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Parent of students under the age of 18 must complete the DCCCD Minor's Release form and submit it to Continuing Education office in room C112 before class begins.

General

Read/Write Kindergarden - DREZ 1000 $95.00
For those who have been in Kindergarden .  Review of grade level  vocabulary and comprehension skills for grade mastery for successful transition to 1st grade. Games and activities will help students build vocabulary,  maintain interest, and improve reading skills. Supplies needed are pencil, paper, eraser, crayons or markers. Parent needs to attend first 15 minutes of first class. Textbook available in EFC bookstore.

Read/Write grades 1 & 2 - DREZ 1000  $95.00
For those who are in 1st and 2nd grades.  Review of grade level  vocabulary and comprehension skills for grade mastery for successful transition to next grade. Games and activities will help students build vocabulary,  maintain interest, and improve reading skills. Supplies needed are pencil, paper, eraser, crayons or markers. Parent needs to attend first 15 minutes of first class. Textbook available in EFC bookstore.

TAKS Read/Write grade 3 - DREZ 1000           $95.00
For those who are in 3rd grade.  Review of 3rd grade TAKS vocabulary and comprehension skills for 4th grade mastery for successful transition to 4th grade. Games and activities will help students build vocabulary,  maintain interest, and improve reading skills. Supplies needed are pencil, paper, eraser, crayons or markers. Parent needs to attend first 15 minutes of first class. Textbook available in EFC bookstore.

TAKS Read/Write Grade 4 - DREZ 1000           $95.00
For those who are in 4th grade. Review of 4th grade TAKS vocabulary and comprehension skills for 4th grade mastery for successful transition to 5th grade. Games and activities will help students build vocabulary, maintain interest, and improve reading skills. Supplies needed are pencil, paper, eraser, crayons or markers. Parent needs to attend first 15 minutes of first class. Textbook available in EFC bookstore.

TAKS Read/Write Grade 5/6 - DREZ 1000        $95.00
For those who are in the 5th or 6th grades. Review of 5th & 6th grade TAKS vocabulary and comprehension skills for mastery for successful transition to next grade. Games and activities will help students build vocabulary, maintain interest, and improve reading skills. Supplies needed are pencil, paper, eraser, crayons or markers. Parent needs to attend first 15 minutes of first class. Textbook available in EFC bookstore.

TAKS Read/Write Grade 7/8 - DREZ 1000        $95.00
For those who are in 7 or 8th grades. Using a variety of textbook materials, the student will work on improving reading speed, comprehension skills, and TAKS-test taking skills for successful transition to the next grade. Students will practice testing with TAKS sample tests. Supplies needed for both classes are pen, pencil, paper, eraser, and highlighters. Parent needs to attend first 15 minutes of first class. Textbook available in EFC bookstore.

TAKS Read/Write H. S. (Exit) - DREZ 1000     $95.00
For high school students preparing for the TAKS high school reading and writing tests. Using a variety of textbook materials, the student will work on improving reading speed, comprehension skills, and TAKS-test taking skills for successful transition to the next grade. Students will practice testing with TAKS sample tests. Supplies needed for both classes are pen, pencil, paper, eraser, and highlighters. Parent needs to attend first 15 minutes of first class. Textbook available in EFC bookstore.

TAKS Science & Social Studies H. S. (Exit) - DREZ 1000          $95.00
TAKS test is scheduled for April. For high school students preparing for the TAKS tests. Using a variety of textbook materials, the student will work on improving reading speed, comprehension skills, and TAKS-test taking skills for successful transition to the next grade. Students will practice testing with TAKS sample tests. Supplies needed for both classes are pen, pencil, paper, eraser, and highlighters. Parent needs to attend first 15 minutes of first class. Textbook available in EFC bookstore.

Creative Writing (gr 7-11) - TNLZ 1000 $80.00
Gain confidence in expressing yourself. In this affirming, interactive course you will describe memories, write short essays, and give a how to demonstration about your colorful, intense, humorous and interesting memories, favorite subject, activity or hobby. Using sensory language what we see, hear, touch and smell, you can describe your moments so that the reader feels that one is really there. Weekly assignments include a short essay and grammar exercises. Parents are expected to assist student in proofreading drafts and preparing for demonstration presentation. Supplies: ruled paper, pen and pencils, computer disk or CD. Textbook: 1001 Writing Projects. Parent needs to attend first 15 minutes of first class.

TAKS Math grade 3 (summer) - DMAZ 1000    $109.00
Review grade 3 TAKS Math skills to prepare for retesting or success in grade 4. Book, pencils, paper are required.

TAKS Math Grade 4 (summer) - DMAZ 1000   $109.00
Review grade 4 TAKS Math skills to prepare for retesting or success in grade 5. Book, pencils, paper are required.

TAKS Math Grade 5 (summer) - DMAZ 1000   $109.00
Review grade 5 TAKS Math skills to prepare for retesting or success in grade 6. Book, pencils, paper are required.

Taks Math Grade 6 (summer) - DMAZ 1000      $109.00
Review grade 6 TAKS Math skills to prepare for retesting or success in grade 7. Book, pencils, paper are required.

Taks Math Grade 7 (summer) - DMAZ 1000      $109.00
Review grade 7 TAKS Math skills to prepare for retesting or success in grade 8. Book, pencils, paper are required.

TAKS Math grade 8 (summer) - DMAZ 1000    $109.00
Review grade 8 TAKS Math skills to prepare for retesting or success in grade 9. Book, pencils, paper are required.

TAKS Math grades 9-12 (summer) - DMAZ 1000          $109.00
Review grades 9-12 TAKS Math skills to prepare for testing or success in next grade.  Book, pencils, paper are required.

Tennis Teen Camp - TNPZ 1000           $90.00
For ages 9-18.  Learn to play tennis as a beginner, or improve your game like a PRO! Bring 1 can of tennis balls.

Swim: Beginner - CHPZ 1000    $75.00
Minimum age 7 years. Parent must attend parent orientation meeting the first day of class. This American Red Cross approved course is designed for children. Students will jump and step into water; exit pool using side and ladder; tread using arms and leg motions; move in water while wearing life jacket;  submerge; float and glide on front and back; swim on front and back using combined strokes; swim on side.  A skill test will be given at the end of the course. Girls need to wear one piece bathing suit.

Swim: Advanced - CHPZ 1000  $75.00                   
An American Red Cross approved course.  Course designed for children age 7 or older who have passed the beginners class. Students will be tested first day of class and divided into the various American Red Cross swim levels. The class emphasizes the skills needed for recreational swimming. A skill test will be given at the end of the course. Girls need to wear one piece bathing suit. Parent must attend the first class.

Teens Keyboarding - POFZ 1000           $130.00
Prerequisites: Introduction to Computers course. Minimum age 13.
This is a one semester course.  Each person will have his/her own computer to use in the computer lab. The students will get hands-on experience learning how to create effective, impressive, professional-looking presentations ideal for class or club audiences. Parents of registered students may observe computer class in session. Each student will need to bring a 3.5” HD diskette. Textbook required.

Adobe Photoshop CS3 (age 15+) - ARTC 1090  $165.00
ST IN DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Identifies current skills and knowledge associated with the Photoshop software. A basic introduction to the program. Students will be given an in-depth introduction to the program, learn photo restoration, gain knowledge of scanning, manipulate digital photos and learn basic layering techniques. No prerequisites. Textbook required:. Adobe CS3 Classroom in a Book with CD (ISBN 0321492021).

Reach Leadership (ages 12-18) - HDEZ 1000     $50.00
Prerequisites: Ages 12-18 who are eligible; contact instructor Sheumona at smiller@reachorg.com before registering for class.
REACH stands for Renewing Empowering And Creating Hope. This is a national Points of Youth Leadership Institute for ages 12-18 presented by Sheumona Miller, MBA, certified trainer in youth leadership. This REACH course “Tapping Into Your Future” will focus on effective time management, organizational skills, how to write scholarship essays and search for college scholarships. No class July 5, 2008.

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Summer Arts Program

Eastfield Teens Performing Arts Program - DRAZ 1000 $200.00
Prerequisites: ages 13-18
Eastfield Summer Performing Arts offers intensive, one-week daily classes incorporating singing, acting and dancing classes taught by professional college credit instructors Mary Tiner (voice), Courtney Carter (acting) and Kay Lynn Lyon (dance). The final, free Saturday at 3pm, public performance will be held in the Eastfield College Performance Hall (F210). The performance will feature selections from The Lion King. Workshops may meet in several locations: F building 1st floor and Performance Hall (F 210). Register early and complete the DCCCD Minor form for those under age 18.

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Piano Festival

Beginner/Elementary Piano Camp - CHLZ 1000 $75.00
Prerequisites: Ages 7-18 with minimum 6 months piano lessons.
Register early to reserve one of only 12 openings. This 5-day piano camp is taught by Carolyn Sheets, Eastfield Continuing Education piano instructor and director/sponsor of classical, jazz and Baroque piano festivals in Dallas. Here’s an opportunity for non-piano students to join the beginner and elementary students in a fun-filled environment to learn piano fundamentals of sight reading, music theory, and performance. Students will work in a group of 12 or fewer students. Also included with this registration is entrance to all of the Piano Festival afternoon master classes, Saturday children’s recital at 11am, and Saturday professional concert performance by Rick Andrews at 2pm. Parent, please attend the first 15 minutes of the first class. Children will be supervised at all times, and extended care can be arranged as needed after the class to accommodate working parents.

Intermediate Piano Workshop - MUAZ 1000      $124.00
Prerequisites: Intermediate piano level; all ages; audition required, call 972-860-7136
Eastfield College professor Pierrette Mouledous, professional artist Rick Andrews, and other faculty will lead this 4-day intermediate small group class on sight reading and playing techniques, ear training, and different styles of music, i.e., classical, jazz, and liturgical. Each day will also include observation of master class demonstration. Presence at the weekday afternoon and Saturday performances is included and expected. Students have the option of performing in recital on Saturday at 11am. Renowned concert pianist Rick Andrews will perform on Saturday afternoon at 2pm in Performance Hall F210. Do NOT register before audition. Registration form will be provided at audition. For audition appointment, please call 972-860-7136.

Advanced Piano Workshop - MUAZ 1000          $124.00
Prerequisites: Advanced level piano; all ages; audition required, call 972-860-7136 for apt.
Eastfield College professor Pierrette Mouledous, professional artist Rick Andrews and other faculty will lead this 4-day small group class on advanced sight reading techniques, ear training, and different styles and types of music, i.e., classical, jazz, and liturgical. Each day will also include observation of a master class demonstration and lecture. Presence at the weekday afternoon and Saturday concert performances is included and expected.  Students have the option of performing in recital on Saturday at 11am. Nationally renowned concert pianist Rick Andrews  will perform on Saturday, 2pm in Performance Hall in F210 . Do NOT register before audition. Registration form will be provided at audition. For audition appointment, please call 972-860-7136.

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Music

Guitar Beginners I Children - CHLZ 1000           $95.00
For ages 7 thru 11. E-mail instructor James Schreffler  (jschreffler@dcccd.edu) or e-mail Rachel Loss-Cutler (rachel_loss-cutler@earthlink.net)  for advice on purchasing guitar.  Bring your own non-electric guitar (nylon strings recommended) and have fun learning to play easy melodies and songs. Instructor will also give instruction on readng music notation. Books will be discussed in first class.  Recital at end of semester in F117.

Guitar Beginners II Children - CHLZ 1000          $95.00
Prerequisites: completed Guitar Beginners I
For ages 7-11 with previous guitar lessons or with teacher’s approval.  Bring your own acoustic (not electric) guitar with nylon strings and footrest.  Builds on Guitar BeginnersI, broadening knowledge of reading music.  Primarily ensemble playing with solo playing encouraged. Textbook will be discussed in first class.  Recital held at end of course in F117.

Guitar I Teens - CHLZ 1000      $95.00
For ages 12 thru 18 , this beginning level course will teach music note reading and the basics of playing a guitar. Bring your own acoustic (not electric) guitar with nylon strings and footrest. Emphasis will be on performance as an ensemble, but solo performance is also encouraged. Textbook will be discussed in first class.  Recital at end of course in F117 for family and friends.

Private Guitar Children - CHLZ 1000     $169.00
Prerequisites: Ages 7-18; own non-electric guitar
For children ages 7-18; no experience required. Private, eleven, half-hour, one-on-one guitar lessons. Depending on the teacher you select, e-mail James Schreffler (jschreffler@dcccd.edu) or  e-mail Rachel Loss-Cutler (rachel_loss-cutler@earthlink.net) to schedule appointment time. Bring your own non-electric guitar (nylon strings recommended) and have fun learning to play easy melodies and songs.  Instructor will also give instruction on learning to read music notation. Books will be discussed in first class. Recital at end of semester in F117.

Guitar Intermediate 1-3 Children - CHLZ 1000    $95.00
Prerequisites: completed  Guitar I &  II, ages 7-11, able to read open position on all 6 strings.
For ages 7 thru 11 with completion of Beginning Guitar II or teacher’s approval. This class encompasses intermediate levels 1-3. Emphasis is on playing for performance as an ensemble, but solo performance is encouraged. Books will be discussed in first class.  Recital at end of semester in F117.

Guitar Intermediate 4-6 Children - CHLZ 1000    $95.00
Prerequisites: Completion of Guitar I, II and Intermediate 1-3 and be able to read open position on all 6 strings.
For those who have completed Intermediate 1-3. Bring your own non-electric guitar (nylon strings recommended.) Ensemble and solo performance playing encouraged.  Books will be discussed in first class. Recital at end of semester in F117.

Teens & Adults Guitar Ensemble - CHLZ 1000  $95.00
Prerequisites: Ages 12+; read first and second position on all strings; able to play finger style; previous guitar lessons
For ages 12+  who can read music and play guitar in first position. Prior participation in previous guitar classes or lessons is encouraged or with permission of instructor Rachel Loss-Cutler (e-mail rachel_loss-cutler@earthlink.net.)  Bring your own acoustic/classical (not electric) guitar with nylon strings and footrest.  Have fun making music and playing in an ensemble. Textbook will be discussed in first class.  Recital at end of course in F117 for family and friends.

Piano: Beginners Children - CHLZ 1000 $95.00                      
Prerequisites: Ages 7 to 9 years
Small group (up to 8 participants). Designed to introduce young people to the fundamentals of note-reading at the keyboard. Regular practice is expected. Students participate in a recital at the end of the semester in F117.  Books are required and information will be given to parents at the first class meeting.

Piano: Elementary - CHLZ 1000            $95.00
Prerequisites: Ages 7 to 12 years, completed the primer level book, and have taken piano lessons for 6 months to 2 years.
Small group (up to 6 participants). Regular practice is expected. Students participate in a recital at the end of the semester in F117. Books are required and information will be given to parents at the first class meeting.

Piano: Intermediate - CHLZ 1000           $95.00
Prerequisites: Ages 10 thru 12 who have taken piano lessons for 2 to 3 years
Small group class (up to 6 students).  Classes enhance the learning process by reinforcement of classroom presentations, with emphasis placed on the individual needs of each student. Students participate in a recital at the end of the semester in F117.  Instructor will advise what books are required.

Piano: Teens - CHLZ 1000        $95.00
Prerequisites: Ages 10 thru 18
Small group class (up to 8 students).  Lessons enhance the learning process by reinforcement of classroom presentations, with emphasis placed on the individual needs of each student. Students participate in a recital at the end of the semester in F117.  Instructor will advise what books are required.

Piano: Early Advanced - CHLZ 1000     $115.00
Prerequisites: Ages 10 thru 18
Small group class (up to 4 students).  This new class is for students who have completed 4+ years of piano lessons and are approved by instructor to register for this class. Lessons enhance the learning process by reinforcement of classroom presentations, with emphasis placed on the individual needs of each student. Students participate in a recital at the end of the semester in F117. Instructor will advise what books are required.

Piano: Ensemble - CHLZ 1000   $135.00
Prerequisites: Ages 9-14 with one year piano
This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in a piano group ensemble playing chamber music. Musical dialogue and articulation can be learned through a collaborative musical experience. Enhance your child’s musicianship and expand her/his musical social arena. Students will learn new repertoire and artistic skills needed to play in duets, trios, and quartets of piano. There will be a recital performance at end of course.

Ensemble Piano Flute Violin Cello Viola - CHLZ 1000     $135.00
Prerequisites: Ages 9-14 with one year piano or violin or two years of flute
This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in a musical group ensemble playing chamber music. Musical dialogue and articulation can be learned through a collaborative musical experience. Enhance your child’s musicianship and expand her/his musical social arena. Students will learn new repertoire and artistic skills needed to play in duets, trios, and quartets of piano, flute and violin. There will be a recital performance at end of course.

Music Theory For Children - CHLZ 1000           $75.00
Prerequisites: For ages 7-18.
This course will cover beginning music dynamics and terminology, grand staff, treble and bass clefs and repeat signs.  Other topics will include rhythm, time and key signatures, types of notes (whole, half, quarter and eighth) and rest values.  There will be a basic study of chords, intervals and chord inversion, and beginning sharps and flats.  Instructional methods will involve demonstration on board, flashcard drills, chanting, clapping and movement (steps, skips for rhythm.) Textbook information will be given to parents at the first class meeting.

Private Trumpet Children (ages 11-17 - CHLZ 1000        $200.00
Prerequisites: Ages 11-17; own instrument
For children ages 11-17; no experience required; beginners to advanced. Private, eleven, half-hour, one-on-one trumpet lessons. Contact professional trumpet performer/ instructor Oscar Passley at oscarpassley@dcccd.edu or 972-860-7139 to schedule appointment day and time. Bring your own instrument. Students may participate in the end of semester brass recital.

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2008 Summer Swim Program – American Red Cross swimming lessons

Locker rooms and outdoor heated swimming pool
Twelve 50-minute classes held Monday thru Thursday.
First rain day made up by a classroom activity. 2nd rain day made up on Friday.

Required Procedures:

Register thru Eastfield College Admissions, room C119, or call 972-860-7102.

• Complete DCCCD Minor Emergency Treatment form in the Continuing Education office, room C112.
• Obtain Photo ID badge: pay $3 fee in Business Office in C126; take paid course registration and ID receipts and child to Computer Center in L 108 to get picture taken and badge made. Child and parent can take picture together.
• Parent Meeting required the first day of the class session for which you are registered. For levels 3 and above, sign child in at pool, then come to meeting. Bring Water Babies and Toddlers to meeting in Room P210.
• Child's Photo ID badge and parent’s Driver’s license must be shown when signing child in and out of every class session. For children under the age of 15, a parent or adult age 18 or older MUST sign student in and out of every class session at the pool entrance.
• Parent of students under the age of 18 must complete the DCCCD Minor's Release form and submit it to Continuing Education office in room C112 before class begins.

Swim: Water Babies - CHPZ 1000         $75.00
Approximate age 6 mo. to 4 yrs. First day Parent Orientation and paperwork required. Water Babies class is a Parent/Child class.  Each child must be accompanied in the water at all times by a caregiver age 16 or older.  Tight fitting, waterproof pants without diapers are required for non-toilet-trained children. Water adjustment, safety, water fun, and beginning skills are taught through a progressive system.  No glass bottles are allowed in the pool area.

Level 1:Introduction to Water Skills - CHPZ 1000           $75.00
Age 4 or older. Parent must attend parent orientation on first day of class. This American Red Cross course introduces the child to water safety rules using American Red Cross Raffy Learns To Swim handouts. Other skills include enter/exit water safely; submerge mouth, nose, and eyes; exhale underwater through mouth and nose; open eyes underwater; pick up submerged object, float on front and back and rolling over; explore arm and hand movements; use a life jacket;  treading water;  swimming  on front and back with coordinated arm and leg movement to side of pool. Emphasis placed on teaching the skills through fun activities. For younger or shorter children, caregivers age 16 or older will be asked to participate in the water with the child part of every class. A skills test will be given at the end of the course to show readiness to move to next level.

Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills - CHPZ 1000           $75.00
Minimum age 7 years. Parent must attend parent orientation meeting the first day of class. This American Red Cross approved course is designed for children. Students will jump and step into water; exit pool using side and ladder; tread using arms and leg motions; move in water while wearing life jacket; submerge; float and glide on front and back; swim on front and back using combined strokes; swim on side. A skill test will be given at the end of the course. Girls need to wear one piece bathing suit.

Level 3:Stroke Development - CHPZ 1000         $75.00
Prerequisites: Level 2 skills. Parent must attend Parent Orientation the first day of class.
Level 3 Stroke Development is an American Red Cross approved course designed to further the skills of the student:  jumping in and treading in deep water; performing survival float; perform the front and back glide and crawl strokes; use rotary breathing; change from horizontal to vertical on back and front; submerge and bob; submerge and retrieve object; dive from kneeling and standing positions;  learn rules for safe diving; learn butterfly kick and body motion; perform a reaching assist;  perform the HELP and Huddle positions; use Check-Call-Care for emergencies. A skill test will be given at the end of the course. Girls need to wear one piece bathing suits.

Level 4:Stroke Improvement - CHPZ 1000         $75.00
Prerequisites: Level 3 skills. Parent must attend Parent Orientation meeting the first day of class.
Level 4 Stroke Improvement is an American Red Cross approved course designed to build confidence in these swimming and water safety skills: treading water using sculling and kicking; front and back crawl, breaststroke; butterfly; elementary backstroke; side swimming with scissors kick;  underwater swimming; perform open turns on front and back with all strokes; use safe diving rules; shallow dive from stride position; feet-first surface dive; perform compact jump from height while wearing life jacket; perform throwing assist; learn care for conscious choking victim. A skill test will be given at the end of the course. Girls need to wear one piece bathing suits.

Level 5:Stroke Refinement - CHPZ 1000            $75.00
Prerequisites: Level 4 skills. Parent must attend parent orientation meeting first day of class.
Level 5 Stroke Refinement course is an American Red Cross approved course designed to refine and coordinate these skills: Treading water with 2 different kicks; front and back crawl and flip turns; sidestroke; elementary backstroke and flip turn; breaststroke; butterfly; standing, pike surface, tuck surface dives; shallow dive/glide and front stroke combination; learn survival swimming and rescue breathing techniques.Stroke perfection and stamina will be increased. A skill test will be given at the end of the course. Girls need to wear one piece bathing suits.

Level 6:Fitness Swimmer - CHPZ 1000  $75.00
Prerequisites: Level 5 skills. Parent must attend parent orientation meeting first day of class.
Level 6 Fitness Swimmer is an American Red Cross approved course designed  to refine strokes for efficiency, power, endurance and smoothness over greater distances. All swimming strokes and 7 swimming turns will be practiced and refined. Participants will use pace clock, pull buoy, fins, and paddles. Other topics to be learned and practiced: fitness swimming etiquette, principles of setting up fitness program, training techniques, calculation of heart rate, principles of water exercise, and checking heart rate. A skill test will be given at the end of the course. Girls need to wear one piece bathing suits.

Level 6B: Lifeguard Readiness - CHPZ 1000      $75.00
Prerequisites: Level 5 skills. Parent must attend parent orientation meeting first day of class.
Level 6B Lifeguard Readiness course is an American Red Cross approved course designed to prepare students for Lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor Training courses. Endurance in front, back crawl, breastroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly swimming skills and the 7 swimming turns will be practiced. Three surface dives will be reviewed. The safety, emergency rules and care for conscious choking victim, reaching, throwing assists and rescue breathing will be practiced.  New skills taught include: power treading water; compact jumps with rescue tube; swimming with rescue tubes;  surface dives and retrieval of objects from deep water; swimming on back holding object; assisting with equipment; beach drag; victim hip and shoulder support; head splint; using backboard and 2-person removal from water.  A skill test will be given at the end of the course. Girls need to wear one piece bathing suits.

Level 6C: Personal Water Safety - CHPZ 1000  $75.00
Prerequisite Level 5 swim skills. Parent must attend orientation meeting the first day of class.
Personal Water Safety, an  American Red Cross approved course, is designed  to teach swimming and open water survival skills. All ARC swimming strokes and turns will be practiced. Participants will review 3 surface dives, the HELP and huddle positions, treading water kicks only, object retrieval from deep water, survival float, back float for 5 minutes, survival swimming, self-rescue techniques while clothed; basic safety rules for open water; basic safety rules for boating. Participants need to bring long pants and long-sleeved shirt in addition to swim suit underneath clothes.

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