Drowning Prevention for Educators

April Pools Day and Summer Splash-tacular

• April Pools Day Planning and Promotion
  Press releases, event planning ideas and promotion suggestions for organizing your indoor facility's April Pool's Day.
• Summer Splash-tacular Planning and Promotion
  Press releases, event planning ideas and promotion suggestions for organizing you outdoor water facility's Summer Splash-tacular.
• Activities to Promote Water Safety (PDF)
• Activity Suggestions for Kids (PDF)
• Coalition Best Practices (PDF)
• Event Resources (PDF)
• Potential Community Partners (PDF)

Life Jacket Loaner Program Materials

Life jacket loaner programs provide opportunities for families and friends to borrow life jackets at boating ramps, bathing beaches and other locations. Find out more information about life jacket loaner programs in Washington state and how to develop a life jacket loaner program:

Washington state life jacket loaner programs

• Washington State Life Jacket Loaner Program Locations (PDF)
• Washington State Life Jacket Loaner Program Locations (Google map)
• Washington State Life Jacket Loaner Program Guide (PDF)
  Describes how to set up a life vest loan program and includes record keeping, liability, release and tracking forms.
• Washington State Life Jacket Loaner Board Horizontal Sign (PDF)
  Available for approximately $100 per board, no shipping. Must be governmental or non-profit. Can add logos. Contact:
  Ann Adams, Supervisor
  WSP Correctional Industries Sign Shop
  1313 N 13th Ave.
  Walla Walla, WA 99362
  509-526-6498 (telephone), 509-526-6509 (fax)
• Washington State Life Jacket Loaner Board Vertical Sign (PDF)
• Auburn Family Gives Away Life Jackets 
• Life Jacket Loans at Wildcat Cove a Living Memorial for Two Sons Lost at Sea 
• Local Mom on Mission to Keep People Safe on and in the Water 
• Scout's Deed a Real Life Saver – Marysville Boy's Kiosk Holds Jackets 

How to build a life jacket loaner board

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Life Jacket Loaner Program (PDF)
• Life Jacket Loaner Station Construction Diagrams – Kids Don't Float (PDF)
• Kids Don't Float – Canada Life Jacket Loaner Program (PDF)

How to select life jackets

• Types of Life Jackets 
• How to Choose and Use the Right Life Jacket 
• Wear It Right: Choosing and Fitting a Life Jacket 

Funding resources

• Boat US Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program Grants 

Other resources

• Safe Kids Life Jacket Loan Program (PDF)
• Kids Don't Float – Alaska Life Jacket Loaner Program 
• Alaska Kids Don't Float (PDF)
• Kids Don't Float Alaska Schools Program (PDF)

Teen Drowning Prevention Guides

• Life Vest Fashion Show Guide (PDF)
  Provides "how to's" on having a life vest fashion show.
• Stay on Top of The Water Guide (PDF)
  A five-part water safety decision-making guide designed for middle school–age children.

La Salvavidas Water Safety Fotonovela

A water safety story using photographs and dialogue in a comic-book style.

In English and Spanish, for teens and adults. 24 pages.

To order, phone Children's Resource Line at 206-987-2500 or 866-987-2500 in Washington, Alaska, Montana or Idaho and select option #4.

Water Safety Signs

For posting at public campgrounds, boat ramps, marinas, and other public water access sites. English and Spanish layout signs versions for raising awareness about water safety and drowning prevention.

• Life vest sign 1 – English (PDF)
• Life vest sign 2 – English and Spanish (PDF)

Water Safety Display Ideas

• Display Ideas Page
  Tips for setting up drowning prevention displays at health and safety fairs.