ISR SOUTH CAPE

08/14/2026

My last swim session of 2026 begins mid September! I only have 2 time slots left - 5:40 and 6:50. Grab yours today before they are gone. www.isrsouthcape.com

07/29/2026

07/10/2026

Water safety is most effective when it is built in layers, and self-rescue skills are an important part of that foundation. 💪 ISR lessons help children learn how to respond if they unexpectedly find themselves in the water, giving families an additional layer of protection and peace of mind. Our goal is to create preparedness, confidence, and safer experiences around the water. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn these lifesaving skills. 💙
My next session is filling up! If you would like to enroll your child in survival swim lessons go to www.isrsouthcape.com for more information or to get your time slot reserved.

My name is Alicia Pappalardo. I am an ISR instructor in Cape Coral. I teach self-rescue/survival swimming skills to babies and children from 6 months to 6 years old.

07/09/2026

Hi everyone! I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself, especially since I have so many new followers.
I’m an ISR Swim Survival Instructor and a mom of three—an 8-year-old and 5-year-old twins. Our family loves all things water, from pool days and beach trips to boating adventures. Living here in Florida, where we’re surrounded by water, has made water safety an especially important part of our lives.
My journey with ISR began after a frightening experience involving my own daughter. She fell into a friend’s pool during a pool party, and in those terrifying first moments, I watched her immediately roll onto her back, float calmly, and wait for me to reach her. Instead of panic, she relied on the skills she had learned.
That moment changed everything for me. I saw firsthand that these skills are not just swimming lessons—they are life-saving skills.
Today, I have the privilege of teaching children the same confidence and survival techniques that helped protect my daughter. There is nothing more important to me than helping children be prepared around the water, and every lesson is an opportunity to give a child a skill that could one day save their life.
I’m so grateful you’re here and supporting my mission to help keep children safer in and around the water.
I’d love to get to know all of you a little better! If you don’t mind, please leave a comment and let me know how you heard about ISR South Cape. Whether a friend referred you, you found us on social media, or you’ve seen us out in the community, I’d love to hear your story!

07/08/2026

Spaces are getting REALLY tight! Reach out now to learn about my last few spaces for ISR self-rescue swimming lessons this Fall. Once they are gone- they are gone! Ages 6 months to 6 years.

07/07/2026

Summer is such a great time for swimming but did you know that great swimmers are also made in the fall, winter, and spring? If your child didn’t get into lessons yet- it is not too late. Please reach out to learn what ISR can do to help your family enjoy the water more.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!

07/01/2026

Why do we celebrate face-in swimming? 🥳

Because swimming with the head lifted high above the water (otherwise known as doggy paddling 🐶) is tiring and inefficient! When the head comes up, the hips and legs tend to drop. When the hips and legs drop, the body creates more resistance. More resistance means more effort just to get to the air 😮‍💨 For children, that extra effort can quickly lead to fatigue which compromises their safety.

Learning to swim with the face in the water promotes a more streamlined body position and helps children move farther while using less energy 🤍🧘

That’s not just better swimming…it’s safer, smarter swimming. 🤗

Learn more about ISR lessons and find a Certified ISR instructor near you by visiting www.infantswim.com ✨

06/19/2026

Most parents think swim lessons are just about preventing drowning. But research shows toddlers who start swimming early get 88% drowning protection PLUS something unexpected: enhanced brain development. Every stroke and kick creates cross-lateral movement that forces both sides of the brain to work together, literally wiring neural pathways for reading, focus, emotional control, and language skills.

When your child moves through water, they're doing more than learning to float. They're developing better balance, quicker problem-solving abilities, and stronger motor skills than kids who don't swim. The resistance of water challenges their body awareness and posture while building core strength. Studies consistently show early swimmers outperform their peers in cognitive tasks that require bilateral brain coordination.

Here's the hidden gem: floating and breath control naturally teach emotional regulation. When toddlers learn to stay calm in water and control their breathing, they're building real-world skills for handling stress and trying again when things get tough. Early swim lessons leverage your child's natural brain plasticity and lower fear levels, making skill acquisition easier and more confident. You're not just enrolling them in another activity - you're investing in their safety, cognitive development, and emotional resilience all at once.