Advice and Safety tips
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This resource gives advice like:
Limiting your time in the sun, especially between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun’s rays are most intense.
Reapply at least every two hours. Apply more often if you’re swimming or sweating.
No sunscreen completely blocks UV radiation. So other protections are needed, such as protective clothing, sunglasses, and staying in the shade.
No sunscreen is waterproof. Check your sunscreen for information about its water resistance and reapplication instructions.
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This resource gives advice like:
Infant/Preschool swimmers (20-30min): ≥ 89.6°F
Ages 6-15 (30-45min): ≥ 84.2°F
Ages 11-14(45-60min): ≥ 84.2°F
Ages 15-55 (60-120min): ≥ 84.2°F - 89.6°F
*Intense activity: 78°F - 82°F
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This online course gives access to:
Water safety basics, how to act in an emergency, and more all tailored for children to learn more how to be safer in the water.
Parent Training and Water Safety Courses
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This online course provides basic water safety information and offers guidance for how to get the most out of swim lessons.
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This online course focuses on developing an awareness of the risks of drowning and how to minimize those risks especially for young children. This online course teaches parents and caregivers about the concepts of the circle of drowning prevention water competency and the chain of drowning survival. It also provides guidance for applying water safety to common environments and situations where children are most at risk for drowning.
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This online course focuses on developing an awareness of the risks of drowning and how to minimize those risks, especially for young children.
Ocean and Lake Resources
Summer Calendar
There is so much to look forward to each and every summer. Celebrating, lounging, swimming and enjoying warm evenings can feel like the perfect time to rest and recharge with friends and family. I have listed a few national summer holidays, some being super silly to ones you may already celebrate! Check out the drop downs below and possibly add new holidays to your summer this year!
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June 19th - National Flip Flop Day
June 21st - National Yard Games Day & Summer Solstice
June 25th - National Popsicle Day & National Summer Camp Day
June 27th - Midsummer Day
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July 1st - National Ice Cream Month
July 3rd - National Stay Out of the Sun Day
July 4th - National Hop-A-Park Day & Independence Day
July 7th - Tanabata
July 8th - National Freezer Pop Day
July 10th - Pick Blueberries Day & Teddy Bear Picnic Day
July 11th - National Rainier Cherry Day
July 11th - National Swimming Pool Day
July 15th - National Hot Dog Day
July 22nd - National Hammock Day
July 23rd - National Refreshment Day
July 28th - National Waterpark Day
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August 1st - Sandcastle Day
August 16th - National Roller Coaster Day
August 26th - National Cherry Popsicle Day & National Dog Day
August 31st - Late Summer Bank Holiday (UK)