Guard Up
Lifeguards do this to watch swimmers and keep everyone safe
Watching the pool
This cold treat on a stick is popular at pools
Popsicle
This is not allowed on the pool deck because you might slip
Running
This weather sound means you need to get out of the pool
Thunder
This is when you stay in one spot and keep yourself above water
Treading water
Lifeguards use this loud tool to get people's attention quickly
Whistle
You put this on your skin to avoid getting sunburned
Sunscreen
This head-first move is NOT allowed in shallow water
Diving
This type of weather makes the pool deck slippery
Rain
This stroke is done on your back
If someone looks like they are struggling in the water, this is the first thing you do
Get help (or call for help)
This season is known for hot weather and swimming
Summer
This includes pushing or roughhousing in the pool
Horseplay
This bright light in the sky during storms is dangerous near water
Lightning
This common stroke is also called freestyle
Front crawl
This piece of equipment lifeguards carry helps them float and rescure swimmers
Rescue tube
Drinking this is important to stay hydrated in the heat
Water
These break easily and are not allowed near pools
Glass
This can happen if your body gets too hot from the sun
Heat exhaustion
This stroke uses a frog-like kick and your arms move together in front
Breastsroke
Lifeguards must always stay focused so they can do this quickly if needed
Respond to an emergency
This can happen if you stay in the sun too long without water and rest
Heat exhaustion (heat stroke)
Whistle (Lifeguard warning)
You should wait this long after a storm before swimming again for safety
30 minutes
This harder stroke uses a dolphin kick and both arms move at the same time out of the water
Butterfly