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As a camp counselor or youth worker, you have an incredible opportunity to help kids grow, explore, and enjoy the summer, especially around the water. However, if you’re a camp counselor or youth worker near a lake, river, water park, or pool, you also have a great responsibility: keeping kids

Summer’s almost here! Bring on the sunshine, splashy pool days, and lazy afternoons on the lake! Whether you’re cannonballing into the deep end or cruising on a boat with your crew, water fun is one of the best parts of the season. But here’s the thing: while you’re making memories

It’s easy to think of drowning as something that mostly happens to young children who haven’t learned to swim yet. But the shocking truth is teenagers are also at high risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury

When you leave your child with a babysitter or caregiver, you trust them to keep your child safe. While you may share a list of important information with them to ensure your child’s safety, including house rules and emergency procedures, it may not occur to you to specifically talk with

Preventing Drowning in Older Adults Staying active and enjoying water-related activities like swimming, boating, or bathing can provide significant physical and mental health benefits as people age. But enjoying these pleasures as years go on requires caution. While drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages one to

Drowning is often associated with summer activities, but the risk persists throughout the year, particularly in winter. Factors like cold water shock, unpredictable weather, and recreational activities on frozen water bodies can increase the likelihood of winter drownings. Understanding these risk factors for drowning is crucial for improving awareness and