Swim Strong Foundation - Know before you go

Drowning Prevention Know before you go swim strong foundation
The GWSDPRC is a supporter of the Swim Strong Foundation and the Know Before you go learning package. You can check out www.SwimStrongFoundation.org
 
Know Before You Go! is an essential water safety education series tailored to a variety of age groups and group sizes that can be delivered in person, remotely, or in a hybrid fashion with the help of digital platforms like Google Classroom and Zoom. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtR8Oznna6qMgpY2MSg5Yhg

This series focuses on the life-threatening risks associated with different bodies of water, from inside our homes to lakes, rivers, and the ocean. Whether you know a lot about water safety or very little, you will be challenged to think about water in a very different way.  Our goal is to give you the knowledge to make decisions that will keep you safe in, on and around water.

Topics Covered:

  • Drowning Facts and Statistics
  • Foundational Water Safety Tips
  • Natural Elements of Different Bodies of Water: Pools, Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and the Ocean
  • Dangers of Rip Currents: What Causes Them, How to Identify Them, and How to Navigate Them Safely
  • Safety at Water Parks and While Boating
  • Seasonal Dangers of Tropical Storms, Hurricanes, Ice, and Flooding

Educational Videos Available for Families/Individuals:

Know Before You Go!™, Water Safety For All is a 43-minute video intended for individuals and families. This includes resources to lead parents in a “deeper dive” into each topic. There are additional resources to help parents explain these concepts to younger children ages 3–7 and can be adapted for students with special needs.  Price $39.99   www.SwimStrongFoundation.org/product/kbyg/