There may be some differences this swimming season - and please follow local distancing guidelines and rules when it comes to public water - but skills in water safety and first aid stay the same.
With that in mind, we are providing a series of online water safety sessions, Red Cross First Aid and Water Safety Tips for Families, to help keep your first aid skills strong this season.
Families are invited to join Canadian Red Cross volunteers for virtual, interactive, game-based learning sessions, highlighting the importance of first aid and water safety knowledge.
Select a topic below to register for an online session:
| Wednesday, August 5 |
1p.m. EST |
Lifejackets and other buoyant vests - are they safe? What you should know about staying safe, in, on and around the water |
| Friday, August 7 |
4p.m. EST |
First Aid Fridays! Prevention of choking - know the danger |
| Monday, August 10 |
1p.m. EST |
Summer Fun around the water - how to enjoy spray parks, wading pools in your community |
| Wednesday, August 12 |
1p.m. EST |
Backyard Pool Safety! Know the rules |
| Friday, August 14 |
1p.m. EST |
First Aid Fridays! A choking demo for you and your family |
| Monday, August 17 |
2p.m. EST |
Next Steps - you can be a Water Safety Instructor or a Lifeguard! |
| Wednesday, August 19 |
4p.m. EST |
Water Safety Reminders from Buckles! |
| Friday, August 21 |
2p.m. EST |
First Aid Fridays! A CPR demo for you and your family |
| Monday, August 24 |
1p.m. EST |
Stop! Ask! Go Slow! A slogan for all ages! |
| Wednesday, August 26 |
1 p.m. EST |
Next Steps - you can be a Water Safety Instructor or a Lifeguard! |
| Friday, August 28 |
12 p.m. EST |
First Aid Fridays! Debunking First Aid Myths |
Check out these fun activities to do with kids to help learn water safety skills; click on the activity to open:
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