Infant + Toddler Swim Lessons on Long Island | Survival Swim Training
SEAL Team Survival Swim + PT provides one-on-one, developmentally informed survival swim instruction—designed to teach infants and young children breath control, how to roll to float, and move safely in the water if they ever end up in the water alone.
These are not traditional swim lessons.
It’s a structured, short-term program led by a pediatric physical therapist, focused on survival— with skill mastery in weeks - not years.
Why Water Safety Matters
Living on Long Island means we can't avoid the water - and the threat that comes with it.
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children under 5, and often happens quickly and quietly, even when adults are nearby. Teaching children how to find air and float independently gives them time — and time can save a life.
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Who are these lessons for?
These lessons are designed for children 6 months and older, for families who want to introduce water safety early — during the most effective years for learning.
What Your Child Will Learn
BREATH CONTROL
HOW TO HOLD THEIR BREATH UNDERWATER AND BREATHE ON THEIR BACK
ROLL TO FLOAT
TURN OVER ONTO THEIR BACK TO ATTAIN A FLOATING POSITION
INDEPENDENT
FLOAT
MAINTAIN A FLOATING POSITION TO REST AND BREATHE UNTIL HELP ARRIVES
SHORT-DISTANCE SWIM
WHEN CHILDREN ARE DEVELOPMENTALLY READY, THEY WILL LEARN TO INCORPORATE A SHORT SWIM INTO THEIR SURVIVAL SKILL SET
A Unique Lesson Structure
Short, frequent lessons support how young children learn motor skills.
Children attend lessons four days per week (Monday through Thursday) for a maximum of 10 minutes per lesson, typically over 4–6 weeks, depending on each child’s progression. Short lessons allow practice to remain focused, effective, and developmentally appropriate.
For planning purposes, you should be able to commit to at least 6 weeks of lessons.
What Parents Say About Us
Devon, Cutchogue
I travel an hour each way to lessons and I would do it over and over again because of how confident I am in Kristine’s ability as an instructor.
Marykate, Port Jeff
"Kristine gained my trust quickly as I watched her ease my son into the pool. She knew exactly what he was capable of...
Joining SEAL Team was the best decision we made for him."
Katy, Bayport
Kristine has credentials unlike any survival swim instructor. Having a PT handling my children and dedicated to their safety made for an amazing experience. Her professionalism, patience, and love for her small clients shines through every day.
Meet Your Instructor
Kristine McCarren PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy & Pediatric Survival Swim Instructor
Kristine is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over a decade of experience working with infants and young children in the water. Her approach combines developmentally informed motor learning, safety-first instruction, and individualized teaching to help children build reliable, independent responses in the water.
Lessons are taught one-on-one and guided by each child’s readiness, with safety and consistency as the priority throughout the learning process.
