During the past decade, the focus has shifted to the importance of learning how to swim - and swimming only in safe places. Upon request of the principal and at the smaller country schools, students as old as 7th and 8th grade continue to receive the program. At all grade levels, the program lays the foundation for IID's psychological fence. The following is a brief overview of topics covered at each grade level and some of the audio-visual aids and handouts typically used. Scheduling and Staffing School visits are scheduled during May and June, after standardized testing is completed but before the end of school and the beginning of the summer swimming season.
Scheduling is followed up with personal phone calls and reminder letters.
Committee members also attended city council and Imperial County Board of Supervisors meetings and garnered editorial support for the project. Because of its overwhelming success, the fund-raising effort is ongoing.