Phoenix Children's leads the charge to prevent child drownings
Water Safety Day 2008
The Valley's kickoff to the 2008 swimming season is just around the corner, and Phoenix Children's Hospital is at the center of the effort with Valley Toyota Dealer's Water Safety Day, also presented by SRP Safety Connection.
More than 1,200 first-grade students throughout the Valley attend the event as part of a seven-week learning process, which includes a water safety curriculum in the classroom. (see below)
Students participating in this one-of-a-kind celebration of water safety enjoy an abundance of activities, including:
- Live pool safety shows
- Special Build-A-Reminder workshops with La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries
- A singing firefighter show, clown safety show, and Kid Zone carnival area
- A unified display of valley-wide public safety support in the form of fire trucks, helicopters, and ambulances from all over Maricopa County
Water Safety Day is Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at South Mountain Community College, 7050 S. 24th Street, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Water Watchers
Phoenix Children's Water Watchers program is recognized throughout the United States. The program emphasizes the ABC's of Water Safety: adult supervision, barriers (fences), and classes (such as CPR and swimming lessons at the appropriate age).
Volunteer
Help us make a difference by volunteering at the event. More than 300 positions are available, with flexible schedule options throughout the day.
More information
You can help prevent child drownings. Check your pool fence and yard to ensure that children cannot get into the pool area without an adult present.
Check out the Water Watchers school curriculum used by the children. Download the PDF.
Contact us
For more information about water safety, the event, or the curriculum program, contact Tiffaney Isaacson at tisaacson@phoenixchildrens.com or (480) 292-8774.
