May is water safety
Challenge MONTH
Presented by City of Dallas Aquatics in conjunction with the
Dallas ISD Health and Physical Education Department
Water Safety Challenge
International Water Safety Day is observed annually on the third Saturday in May. This day is dedicated to educating parents and children about water safety.
International Water Safety Day is observed annually on the third Saturday in May. This day is dedicated to educating parents and children about water safety.
Before Memorial Day Weekend and the start of summer, it is an opportunity for families to learn the importance and benefits of learning to swim.
Before Memorial Day Weekend and the start of summer, it is an opportunity for families to learn the importance and benefits of learning to swim.
Dallas ISD Elementary School students and their families are encouraged to participate in this program so that they can ENJOY themselves safely, in and around the water this summer.
Dallas ISD Elementary School students and their families are encouraged to participate in this program so that they can ENJOY themselves safely, in and around the water this summer.
The challenge consists of 5 different activities, each one focused on a different water safety topic.
The challenge consists of 5 different activities, each one focused on a different water safety topic.
Join Coach Carrie as she leads you through each water safety lesson, complete the challenge at the end of each video, and submit your results to info@dallasaquatics.org or on our Facebook Page. Everyone who completes the challenge and submits their results by the end of May will receive a Dallas Aquatics swag bag.
Join Coach Carrie as she leads you through each water safety lesson, complete the challenge at the end of each video, and submit your results to info@dallasaquatics.org or on our Facebook Page. Everyone who completes the challenge and submits their results by the end of May will receive a Dallas Aquatics swag bag.
There are 5 lessons that cover specific safety topics. Each topic is presented as a rhyme that will help students remember the water safety rule being taught. Click on the titles below to access the lesson/video:
There are 5 lessons that cover specific safety topics. Each topic is presented as a rhyme that will help students remember the water safety rule being taught. Click on the titles below to access the lesson/video:
The American Red Cross Longfellow’s WHALE Tales lessons teach children about water safety in different environments, such as pools, waterparks, oceans, lakes and rivers. It teaches them about water hazards around the home and neighborhood and covers sun safety, boating safety and much more.
The American Red Cross Longfellow’s WHALE Tales lessons teach children about water safety in different environments, such as pools, waterparks, oceans, lakes and rivers. It teaches them about water hazards around the home and neighborhood and covers sun safety, boating safety and much more.
for more information on the Water safety challenge visit
for more information on the Water safety challenge visit