At Pool and Beach Parties

With  so many friends and family to catch up with and commotion everywhere, it is easy loose track of the pool or beach area and any kids or teens who might be playing or swimming there.

• Designate one specific adult to keep an eye on the kids and rotate the duty during parties or get-togethers.
• Stop by the KidsCanSwim front desk and pick up a Water Watcher card –  these cards are attached to a lanyard and act as a physical reminder to all adults of who is “on duty”.

Crowded Pools/ Beaches/ Water Parks

When there are tons of people and big crowds, it can be hard to keep your eyes on your children especially at busy pools or at water parks.

• Make sure your children take swimming lessons, even if they “know” how to swim, and always have kids swim with a buddy to keep an eye on each other.
• Make sure you recognize the signs of drowning and know what to do in an emergency.

Unknown Water

Many of us here in Ontario are fortunate enough to spend time canoeing, swimming or fishing in lakes and rivers with friends. We also often avoid the harsh winters by traveling to tropical beaches ending up around unfamiliar water. There can be many different types of hazards like variable depth, big waves or riptides.

• Always know the water that you are going to swim in. Check out the depth, sea life and creatures in your surroundings and never dive into water unless you know the depth.
• Make sure you pay attention to the lifeguard signs and warning notices.
• Teach kids water safety skills to help them become better swimmers!

Backyard Pools

Everyone loves a backyard pool, not only to cool down in the summers but also to enhance the look and appeal of your back yard! Though home pools can be a great for fitness and relaxation, they come with some responsibility.

• If you have a pool in your backyard, install a fence around and keep it locked. Thought you might like the look of an open pool, the number one way to prevent accidents is to prevent unintended access.