Information for Parents and Caregivers in Arkansas
Learn how to keep yourself and your family safe around beaches, rivers, lakes, pools, and more. Here, you will find resources that teach you and your loved ones how to have fun in the water while staying safe.
Presented by ArkansasIDEAS, a partnership between Arkansas PBS and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Water Safety Videos
Learn how to keep yourself and your family safe around water environments like beaches, rivers, lakes, and pools.
Swimming Lessons and Life Jackets Save Lives!
Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons can save your child's life! They are often offered at city pools, the YMCA, universities, some hospitals and gyms, and other local businesses. Ask your child's school where to find swimming lessons in your area!
Life Jackets
Wearing a life jacket when around natural bodies of water is an important part of water safety. But do you know how to choose which life jacket is needed, and how to make sure they fit? Check out these resources to learn more!
Parent & Caregiver Resources
Keep yourself and others safe by becoming water competent!
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Classes - In Person & Online
- Swim Classes & Lessons | American Red Cross
- Swim App for Parents & Kids (Apple) / (Android) | American Red Cross
- CPR | American Red Cross
- Boater Education | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
- Low to No Cost Scholarships | Every Child a Swimmer
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Choosing the Right Life Jacket
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Safety in Different Water Settings
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Other Water Safety Information
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Resources to Share with Kids
