Summer Safety

Water Safety

100

True or False: When swimming, it is ok to go alone as long as you leave your parent a note.

False! Never, ever go swimming alone!!!

200

DOUBLE POINTS!!! True or False: It is ok to run near a pool. Explain your answer:

False- you should always walk near a pool because the pavement or deck could be slippery from the water. Running on a slippery service might cause you to fall and injure yourself or someone else.

300

What can keep you safe in water? a. a life jacket or UL listed flotation device b. a life guard c. a friend with a ham sandwich d. a and b

A life jacket, floatation device, or life guard. A person NOT trained as a life guard cannot be depended on to keep you safe.

400

Crunch! You dove in the water without having an adult check it first. No points this round!

Sorry kid!

500

What can you do if you don't know how to swim to have safe fun in the water?

*Use a life jacket or approved flotation device while in the water (not a water toy). *Stay in shallow water where you can touch * Ask your parent to enroll you in swimming lessons- YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD!!!

Outdoor Safety

100

In the summer, we often are outdoors more often in hot weather. What can you do to stay safe? Apply plenty of ________________. When you are tired, take a __________________. Drink lots of ____________.

Use Sunscreen, hats, shade Take breaks Drink lots of water

200

True or False: When walking around the woods or on trails, you should AVOID touching or disrupting plants and animals.

True! Don't touch plants unless you know what they are and have adult permission Don't touch or approach animals/insects without adult permission If you accidentally do touch or get stung/bit, tell an adult right away!

300

True or False: If you get lost in the woods or other outdoor area, you should walk around and scream at the top of your lungs.

False: If you get lost, it is ok to yell for help, but remember to STAY IN ONE PLACE! That way, the adults who are looking for you will have a better chance of finding you.

400

Bonus! Answer this question and go again! If you hear thunder or see lightning, what should you do? a. Stay in the water b. Run out into an open field c. Go inside if you can, or get under a shelter.

C. If you are in water, get out right away. Go inside or under a shelter.

500

If you are at a park and you see someone get hurt, what should you do?

Go get help from a familiar adult

Home Safety

100

True or False: It is ok to tell people when you are going to be home alone.

False! Only discuss being home alone with your parents or other adults you trust.

200

If you are home without an adult and someone rings your doorbell or knocks on your door, what should you do? 

 Do not answer the door or look out the window. You may go to an interior room and call your parent if you are scared or worried.

300

Which of the following is OK to do if you are home without a parent: a. cook b. invite friends over c. build a volcano d. watch tv or play a game

d. or other quiet, safe activity

400

If you have a friend over or are at a friends house and they are doing something that makes you feel uncomfortable, what can you do? 

Tell your friend how you feel; Ask them to Stop;  Get an adult or call an adult;  Go home or ask your friend to go home;

500

True or False- ALL families need an emergency plan in case of a fire. What is your family's emergency plan?

True! Get out- draw a map ahead of time Call 9-1-1 Make sure everyone is accounted for

Vehicle/Bike Safety

100

True or False- you only have to wear a helmet when you ride a bike.

False! You need a helmet when you ride a bike, scooter, skateboard, or other riding toy.

200

True or False- It is ok to ride your bike or scooter in the street, as long as you are wearing a helmet. Bonus- If you get this answer right, go again!

False! Never ride in the streets unless you are with an adult, and daytime only!

300

DOUBLE POINTS! In the summer time, families travel more. What are 3 travel safety rules when riding in the car.

wear seat belts,  do not distract the driver, use a quiet voice

400

SPLAT! You ran across the street without looking both ways. Lose your points. Sorry!

Look both ways before crossing the street, Only cross at crosswalks, walk with an adult

500

Besides wearing a helmet, what are other safety rules when riding your bike?

stay on the sidewalk, let your parents know where you are going, don't talk to strangers, look both ways before crossing the street, use the crosswalk

Odds and Ends

100

BOOM! You played with fireworks without parent supervision. Lose 100 points

ouch!

200

What can you do to stay safe at the beach? 

Stay with your family, wear sunscreen, only swim where there is a lifeguard, always let your parents know when you are going to the water

300

You love swimming and playing at the river.  What can you do to stay safe?

let your parents know, make sure an adult is watching you, don't talk to strangers, wear sunscreen, wear water shoes

400

You found trash, leftover soda bottles, glass containers, and food at the park by a picnic table.  What should you do?

leave it and let a familiar adult know

500

BOOM! What can be dangerous about July 4th? Give the danger and the safety rules!

Fireworks- only use with parent permission AND supervision Heat/Sun- drink plenty of water and use sunscreen People- lots of people, some will be unsafe. Make good choices!