Thank you for choosing to find out more about Kansas City Swim Rescue. My name is Jen Tyson and I have been teaching survival swim lessons for 10 years. I am so excited to share with you what survival swimming lessons are and how you can enroll your child.
Who are these lessons for? I specialize in teaching children 6 months (and sitting upright very well) to any age; any child/adult that does not know how to swim or utilize a survival float, is able to take lessons.
What are Survival Swim Lessons? A comprehensive swim program that teaches children survival floating skills and swimming skills. All instruction is tailored to each child’s specific abilities and needs.
What makes the different? Every lesson is one-on-one with the parent watching on the pool deck – no group lessons. I have a Behavioral Science Degree, and over 25 years of using behavior modification techniques with early education children. I have completed 8 weeks of classroom and in-pool training with a master instruction, am CPR/Frist AID certified and annually take continuing education classes to refresh and build expertise in teaching survival swim skills. This technique uses a science-based teaching approach that puts the needs and abilities of the child first.
What to expect lessons? All lessons are one-on-one, 4 days a week, for 10 minutes each day, for ~4 weeks, with a 5th week add on OR 4 maintenance lessons, to be used later in the year. *Your child stays in lessons until they are skilled; and once they are skilled, lessons will conclude.
How to schedule for lessons? Signup for the email notification list. Approximately (12) weeks before the start of a session an email will be sent letting you know when time/day session scheduling will begin, with specifics sent out (1) week prior to the schedule opening. On the signup day/time, scheduling will open and 10-minute time slots will become available on a first come first serve basis. Tuition ($800) is due on the signup date, the registration fee ($35) upon receipt of the email asking you to register - approximately 4-12 weeks prior to lessons.
Upcoming Session Schedule and Pricing:
2026 Swim Schedules are now Open through May 2026
January 26, 2026 Gladstone, 2-5pm
March 2, 2026 Gladstone, 2-5pm
April 6, 2026 Gladstone, 11:30-5pm
May 11, 2025 Gladstone, 11:30-5pm
Summer AM Lessons in Smithville (will open 3/1/26)
Summer Lessons Liberty (will open 3/1/26)
Summer Lessons Kearney (will open 3/1/26)
Fall Lessons Gladstone (will open 6/1/26)
Be sure to sign up for the notification list so you do not miss out on schedules opening!
PRICING: Each session is $800 per child and last approximately 4 weeks.
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Jen Tyson: Survival Swim Instructor - Owner : Kansas City Swim Rescue