About
Swim Smart Infant Aquatics offers Swim-Float-Swim and the Infant Survival Float Program. Swim-Float-Swim is a 6-week program for children 18 months and older, meeting Monday through Thursday; by the end of 6 weeks, a child may swim independently, roll onto back to breathe, float calmly, and return to swimming. The Infant Survival Float Program is a 4-week program for children 6 months and older, meeting Monday through Thursday; by the end of 4 weeks, a child may roll onto back to breathe, float calmly, and sustain a float for several minutes until help arrives.
Programs
- Swim-Float-Swim (18 mo+) — 18 months+ · Monday-Thursday · 6-week program. By the end of 6 weeks, child may swim independently, roll onto back to breathe, float calmly, and return to swimming.
- Infant Survival Float Program (6 mo+) — 6 months+ · Monday-Thursday · 4-week program. By the end of 4 weeks, child may roll onto back to breathe, float calmly, and sustain a float for several minutes until help arrives.
At a glance
- Ages: 0–4 years old
About the provider
Casey Ballard is the owner and instructor. Swim Smart Infant Aquatics says it is a safety-first swim program focused on self-rescue and water safety. The program notes over 150 hours of in-water training, education in child psychology, anatomy, and development, and CPR and First Aid certification. It also says lessons are short, consistent, structured, individualized, and tailored to developmental stage.
Lessons are short, consistent, structured, individualized, and tailored to developmental stage. Swim Smart recognizes that children of different ages learn very differently.
What families say
“I felt everyday, she always had a smile and gentle nature. I do think overall Artemis felt safe in the water with Casey and trusted her. From every lesson I watched she was attentive and aware of Artemis and worked with her abilities. I think Casey will make a great teacher back home. Keeping the kiddos safe as they learn to keep themselves safe.” — Olivia Snow
“Our 20-month-old Garrett loved water a little too much — all affinity, none of the skills. Six weeks with Casey Ballard at Smart Swim Infant Aquatics changed that. He went from nervous in the deep end to asking to go swim with her. Casey has the rare ability to be warm and reassuring to a crying toddler while still getting the real work done. Any parent would be lucky to hand their kid off to her.” — Evan Natwick
Last updated October 8, 2026.
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