Happy Valley ISR
Private
Happy Valley ISR provides Infant Swimming Resource one-on-one survival swim lessons in State College, teaching roll-back-to-float to infants (about 6-12 months) and swim-float-swim to toddlers and young children (12 months and up). Lessons are 10 minutes, one-on-one, four to five days a week over about six weeks. A local scholarship offers 50% off for one family per session with financial need. This is a swim-lesson program, not a day camp.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Happy Valley ISR directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Moira McKinleyWe recently completed ISR swim lessons with Michael, and I truly can’t say enough good things about him and the program. From day one, he was incredibly kind and patient with my 2 year old daughter, who was not thrilled to be participating at first. He is such a down to earth guy and did a great job of making her feel comfortable and have fun. After a few weeks, my daughter couldn't wait to see him! What stood out most is how much he genuinely cared about her progress. It took my daughter a little longer to pick up the skills than we expected. He never made us feel like we were behind and was willing to put in the extra time and effort until she was able to successfully master the skills she needed. It was truly amazing to see her progress by the end of the lessons. She was able to successfully fall into water and get to her back to float and find her breath. Sometimes she even look relaxed doing it! :) This is a big time commitment, but it is so worth it to have that extra layer of safety especially if you are frequently around water. We are so grateful for Michael and would wholeheartedly recommend him to any parent considering ISR lessons. It is such a great resource to have in the community and we are looking forward to putting our younger daughter in lessons in a few months!
★★★★★Miranda GalvinWe had an amazing experience with Michael at Happy Valley ISR. We've long been believers in the importance of water survival skills for children and we were so lucky that Michael started this program in State College just after we moved here! I've seen him work with many children - the excited ones, the nervous ones, the stubborn ones - and each of them has been able to succeed in their own time. And Michael's highlight reels and underwater videos are great for sharing with family. Our daughter (3) especially loved seeing herself swim underwater and splash Michael with her big kicks!
★★★★★Emma DeLaunayAll 3 of my kids (ages 2-4) had a great experience and learned life saving swim skills. Despite having very different personalities and learning styles, Michael individualized lessons to each of my children’s specific needs and all 3 flourished over their 6 weeks together. I’m excited to go to the pool this summer for them to continue their skills and be able to be around the pool much more safely!
★★★★★Rachel Williamson, REALTORWe had an incredible experience with Happy Valley ISR Swim Lessons. Both my 2- and 3-year-olds completed lessons with Michael, and I truly can’t say enough good things about our experience. He was amazing to work with and even more impressive to watch in action. Michael was incredibly patient with each of my kids and met them exactly where they were in terms of development and skill level. It was honestly amazing to see how much both of them learned and mastered in just six weeks. My kids still frequently talk about their “friend Michael” and ask when they’ll get to have swim lessons with him again. I’ll admit, I was a little nervous about the commitment of attending lessons every weeknight for the full six weeks—but after watching the lessons unfold, it became crystal clear just how vital that consistency is for mastering these life-saving skills. The progress and confidence my kids gained made every single trip worth it. These lessons are an absolute no-brainer, especially for families who have access to a pool or any body of water. We are so grateful for this experience and HIGHLY recommend Happy Valley ISR to any parent considering swim lessons for their little ones!
★★★★★Mary BoyleOur three year old twins did the Fall session with Mr. Michael and learned so much. My husband was truly skeptical at first but by the end of the first week he admitted putting them in ISR was a great choice after all. Not only did our girls learn how to help themselves in the water, but they gained so much confidence as well. The girls got so excited everyday to go to "swim" and see what Michael would have them do. Michael is very patient and truly works with the needs of the individual. Seeing how differently each child learned and how Michael adapted truly showed how much he cared.