Rising Tide Swim

Rising Tide Swim offers ISR Full Session (4 Days/WK), ISR Refresher Session, ISR Maintenance Lessons, and Traditional Swim, Stroke & Endurance Lessons. ISR Full Session and ISR Refresher Session use 10-minute lessons, four days per week. Traditional Swim, Stroke & Endurance Lessons may include freestyle, back stroke, and breast stroke.

Programs

• ISR Full Session (4 Days/WK) — 6 months and older · 4 days per week; 10-minute lessons; 6-8 week course · $300 per week · High quality initial ISR survival swim lessons for new students and returning students who were floaters during their initial ISR session.
• ISR Refresher Session — returning students · 4 days per week; 10-minute lessons; 1-3 weeks · $300 per week · For children who have already completed the ISR full session and need to refresh or improve their skills.
• ISR Maintenance Lessons — returning students · Scheduled at regular intervals recommended by the instructor; from once a week to once a month · $50 per class · Help students maintain their skills and confidence.
• Traditional Swim, Stroke & Endurance Lessons — all ages (kids-adults) · Schedule may vary from consecutive to weekly lessons · $75–$85 per class · For water safe students; traditional requires an assessment lesson first to confirm eligibility. Strokes may include freestyle, back stroke, and breast stroke.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Price range: $50–$300
• General schedule: Lessons start as early as 6 months to adult.

About the provider

The program is led by Desiree Choy, owner and instructor. ISR is described as the global leader in the industry it pioneered in 1966. The mission statement is, "Not one more child drowns." Desiree Choy has over a decade in education, a bachelor's degree from UCLA in Psychology and Education, a master's degree in Education and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from UC Santa Cruz, and is a Breathe For Change certified 200 hour yoga instructor and social emotional educator.

A non-refundable deposit of 2 weeks of lessons is required to secure your time slot. Remaining lesson fees will be paid weekly when lessons take place. Deposit can be moved to a later session if scheduling changes. Payment plan options may be spread over 6 months to a year. Partial scholarships are offered. Lessons are 10 minutes each, one on one. Lessons are on the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey, California.

What families say

“As a parent sitting from the sidelines, I was comfortable trusting Desiree with my child from the start. She takes her job very seriously and works with not only the child but the parent to ensure water comfort and safety. I would, without hesitation, recommend Desiree to anyone with children learning to swim!” — Alexandrea T., parent

“WOW!! just WOW!! I truly wish I had the perfect words to describe how amazing our time with Desiree has been! My 18month old can swim bc of Desiree’s program! As a single mom, I can finally feel more at ease when we are around bodies of water bc I know my kiddo has gained the proper water safety skills! THANK YOU DESIREE!” — shaden B.

Last updated October 21, 2026.