Important Information for the VIMAS Swimming Program   
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This program takes place on Brewers Bay beach, on Saturdays in 2 sessions; Session 1 from 
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM and Session 2 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. 
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American Red Cross Water Safety certified instructors are present during the program as 
well as American Red Cross certified Lifeguards. 
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This program features three courses which include Beginner, Intermediate, 
and Advanced and are tailored specifically to student skill sets. You can only register a 
child for one course during a session. 
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Students registered for the Beginner course will learn the fundamentals of swimming such 
as kicking and floating. Students registered in the Intermediate course will learn the 
fundamentals of snorkeling to include proper use of a mask, snorkel, and fins. Students 
registered in the Advanced course will enhance their snorkeling and free diving skills and if 
qualified, can undergo scuba training.   
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Students registered for the Intermediate and Advanced courses will be required to complete 
a Swimming Assessment to obtain clearance from the swimming instructor to continue with 
the course. This assessment will be administered on the student's first day of attendance.   
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Each course has different maximum occupancy: Beginner - 30, Intermediate - 20, and 
Advanced - 10.  
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Courses will operate for 6-weeks (6 Saturdays). We highly encourage participants to attend 
each session as they are all equally important and cover information that builds on previous 
lessons.