10 Water Activity Safety Tips

 Summer is Here and now is the time for many fun outdoor water activities! Always remember: Safety comes first. Explain these safety tips to your child and review them before going into the water for the day!

•  Always protect your skin from overexposure to the sun by wearing SPF.
• Stay Hydrated! The heat and sun will dehydrate the body quickly.
• Never swim or play in water during a storm or lightning.
• At the water park, be aware of the height and safety requirements for all rides.
• Wear a life jacket when boating.
• To avoid slipping, always walk and never run when playing near water.

• Make sure kids wear foot protection; even in the water, they should wear aqua socks or water shoes.
• Watch out for weeds and grass that could entangle a leg or arm when swimming in a Lake.
• Most boating accidents, particularly among teenagers, are related to alcohol. When you and your family are boating, assign a designated driver who won’t drink. Be sure teens know about the dangers of alcohol, on and off the water.

• While swimming at the beach, Teach kids that if they’re caught in a rip current or undertow, they should swim parallel to the shore or should tread water and call for a lifeguard’s help.