Water Safety
What is the number 1 way to stay safe in or near the water?
Learn how to swim.
Name three ways to protect yourself from the sun.
Wear a hat.
Wear sunglasses.
Use sunscreen.
Cover up with clothes.
Who is required by PA law to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle?
Anyone under 12 years old.
However, everyone is encouraged to wear a helmet when riding a bike.
What are the risks of tick bites?
Diseases like Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
More teens have their first sexual experience in June, July, or August than during any other season.
What are some ways to protect your sexual health?
Abstinence is the only method that will protect you 100% from pregnancy/STDs.
If you choose to be sexually active, choose a partner you trust.
Use protection: both barriers like condoms and another form of birth control like the pill.
Have routine exams/testing.
TRUE or FALSE:
If you see someone struggling in the water, you should jump in and save them.
FALSE.
Go get help or throw out a life preserver or other object that floats.
TRUE or FALSE:
Suntanned skin is damaged skin.
True!
Any change in the color of your skin after spending time outside—whether sunburn or suntan—shows damage from UV rays.
Over time, too much exposure to UV rays can change how your skin feels, making it peel and dry. It can even cause your skin to age faster than normal, leading to wrinkles and dark patches. Sometimes, it can also cause skin cancer.
Why should you wear a helmet when riding a bike (or other recreational activities involving wheels)?
A helmet can help protect you from a serious brain or head injury. It does not always protect against concussions.
How do ticks get on you?
Ticks don’t jump or fly—you can pick them up on your clothes, skin, or hair just by brushing against a leaf or blade of grass they are sitting on. Once they hitch a ride on you, they will look for a place to attach—like on the backs of your knees, your armpits, in your hair (or near your hairline), or behind your ears.
If someone you don't want near you approaches you and/or grabs you, what do you do?
Yell loudly.
Say something like, "Get away from me" or "I don't know you."
Tell your guardian and/or other authorities (like the police).
Is it OK to swim in an outdoor pool or other outdoor body of water when it's raining?
Yes, but you should not swim if there is any thunder or lightening.
Your eyes can get sunburned too, making them red, dry, and painful, with a rough scratchy feeling. Too much sun can cause long-lasting damage to your eyes, including vision problems, making it harder to see.
TRUE or FALSE:
Cyclists don't have to obey traffic signs and signals meant for motor vehicles.
FALSE!
When you ride your bike, obey all traffic signals and signs.
Name three ways to protect yourself from tick bites?
Use insect repellent that contain DEET.
Do a tick check when returning from a hike or playing outdoors.
How often should you reapply sunscreen?
About every two hours.
Who is required to wear a life jacket when boating, jet skiing, water skiing, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, etc. in PA?
Anyone 12 years old or younger or anyone who doesn't know how to swim is required by law to wear a life jacket when boating on any vessel less than 20 feet long.
What are 3 main reactions to hot temperatures and heat waves?
Heat cramps. Severe muscle cramps in the legs (calf or thigh muscles) and stomach. Tightness or spasms of the hands.
Heat exhaustion. Symptoms include pale skin, profuse sweating and nausea. Dizziness, fainting, or weakness can also be signs. Most of these symptoms are caused by dehydration from sweating. A person can progress from heat exhaustion to heatstroke.
Heat stroke. Symptoms include hot, flushed skin with high fever over 105° F (40.5° C). 50% of children with heatstroke do not sweat. Heatstroke can cause confusion, coma or shock. Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency and has a high death rate if not treated promptly.
On what side of the road should you ride your bike?
Ride with traffic on the right side of the road.
What do you do if you get lost while you're on a hike/walk, no one is nearby, and you have no phone service?
Stop: stop, stay calm, and stay where you are.
Think: Consider how you got where you are. Were there any landmarks? Do not move until you have a reason/plan.
Observe: If you are on a trail, stay on it. Use a compass if you have one. As a last resort, follow a drainage ditch or stream downhill; this often leads to a road, but could be dangerous.
Plan: If you are not confident in continuing, stay where you are. If it's nighttime, you're injured, or near exhaustion, stay where you are.
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens and that risk climbs even higher during the summer months.
What are three ways to stay safe on the road?
Wear a seat belt.
Put down your phone.
Limit passengers.
Slow down.
Don't drink and drive (or get into a car with anyone who has been drinking)
Limit nighttime driving.
Turn down the music.
Maintain your car.
Name at least 5 common pool rules.
Walk, don't run.
Look before you jump.
No horseplay.
No breath holding.
Don't dive in shallow water.
Never swim alone.
Etc.
Name five ways to avoid overheating.
Play outside during the cooler parts of the day.
Dress in cool, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
Keep your feet cool (1/4 of all of your body's sweat glands are in your feet!)
Avoid caffeinated, sugary, and/or carbonated drinks.
Take breaks.
Stay hydrated with water!
Which of the following statements are TRUE:
When riding with a friend, ride side-by-side.
Do not wear headphones while cycling.
Use your right arm for all turn signals.
Pass pedestrians and other cyclists on the right.
Loose-fitting clothing is ideal for cycling.
FALSE: When riding with a friend, ride side-by-side.
TRUE: Do not wear headphones while cycling.
FALSE: Use your right arm for all turn signals.
TRUE: Pass pedestrians and other cyclists on the right.
FALSE: Loose-fitting clothing is ideal for cycling.
You want to go for a hike. Name three things you can do to protect yourself.
Bring a friend and/or tell someone where you're going and when you'll be back.
Wear protection against sun and ticks.
Bring water!
Use a map.
Pay attention to the weather.
Use common sense.
What do you do if you're stung by a bee?
What if you're attacked by a swarm of bees?!
If stung by a bee gently scrape the stinger off with a credit card. Do not pinch the stinger and attempt to pull it out; it will inject more venom into your skin. Apply ice to the area; this will slow down the spread of the venom.
If a swarm of bees attacks, cover your face and mouth and run towards a building or shelter to hide. Jumping into a pool is not effective because bees will wait for you to come out and attack again.