Online first aid and water safety sessions & activities now available

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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