Keep a few things in mind and water can be a lot of fun.

Never swim alone. Always swim with a friend or family member that can help you in an emergency.

Always wear a life vest or flotation device whenever you ride in a boat or ride a paddle board or when you swim in lakes, rivers, and streams – it could save your life.

Make sure you know how deep and how cold the water is before jumping in. Really Deep or really cold water can cause problems for all swimmers.

Never swim in canals - the sides are muddy - slippery and make it difficult to get out of the water

Healthy Kids are no accident – keep yourself safe in the water. Never swim alone. Always wear a flotation device. And Don’t go in too deep for your ability.