is 100% worth every single lesson. The skills they gain could truly save their lives. Choose your hard.
Learning survival swim does not have to be scary or traumatic - Amanda proves that every single day. She truly is the best!" - Melissa N.
"Amanda is a gem! She is SO good with kids from big to small. She was wonderful with our one-year-old and our little girl loves our time with her. Amanda also knows the skills so well and has a great way of teaching and approaching the kids and families she works with. She is warm, welcoming and so friendly. And most importantly, our baby learned the skills and we have one more layer of water safety under out belt! We are so thankful. We will continue on with maintenance and swim lessons with Amanda. I highly recommend her." - Joy M.
"We got to work with Miss Kristin & Miss Amanda going into our first season of swim lessons! My son is 16 months and I can’t even begin to say how grateful I am to know that the little guy can swim and float for 2 minutes confidently. At one point, every part of me just wanted to pull him out of the lessons because he wasn’t having it. But Miss Amanda encouraged us to stay and work with him. About two weeks after that, I can say I am SO grateful she did. My mama heart exploded with joy when I got to see him float and become so confident in water. She calmed him down, played with him and went at his pace and sure enough he’s a little fish! Thank you lakeside for loving on our boy and helping him learn to swim/ float! We’re so grateful and will for sure be back next season!" - Katie B.
"We have loved every minute of lessons with Ms. Amanda and Lakeside swim. We are so thankful that anytime there was fear or uncertainty while learning she was always patient, would adjust to his needs and make it fun! Best place to learn survival swim!" - Lisa S.
"All of my children made incredible progress thanks to Ms. Amanda! She was very sweet, calm, fun, and patient. My children loved her and enjoyed going to the lessons. I would highly recommend Lakeside Survival Swim!" - Anne A.
"Amanda is a knowledgeable and caring instructor. Not only will your children learn life saving survival swim skills but they will be loved and have fun along the way! These lessons are priceless!" - Amy B.
"Amanda did an amazing job with my kids at swim lessons! She is patient, has positive energy and my kids LOVE going to swim class. Her pool is indoor and climate controlled so it doesn’t matter what the weather outside is. I would recommend Amanda with a 10/10 experience and the peace of mind that comes with knowing your child can save themselves in the water!" - Tiffany S.
"Amanda is a fantastic instructor, for students and parent alike! She is always warm, welcoming, encouraging and upbeat, while knowledgeably answering all of my questions or concerns. Highly recommend to any family looking to add peace of mind to their kiddos' time in and around the water!" - Jes B.
"I have watched my grandkids transform from helpless children to proficient swimmers in less than 2 months. Peace of mind when they are here swimming. Very impressed with her training." - Lana S.
"These classes work and are so important. Lakeside is the best because they are so patient and kind to your babies. Thank you ladies!" - Katrina B.
"I brought my two girls, 1.5 year old and 4 year old to Amanda and we loved every minute of our time with her! My older girl was terrified to have her face wet, and in two days she was swimming with her face under water. I feel confident that both my girls have learned safe swimming skills with an encouraging and patient approach." - Kelsie S.
"Kristin and Amanda are great instructors and great with the kiddos. We took survival swim lessons last year with a different instructor that was really intense. This year we did maintenance with Kristin and had a really positive experience. I appreciate how she meets my toddler where she is and still makes progress without being intense. We learned a lot of new skills that we didn’t get last year with the other instructor. I feel so much more at ease around water because I’m confident Lakeside has taught my toddler the skills they need to survive." - Chelsea W.
