Activities
This activity involves riding waves.
Surfing
Large fish known for its sharp teeth and dorsal fin.
Shark
The oldest public beach in America.
Revere Beach - Revere, MA
Opened to the public on July 12, 1896
T or F - I should swim directly against a rip current to escape it.
FALSE.
Rip currents are strong currents that flow out to sea. Swim out of it first, then back to shore.
Pacific island chain known for surfing, hula, and its volcanoes.
Hawai'i
This activity involves two teams, a net, and a ball.
Beach Volleyball
Coastal birds known for their squawking and food thievery.
Seagull
A part of New Hampshire's thirteen miles of coastline that features arcades and shops.
Hampton Beach - Hampton, NH
T or F - It's okay to go over my head even if I'm a poor swimmer. There's people around to help me if I need it.
FALSE.
Never rely on others to save you. Make sure you are comfortable in your abilities before an emergency situation.
Caribbean country known for its pink sand beaches and reggae.
Jamaica
This activity is done in the water. It can cool you off and be good exercise.
Swimming
Crustaceans that walk sideways.
Crabs
Southern Maine beach known for its pier and amusement rides.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
T or F - It's a good idea to listen to a lifeguard if they ask you not to enter the water, even if it looks calm.
TRUE.
Ocean conditions can be deceiving and ocean lifeguards are experts at reading the conditions.
Shaped like a hook southeast of Boston, MA.
Cape Cod
This activity involves sand, water, and a bucket.
Sand castles
Dark colored mollusks found in tidal pools.
Mussels
Beach next to Lynn, MA, on a peninsula of the same name.
Nahant Beach - Nahant, MA
T or F - It is dangerous to bury yourself in the sand.
TRUE.
When the tides come in, the wet sand turns any digging efforts into a sinkhole. The person buried is in danger of drowning.
Islands in North Carolina with a shifting shoreline.
Outer Banks
This activity involves breathing under the water's surface using a tube for air.
Snorkeling
Fish that travel in groups are called a _____ of fish.
school
Beach in Gloucester, MA known for its white sand, cliffside mansions, and Salt Island just off the coast.
Good Harbor Beach - Gloucester, MA
T or F - Red flags indicate hazardous conditions like rip currents and high surf.
TRUE.
It is best to stay out of the water when these flags are up.
This state's license plate slogan is "Vacationland."
Maine