CSLSA chapters and agencies provide the public with educational opportunities to learn beach and water safety through their junior lifeguard program, public relation endeavors, promotional materials, collaboration with schools, museums and health agencies, guest speaking engagements, and on-the-job-teaching to millions of ocean, lake and pool visitors. The CSLSA believes that educating the general public is the key to preventing injuries and incidents at our public beaches and pools.
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CSLSA encourages cities, parents, and agencies to utilize the Beach & Water Safety section of this website. It contains valuable information for educating the general public. A Friends of the Redwoods grant and a National Sea Grant have combined to fund the production of over 1500 USLA/NOAA rip current and beach signs. To download and/or print these materials, go to USLA's sign and brochure webpage.. A beach safety activity book geared for children 7-11 is also available. In collaboration with Hoag Hospital, the CSLSA has contributed content, logo, mission statement, junior lifeguard information and website address. One of the winning posters in the Junior Lifeguard summer contest was included. To download the Activity book, a Coloring Book and a Beach Injuries booklet, CLICK HERE
to go to United States Lifesaving Association Teacher Education page. Each year, the CSLSA Public Education committee distributes "Be Safe, Be Seen" posters and Junior Guard book covers to all chapters and agencies.
One method of informing the public of beach and water safety is through the use of community television. Cable companies are typically under contract with local governments to provide free Public Service announcements. Any agency interested in learning the application process, please contact our Public Education Committee Chairperson at education@cslsa.org.
CSLSA CHAPTERS ONLY!
CLICK HERE to reserve the Rip Current Banner. Please include your chapter name, reservation date and phone number.
The rip current banner is a great public education tool! |
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CSLSA CHAPTERS ONLY! CLICK HERE to reserve the Public Education Display Booth. Please include your chapter name, reservation date and phone number.
The refurbishing of the display booth has been completed.
Each year, as summer begins, the United States Lifesaving Association sponsors National Beach Safety Week in an effort to remind beachgoers to use caution in the aquatic environment. The week begins the Monday before Memorial Day (which is the last Monday in May) and ends seven (7) days later on Memorial Day. For more information and sample proclamations, CLICK HERE to visit USLA's National Beach Safety Week webpage.
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Project Wipeout - free, downloadable educational materials promoting beach safety and spinal cord injury prevention
For Kids - Interactive educational games and quizzes on water safety
Free brochure and sign - (downloadable) on rip currents
Beach and Water Safety information - (Spinal injuries, safety tips, and rip currents)
For further information, contact our Public Education committee chair.
