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SCUBA Certification and FREE Discover SCUBA class!
Discover SCUBA All members, their families (ages 10 & up) and employees can take the free introductory class. Annapolis Scuba brings all the equipment and instructors for a class that lasts about 30 minutes. It’s a chance to try scuba. These sessions will be held the first and third weekends of each month.
SCUBA Certification: Members and employees get a 30% discount. Regular price is $575, Big V price is $395. That includes all the equipment and course materials. Courses held on the first and third weekend each month. Members should contact Annapolis Scuba directly at 410-266-8327 or scubainfo@annapolisscuba.com

CHILDREN’S GROUP LESSONS

There are no classes on March 20 - 24th and May 26th.

You may join classes that are underway if space is available. Register in person for pro-rated fee.

SEE ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (Using Links Below) TO SEE CLASS DATES, TIMES AND AVAILABILITY

REFUND POLICY: AFTER ENROLLMENT THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. CANCELLATIONS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE FIRST CLASS WILL RECEIVE A CREDIT FOR FUTURE BIG VANILLA PROGRAMMING

Children’s Regular Swimming Lessons

Swim Classes: $60 for aquatic members / $75 for non-members
4-Week Sessions: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday - Starts March 17 and April 21.
8-Week Sessions: Friday or Saturday - Starts April 18.
No Classes Dec. 24 through Jan. 3, Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 20, 21, and 24. You may join classes that are underway if space is available. Register in person for pro-rated fee.

Children's Summer Swimming Lessons Five straight days of 30 minute lessons lets your child master new skills quickly! Beginners will learn basic water safety and pre-swimming skills like breath control, flotation, a strong kick and correct arm motions. We will divide the students into Advanced and Beginning students and then further divide the groups according to skill level during class. Low swimmer: instructor ratio helps swimmers advance quickly at their own pace. Fee: 5 lessons - Monday through Friday - $50 ($45 for Big Vanilla Summer Campers) Weeks: 6/16, 6/23, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4. Beginner Swimmers Prerequisite: Swimmer cannot yet float freely on front and back Beginning swimmers range from the complete non-swimmer who needs to work on water comfort to swimmers that are close to the Advanced Swimmer levels. Focus is on water safety skills and comfort in the water. Buoyancy and kicking, breath control and finally arm movements help swimmers learn the building blocks they need to progress. REGISTER ONLINE NOW! Advanced Swimmers Prerequisite: Swimmer can float freely on front and back Advanced Swimmers range from swimmers who have just mastered floating front and back to swimmers who are ready to learn breast stroke and butterfly. We’ll assess the children and divide them up by ability. REGISTER ONLINE NOW!

Parent & Me Swim

Children learn to be comfortable in the water through music, dance and games. Parent will help child blow bubbles, put face in water, jump in and begin to learn to float. Class is 30 minutes long.
Ages: 6 - 30 months
Spring/Winter Fees: Members $60/Non-Members $75
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Level 1

Prereq: comfortable in water without parent
Swimmers will work on building water safety skills and comfort in the water. They will blow bubbles, put face in water, kick, jump in and begin to learn to bob and float. Class is 30 minutes long.
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Level 2

Prereq: able to submerge head and open eyes underwater
Swimmers will work on floating, and combining arm and leg motions to swim unassisted for 15 feet on front and back. There is a focus on water safety skills like bobbing and treading water. Class is 30 minutes long.
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Level 3

Prereq: can float front & back without support
Swimmers will learn to jump into the water, swim front crawl and backstroke for 15 yards, tread water and float for 30 seconds. Class is 30 minutes long.
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Level 4

Prereq: Front and back crawl for 15 yards
Swimmers will become comfortable in deep water. They will work on front crawl, back crawl, and treading water. The emphasis is on good body position and stroke mechanics. Class is 50 minutes long.
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Level 5

Prereq: front crawl with rotary breathing, backstroke kick, comfortable in deep water
Swimmers will improve front crawl and backstroke and fundamentals for breast stroke and butterfly. They will learn a basic racing dive. A Level 5 graduate is ready to try out for our Big Vanilla Swim Team. Class is 50 minutes long.
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KIDS FITNESS/ AQUATICS COMBO CLASSES

These classes are offered through our Kids Department. Please contact Nancy Barbieri, our Kids Director, for more information.

Junior Gym and Swim

30 minutes of climbing, exploring while working on coordination, flexibility, strength and cardio conditioning. Then 30 minutes of splash time and cardio in the pool. Classes begin in the Kids Fitness Center; participants must be dressed in swim suits.
Maximum Number of Participants: 12
Ages: 7-12 years
Primary Activity Room: Big V Kids Fitness Center and Pool
Dates & Times: Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. or Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Fall Fees: Members $115/Non-Members $180
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Winter/Spring Fees: Members $144/Non-Members $224
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Climb and Splash

30 minutes of learning rolling, pre-cartwheels, simple vaults, locomotion skills in different directions, swinging, balancing, and weight transfer on and off our specialized equipment. Then 30 minutes of splash time in the pool. Classes begin in the Kids Fitness Center; participants must be dressed in swim suits.
Maximum Number of Participants: 10
Ages: 7-13 years (must pass deep water test)
Primary Activity Room: Big V Kids Fitness Center and Wading Pool
Dates & Times: Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Winter/Spring Fees: Members $6 / Non-members $8 per class
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ADULT WATER FITNESS CLASSES

Member prices are for all Big Vanilla members. Classes subject to change without notice. Lost punch passes cannot be replaced. Many of the classes will accommodate a variety of fitness levels. Contact the Aquatics Director for more information.

Aquatic Class Rates

Children’s Group Lessons and Big Vanilla Swim Team require registration. They have their own rate schedule and class session dates. The rest of the programs offered by the Big Vanilla Aquatics Department are ongoing classes you can drop-in and enjoy.
Single Class: $6 members / $8 non-members
10 class punch card: $50 members / $70 non-members
20 class punch card: $100 members / $140 non-members
Fee Classes: Classes that do not have $ symbol are free for Big Vanilla Pool eligible members. Classes that have the $ symbol are fee classes. Big Vanilla members and non-members are welcome to join any of our classes for the non-member rate. PUNCH CARDS ARE FOR CLASSES ONLY - NOT FOR LAP SWIMMING OR FAMILY SWIM. Punch cards are transferable but there are no refunds. Punch Cards may be shared. Drop-In and punch cards must be purchased at the Big Vanilla Front Desk before class.

Water Sports Jam
is cancelled for the summer and will resume in the fall

JOIN OUR WATER SPORTS JAM EMAIL LIST TO BE NOTIFIED OF CLASS CHANGES!

ADULT LESSONS AND GROUPS

Adult Swim 101 $

Ages: 13 years and older
This class is for the adult who would like to learn to swim. An experienced instructor will help you become comfortable in the water. You will learn to float, to breathe properly, to kick and to coordinate arm motions. Learning to swim is a critical life skill, and this class is a great way to get there.
Dates & Times: Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
THIS CLASS IS ONGOING. MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO DROP IN.
Fees: Drop-In $6 Members / $8 non-members. Use our Water Fitness Punch Pass for convenience and savings

Tri Swim I - Great for Beginning Lap Swimmers $

Ages: 13 years and older
Prereq: Participants should be able to swim 25 yards of front crawl (freestyle) without stopping
You can swim, but you need some help becoming a lap swimmer? This is a great place to start. Learn the basics of lap swimming, including proper stroke technique in freestyle and some backstroke. Swimming is a great exercise that you can do for a lifetime. You will be surprised how quickly you progress.
Dates & Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 - 6:45 a.m., Thursdays 6:00 p.m., Saturdays 8:00 a.m.
THIS CLASS IS ONGOING. MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO DROP IN. AQUATICS MEMBERS ARE FREE.

Tri Swim II $

Ages: 13 years and older
Prereq: Participants should be able to swim 100 yards of front crawl (freestyle) without stopping
Swim one mile per day with professionally developed workouts and reserved lanes. A USA Swimming Coach gives you tips to make your strokes better and helps you work toward your goals. This class accommodates a variety of fitness and experience levels.
Dates & Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 - 6:45 a.m., Thursdays 6:00 p.m., Saturdays 8:00 a.m.
THIS CLASS IS ONGOING. MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO DROP IN. AQUATICS MEMBERS ARE FREE.

Masters Workout

Ages: 19 years and older Adult swimmers receive professional coaching to improve endurance and speed in all four competitive strokes. Structured workouts will challenge a variety of skill levels. Participants should be able to complete 25 yards of crawl (freestyle) without stopping.
Dates & Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
THIS CLASS IS ONGOING. MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO DROP IN.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Our instructors and coaches are available for private lessons. You can pick your favorite instructor or we can help you find one. You arrange the time and number of sessions with your instructor. You can share the half-hour with a small group (max: 4 participants) Private instruction is $30 per half-hour. Contact the Aquatics Department or your favorite instructor to get started.